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Eye Defense
Vision Systems Design, August 2009
By Andrew Wilson
Smart camera vendors are now offering relatively low-cost products that can replace host-based machine-vision systems. Embedding image capture, processing capability, on-board memory, and standard camera interfaces, these autonomous networked smart camera systems dramatically reduce the final cost of machine-vision and image-processing systems.
Security Comes Knocking on Machine Vision’s Door
Machine Vision Online, August 2009
By Winn Hardin
Long distances between cameras and recorders, plus budget limitations, have kept security applications away from machine vision advances. Today, with the emergence of digital IP camera networks, video analytic software and a willingness on the part of machine vision suppliers to alter designs to meet security needs, the security industry is taking renewed interest in machine vision products.
Video Technology Developed In The Water Industry Can Monitor Pipeline Facilities
Pipeline & Gas Journal, July 2009
By Steve Rubin, Longwatch
Video technology makes it possible to install video cameras anywhere along a pipeline, from offshore platforms and wellheads to compressor stations, LNG plants, and distribution points. By using existing communications capabilities and bringing video directly to HMI/SCADA screens, operators can see what is happening at remote facilities, diagnose problems, and minimize the need for personnel site visits.
Accessible Vision
Mechanical Engineering, July 2009
By Jean Thilmany
Improvements in the cost and capability of the machine vision technology has helped spur wider adoption. But another reason is that the technology that drives the systems is becoming more accessible to manufacturing engineers without a programming background.
Infrared Cameras Improve In-Line Quality Control
Machine Design, July 2009
By Jason Styron, FLIR
Like modern visible-light cameras, thermographic cameras can recognize the size, shape, and relative location of target objects using pattern matching. Operators use this data to adjust processes and reject bad parts.
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Video Transmission Using Cellular Gateways
By Greg Santos, Longwatch
By using cellular technology, video can be transmitted from remote sites to HMI/SCADA systems at a relatively low cost. Includes guidelines on cellular services, how to set up a cellular system, and lists of resources.
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IMPACT 8.3 Vision Software Download
IMPACT 8.3 vision software pairs with smart camera technology to provide enhanced usability and inspection capabilities for challenging machine vision applications - in a multitude of new ways. The API (application programming interface) works with the Microsoft ActiveX platform, allowing IMPACT data to be seamlessly embedded in local machine and/or factory control systems.
Free NI Measurement and Automation Catalog
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Optics Calculator
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Vision ROI Calculator
PPT Vision’s Excel-based spreadsheet calculates return on investment for a vision application based on parts per hour, hours per day, number of human inspectors, and other variables.
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Machine Vision Verifies Connector Assembly
Assembly, September 2009
Dial-X Automated Equipment designs and builds automated inspection, assembly and material-handling equipment. The company built an automated connector assembly machine that included 11 PresencePLUS cameras, two spotlights, a backlight and an on-axis light from Banner Engineering.
Vision measures diesel engine injectors
Vision Systems Design, August 2009
Traditionally, injectors are manually inspected by operators, which is not cost effective and is subject to human error. Consequently, an industrial vision system was developed by Vistek (Istanbul, Turkey) for Bosch Sanayi ve Ticaret to automate dimensional measurements with 50-µm precision.
Bright Light
Vision Systems Design, August 2009
By Winn Hardin
The Auto Glass Inspection system, developed by SynergX, uses eight linescan cameras to inspect glass panel edges and surfaces for a variety of defects. One determines the position of the glass as it enters the inspection station, another four cameras with laser line generators and movable targeting optics inspect the edges, and another three cameras with red LED line generators inspect the surface of the glass.
Success through the lens
InTech, August 2009
By Evan Wollak and Brian King
BorgWarner Transmission Systems in Bellwood, Ill., uses vision systems to detect visual defects, define parts for a robotic pickup, confirm unique identification markings, and, most importantly, stop assembly lines when defects are present.
Machine Vision ensures Guangdong Tyco products quality control
Process and Control Today, August 2009
Tyco Guangdong Electronics' high production yield of 1000 of each set of equipment per day at a maximum of 1200 pieces per minute makes on-line product inspection nearly impossible. A Cognex vision system guarantees consistent production.
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Matrox Imaging offers vision software training courses
Fall 2009 machine vision and image processing training will be held at Matrox Imaging’s Montreal headquarters and in Stuttgart, Germany.
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| Company & Organizational News |
Hexagon Metrology acquires Mahr Multisensor
Mahr Multisensor GmbH manufactures vision sensors.
Terry Arden named Chief Executive Officer of LMI Technologies
Arden replaces Len Metcalfe, a founder of LMI Technologies and former CEO.
Longwatch signs Industrial Network Systems as systems integrator
Longwatch signed Industrial Network Systems as its distributor and systems integrator in Illinois, Indiana, Western Kentucky and Eastern Missouri.
Baumer joins Cognex Acquisition Alliance
Partnership will facilitate vision system integration by combining Baumer digital cameras and Cognex vision software.
Microscan and Cogiscan to sell each other's products
The agreement includes a number of different initiatives ranging from joint product development to cross selling of each company’s products.
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Adept Technology to supply robots to solar cell manufacturer in Taiwan
Adept’s Quattro robot and AdeptSight vision system will be the building blocks for the wafer unloading automation cell.
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| Featured Events |
Remote 2009 Conference & Expo
October 29-30, 2009 San Antonio, Texas
Remote 2009 Conference and Expo will focus on the leading advancements for the monitoring and management of distributed equipment and facilities, remote assets, automated process & system controls and device networks.
Vision 2009
November 3-5, 2009 Stuttgart, Germany
The 22nd annual International Trade Fair for Machine Vision and Identification Technologies.
Automation Fair 2009
November 11-12, 2009 Anaheim, California
At this two-day event, attend in-depth technical sessions, workshops, and hands-on labs. Visit more than 100 exhibits and displays. Learn best practices at specialized industry forums.
17th Annual AIA Business Conference
January 20-22, 2010 Orlando, Florida
The AIA Business Conference brings together top executives from the leading machine vision companies, and is co-located with the RIA Robotics Industry Forum and the MCA Business Conference
Hannover Messe Middle East
February 9-11, 2010 Dubai
Deutsche Messe Hannover will be staging CeMAT Middle East, Industrial Automation (IA) Middle East, and Motion, Drive & Automation (MDA) Middle East together.
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