The optoNCDT 1760-1000 long-range laser sensor by Micro-Epsilon also measures at distances of up to 2m with up to 7.5kHz.
Image: Micro-Epsilon Messtechnik GmbH & Co. KG
Image: Micro-Epsilon Messtechnik GmbH & Co. KG
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Image: TeDo Verlag
Image: TeDo Verlag
Absolute Scanners for Large Area Measurements
The Absolute 3D laser scanner AS1-XL by Hexagon is designed for inspecting large surfaces and can be used with both the laser tracker and mobile measuring arms.
Image: Fraunhofer-Institut IPM
Image: Fraunhofer-Institut IPM
Digital Holography in Motion
As part of the joint project ‘Dynamic-holographic measurement method for recording metallic free-form surfaces (HoloMotion)’, Fraunhofer IPM was able to show that digital-holographic measurements are also possible on moving test objects.
Image: FSKZ e. V.
Image: FSKZ e. V.
Adapter for Terahertz Measurements in Extrusion
Foreign objects in the plastic melt are a problem in extrusion.
Image: Dr. Heinrich Schneider Messtechnik GmbH
Image: Dr. Heinrich Schneider Messtechnik GmbH
Automatical Optical Shaft Measuring Machine
Dr. Heinrich Schneider Messtechnik presents the WMX 600 optical shaft measuring machine with the Quick Detect (QD) function.
Image: AT - Automation Technology
Image: AT - Automation Technology
3D Images and Analysis in Minutes
Install the sensor, scan the object, visualize and evaluate measurement data, all of this can be done in just ten minutes with the new MetrologyPackage from AT Automation Technology.
Bild: Werth Messtechnik GmbH
Bild: Werth Messtechnik GmbH
Higher Measuring Volume and Accuracy
By optimizing the components and the software, Werth increases the range of application of the TomoScope S series.
Image: Fuchs Engineering GmbH
Image: Fuchs Engineering GmbH
Robust Control System
Fuchs inspection systems can replace a lack of skilled personnel in manual visual inspection with sophisticated inspection sensor technology.
Image: Advanced Realtime Tracking GmbH
Image: Advanced Realtime Tracking GmbH
Software for Large Tracking Volumes
Advanced Realtime Tracking announced the version 3.2.0. of their tracking software Dtrack3 with new features like improved user guidance – just select the wanted target and assign it – and increased camera scalability which is needed for large tracking volumes or angled rooms, like for example production halls, Motion Capture applications or tracking inside of vehicles.
Image: Vecow Co., Ltd.
Image: Vecow Co., Ltd.
Edge AI Computing System Series
Vecow’s EAC-6000 series is based on the Nvidia Jetson Orin NX featuring a 1024-core Nvidia Ampere architecture GPU with 32 Tensor cores and 8-core Arm Cortex-A78AE CPU.
Image: Allied Vision Technologies GmbH
Image: Allied Vision Technologies GmbH
FPD-Link III and GMSL2 Camera Series
Allied Vision launches two new Alvium camera series with FPD-Link III and GMSL2 interface.
Image: IPF Electronic GmbH
Image: IPF Electronic GmbH
Illuminations with Power-LEDs
iPF Electronic is expanding its range of lighting. There are new ring lights of the ER1Dxxx series, spotlights of the ES46xxx series and especially small spotlights of the ES16xxx series.
Image: Alkeria S.r.l.
Image: Alkeria S.r.l.
Polarization Cameras with FusionView Feature
Alkeria has expanded its polarization cameras series with the Sony Polarsens 5MP CMOS with the Celera One P. Users can choose between the speed of a dual-USB3 interface of Celera P, and the convenience of the single USB3 interface of Celera One P. Since monochrome video format is not suitable to visualize AoLP (Angle of Linear Polarization) and DoLP (Degree of Linear Polarization) information simultaneously, Alkeria developed an advanced feature for the cameras: the FusionView feature.
Image: SphereOptics GmbH
Image: SphereOptics GmbH
Extended-SWIR Hyperspectral Camera
The Model 4455 by Hinalea Imaging (Distributor Spehereoptics) covers an extended SWIR range from 1200 to 2100nm.
Image: Hamamatsu Photonics Deutschland GmbH
Image: Hamamatsu Photonics Deutschland GmbH
CMOS Linear Image Sensor Module
The C16006 of Hamamatsu Photonics Europe is an image sensor module with a built-in CMOS linear image sensor with a Camera Link interface.
Image: Mahr GmbH
Image: Mahr GmbH
Mahr’s Digital Service Platform
With the myMahr portal, Mahr is presenting a digital service platform.
Bild: Roboception GmbH
Bild: Roboception GmbH
Detection of Multiple Load Carriers
The latest firmware release 23.07 of Roboception’s rc_reason software has some new features and improvements like detection of multiple load carriers in a scene, detection of stacked objects in SilhouetteMatch (pilot phase), automated generation of 3D models when uploading .dxf files in SilhouetteMatch and improved network settings.
Bild: Teledyne Flir LLC
Bild: Teledyne Flir LLC
Infrared Pyrometer up to 1,300°C
The Teledyne Flir TG54-2 and TG56-2 IR pyrometers feature a larger measurement temperature range and memory compared to their predecessors.
Image: Sick AG
Image: Sick AG
Expanded 3D Cameras Series
Sick expands its Ruler3000 family with the launch of three compact cameras, as well as an additional mid-range variant.
Image: Nikon Metrology Europe NV
Image: Nikon Metrology Europe NV
Automotive Laser Radar Measuring Cells
The APDIS Intelligent Quality Stations with Nikon’s Laser Radar were developed for the fully automatic inspection of body shells and components.
Image: Micro-Epsilon Messtechnik GmbH & Co. KG
Image: Micro-Epsilon Messtechnik GmbH & Co. KG
True Color Controller with 30kHz
The colorSensor CFO250 by Micro Epsilon is a high-performance controller for precise color detection in industrial measurement tasks.
Image: iniVation AG
Image: iniVation AG
Event-Driven Neuromorphic Vision SoC
Speck is an event-driven neuromorphic vision system-on-chip (SoC), combining the iniVation Dynamic Vision Sensor with SynSense spiking neural network technology.
Image: Adlink Technology Inc.
Image: Adlink Technology Inc.
Pocket GPU Accelerator
With hardware and software compatibility Adlink’s portable GPU accelerator Pocket AI provides plug&play scalability from development to deployment for AI developers, professional graphics users and embedded industrial applications.
Image: Phytec Messtechnik GmbH
Image: Phytec Messtechnik GmbH
Embedded Cameras with Liquid Lenses
Phytec’s embedded vision cameras are now also available with control for Corning Varioptic liquid lenses.
Image: AutoVimation GmbH
Image: AutoVimation GmbH
IP66 Protective Housing for Line Scan Cameras
The protective housings of the new Stingray series by AutoVimation offer all-round protection with a low dead weight for camera types up to 75x75mm cross-section.
Topstory
Why RDMA and TCP for GigEVision are a step backwards
The GigE Vision standard uses a UDP-based protocol called GVSP to facilitate image transfer using Ethernet. As data rates have increased, some manufacturers have encountered difficulty achieving performance using GVSP, particularly when data rates approach 10Gbps or higher. This has led to experimentation with TCP or RDMA protocols to mitigate those difficulties but we see these options converge the GigEVision standard with point-to-point protocols like CXP and USB.
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Bild: InnerEye
Mind-Connected AI
A new technology by InnerEye establishes a direct interface between an expert user and an AI system, which enables a smooth and accurate User-AI knowledge transfer and collaborate decisions.
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Bild: Condense Reality
You-are-there
Imagine being able to stand next to your favorite performer during a once-in-a-lifetime concert – or having reserved seating at the 50-yard line for every game or the chance to “run” beside star players as they charge the goal during a league championship. Now, imagine being able to have these experiences while sitting in your living room, commuting home from a busy day at work, or playing the latest multiplayer game.
Bild: DeGould
Bild: DeGould
Digital Vehicle Passport
DeGoulds range of automated vehicle inspection systems assess the exterior condition of a vehicle. The complete vehicle inspections identify any damage and provide specification checks for OEMs and partners in the finished vehicle logistics chain.
Image: Alysium Tech GmbH
Image: Alysium Tech GmbH
The X Factor
Inexpensive IP core speeds development and implementation of Camera Link HS for camera and frame grabber manufacturers. CLHS is poised to provide significantly expanded capability (50Gbps and beyond) in upcoming releases.
Bild: Cambridge Electronic Industries Ltd
Bild: Cambridge Electronic Industries Ltd
World’s First Qualified CoaXPress-12 Repeater
Available in single, dual and quad formats, the world´s first CXP-12 repeater enables users to double the transmission distance of a signal at 12.5Gbps.
Autonomous Picking
ActiNav is a UR+ application kit that simplifies the integration of autonomous bin picking of parts and accurate placement in machines using UR cobots. It synchronously handles vision processing, collision-free motion planning and autonomous real-time robot control.
Image: Optotune AG
Image: Optotune AG
12mm Liquid Lens for 1.1″ Sensors Solves Challenges in Logistics
Optotune and VS Technology present the first wide-angle liquid lens solution for high resolution 1.1″ sensors. With the ability to focus from 100mm to infinity in 20ms, the new 12mm lens is a very reliable and fast focusing solution for today’s logistics and robotics applications.
Bild: ADLINK Technology GmbH
Bild: ADLINK Technology GmbH
PPE Enforcement with Edge AI Vision
Systems leveraging AI with real-time object detection through image and video analysis can automate personal protective equipment (PPE) policy enforcement.
Figure: Midwest Optical Systems
Figure: Midwest Optical Systems
A simple setup provides backlighting for tight spaces
The Backlight fluoreSheet is used to provide affordable, indirect illumination for machine vision applications. Unlike other technologies, it doesn´t require power input. A backlighting effect is created when an orange Backlight fluoreSheet is coupled with a blue LED light and an Orange Bandpass Filter.
Bild: 3dvisionlabs GmbH
Bild: 3dvisionlabs GmbH
Novel 3D camera with 180° opening angle
The 3D camera technology HemiStereo enables for the first time a hemispherical depth detection. The entire half space in front of the camera is measured three-dimensionally, which corresponds to an opening angle of 180×180° (HxV).
Autonomous Machine Vision as a self-experiment
Visual inspection in parts manufacturing is expensive, complicated and error-prone – this is the general consensus. Inspekto from Heilbronn has made it its business to change this and promises a plug&play system that delivers reliable results in the shortest time and with minimal installation effort. The inVISION has tested this in a self-experiment.
At the Embedded World 2020 the panel discussion 'Embedded Vision everywhere' took place. Users (Stil, CST) and manufacturers (Allied Vision, Congatec, Cubemos, Vision Components) discussed trends and developments and the role of AI. (Image: TeDo Verlag GmbH)
At the Embedded World 2020 the panel discussion 'Embedded Vision everywhere' took place. Users (Stil, CST) and manufacturers (Allied Vision, Congatec, Cubemos, Vision Components) discussed trends and developments and the role of AI. (Image: TeDo Verlag GmbH)
AI and Embedded Vision Trends of Embedded World 2020
Embedded World 2020 was affected by the cancellation of numerous companies due to the coronavirus. Nevertheless, there were numerous interesting new products for embedded vision and AI to be seen at the fair, which are briefly presented in this follow-up report.
The fourth Conference on Hyperspectral Imaging in Industry (chii) will take place on 27 and 28 May 2020 in Graz. (Bild: Perception Park GmbH)
The fourth Conference on Hyperspectral Imaging in Industry (chii) will take place on 27 and 28 May 2020 in Graz. (Bild: Perception Park GmbH)
Hyperspectral imaging is conquering the industry
Hyperspectral-based imaging is establishing itself in ever new industrial fields of application. How does this technology work and where can it be used?
Bild: EMVA European Machine Vision Association
Bild: EMVA European Machine Vision Association
Standardization Initiative Embedded Vision Interface (emVision)
Development of embedded vision technologies is not solely triggered by machine vision players but also by consumer driven application fields such as smart phones. This creates the need to adapt these embedded vision systems to enable industrial solutions to use them. By addressing these needs, hosted by the EMVA a new standardization initiative has been formed.
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(Image: ©Tatiana Shepeleva/stock.adobe.com)
Ethics and Explainability related to Artificial Intelligence
Since today’s artificial intelligence does not develop an awareness of what it learns, AI in principle is completely objective. Therefore the risks of using AI are related to the data and not in the AI itself. The current discussion of AI and ethics aims to prevent artificial intelligence systems from discriminating people.
Product innovations
Bild: Visometry GmbH
Bild: Visometry GmbH
Augmented Inspections
Using a tablet’s camera, visometry’s Twyn software automatically locates, registers and tracks inspection parts.
Bild: TriEye Technologies, LTD.
Bild: TriEye Technologies, LTD.
Low-Cost SWIRCMOS Sensors
TriEye’s Raven CMOS-based SWIR sensor has a resolution of 1,284×960 pixels, a sensor spectrum of 0.4 to 1.6µm and a maximum speed of 120fps (full frame).
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Bild: SILINA
Curved Image Sensors
Silina’s curved image sensors enhance the performance of vision systems by improving image quality (sharpness, light sensitivity, contrast, chromatic aberration) across the entire field of view and enabling system miniaturization.
Bild: Saccade Vision
Bild: Saccade Vision
Ignore Irrelevant Scan Data
Based on the analysis of digital models, Saccade MD by Saccade Vision enables optimized 3D scanning that ignores locations on the samples to be measured that do not have any inspection features.
Area Vibrometry
Polytec’s PSV QTec Scanning Vibrometers enable area-based optical measurement of vibration shapes.
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Bild: ifm electronic gmbh
Smart Perception Platform
The O3R platform by ifm consists of compact camera heads (VGA cameras and time-of-flight sensors) and a smart AI edge device with Nvidia TX2 for the evaluation of the data.