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| Featured Articles |
Computer vision systems get help from board-level systems
Control Engineering, September 2011
By Brad Cobb
PCI Express (PCIe) has multiple gigabits/second of bandwidth and deterministic behavior, well suited for use with a computer vision system frame-grabber.
Camera Vendors Leverage CMOS Imagers
Vision Systems Design, August 2011
By Andrew Wilson
In recent years, CMOS sensors have shown image-quality improvements and manufacturers are leveraging their higher speed, lower power requirements, and greater integration potential in a range of novel cameras and camera systems. |
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Smart Cameras, 3D Vision Drive Automotive Market
Machine Vision On Line, August 2011
By Winn Hardin
Aumotive machine vision applications run the gamut from tracking, inspection and gauging, to vision-guided robotic assembly.
3D Machine Vision In The Electronics Industry
Industrial Automation Asia, August 2011
By Hakan Thorngren, Sick
The electronics industry is one of the largest consumers of machine vision. The largest share of the cameras are being used for precise alignment in order to allow the equipment to handle the micro-metre precision required. Cameras for quality inspection are also integrated in ever increasing quantities.
Choosing between machine vision or sensors
Control Engineering, June 2011
By Mark Sippel
To determine whether discrete or vision sensors will be the most robust and cost-effective way to error proof a parts production, look at the level of complexity in the sensing required.
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| Product Announcements |
 Teledyne DALSA adds Camera Link Interface to Piranha3 Camera
Piranha3 16k CMOS line scan camera can interface with the Camera Link standard serial communication protocol designed for point-to-point automated vision applications.
_thumb.jpg) Cognex adds TestRun to In-Sight Vision Systems
TestRun allows manufacturers to easily and automatically test the vision system and verify that it is functioning correctly.
_thumb.jpg) PPT VISION Announces CM-140GE-UV Camera
This monochrome camera delivers 1392 x 1040-pixel resolution at 16 fps to capture images of UV-sensitive materials, or objects that can only be imaged with ultra-violet light.
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| Application Stories |
More Water Savings Through Automation
Control, September 2011
By Mike Crabtree, Forshock
PLCs from AutomationDirect control pumps and video surveillance cameras at Mission Springs Water District in California.
FLIR T335 speeds up thermal inspections at FIAT factory
Process & Control Today, August 2011
At the FIAT factory in Melfi, Italy, inspections with FLIR thermal imaging cameras play an important part in the predictive maintenance program.
Integrator Sheds Light on Assembly Challenge
Assembly, August 2011
Infinia in Kennewick, WA, makes a solar energy system called the Power Dish. Two vision-guided KR60 six-axis robots from KUKA help build the system. Running in parallel, the robots pick up glass tiles and affix them to the substrate panels.
X-ray Imaging Delivers a Better Cut
Vision Systems Design, July 2011
By Winn Hardin
Automated x-ray-based vision system guides cutting of lamb carcasses to ensure consistency and improve yield.
Vision System Upgrades Tablet Printing Systems
Process & Control Today, July 2011
Ackley Machine switched from a PC and vision system to Cognex In-Sight vision systems which incorporate both camera and image processing in a single enclosure.
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| White Papers |
IR imaging for machine vision and process control
Automation.com, September 2011
By Jason Styron, FLIR
Covers the technology behind infrared as a form of non-visible imaging, including detector technology, camera platforms, software, software analytics, and applications. The purpose of this is to highlight the use of IR technology for conventional machine vision applications.
Eight Tips for Optimal Machine Vision Lighting
By Microscan Systems
Proper lighting is critical to the success of a machine vision application, and should be the first consideration when setting up a system. A well planned lighting solution will result in better system performance and save time, effort, and money in the long run.
Bulk Material Combustion Warning System
By FLIR
FLIR’s Bulk Material Combustion Warning Systems use an infrared camera to generate a thermographic image of the area being monitored. This clearly shows hot spots on a remote video or PC monitor in real time and triggers an alarm. Here’s how these systems can be designed and used.
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| Company & Organizational News |
AIA appoints Robert McCurrach Vision Standards Development Director
McCurrach has over 25 years of experience in the manufacturing sector, with a focus on global engineering management, strategic program and process management.
Embedded Vision Alliance hopes to foster vision in more products
Vision Systems Design, July 2011
A new consortium—the Embedded Vision Alliance (EVA)—hopes to enable the proliferation of embedded vision technology by providing design engineers with information, practical know-how, and industry standards.
Matrox Celebrates Its 35th Anniversary
Established in 1976, Matrox has many years of experience building hardware and software solutions under three divisions: Matrox Graphics, Matrox Imaging, and Matrox Video.
Cognex promotes Robert Willett to CEO
Willett, the company’s President and Chief Operating Officer, has been promoted to Chief Executive Officer.
Machine Vision Market Grew 34% in First Quarter 2011
AIA reported recorded robust sales across almost all major machine vision supplier markets, including cameras, lighting, optics, software, application-specific machine vision systems, and smart cameras.
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| Project News |
Advantech to supply computers to Industrial Video and Control
IVC provides IP-based video solutions by combining high-quality cameras, enclosures, and software for industrial, commercial, and military applications.
Ford invests in structured-light inspection
Vision Systems Design, July 2011
In Europe and North America, Ford has begun a project to install robotic plant laser inspection technology in 17 assembly plants for a planned investment of approximately $100 million. The new laser-based systems will provide a structured-light approach to improving the fit and finish of automobiles.
JAI to supply cameras to PPT VISION
JAI will provide a UV-sensitive camera and a remote-head camera to PPT VISION for its M-Series embedded machine vision line.
IVC to Monitor Savannah River Nuclear Bomb Clean-up
Radiation-tolerant IVC video cameras will monitor operations in the Salt Waste Processing Facility, which is cleaning up liquid waste from nuclear bombs.
Metso to supply vision system to Canfor pulp mills
Metso will supply a PQV system to three Canfor Pulp mills in British Columbia, to replace off-line dirt count analysis systems.
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| Featured Events |
ISA Automation Week 2011
October 17, 2011 - October 20, 2011
Location: Mobile, AL, USA
This world-class conference will cover seven technical tracks in depth and will be designed with information critical to several identified automation and control career paths. ISA Automation Week provides you with the opportunity to get the best unbiased knowledge available to help you in your jobs and your future.
International Conference for Vision Guided Robotics
October 25, 2011 - October 27, 2011
Location: Plymouth, MI, USA
The International Conference for Vision Guided Robotics (ICVGR) focuses on the successful implementation of vision guided robotics for a variety of industries. From proven techniques to new technology advancements, you’ll learn effective ways to address your specific challenges, including reducing costs, improving quality and advancing productivity.
RoboBusiness Leadership Summit
November 2, 2011 - November 3, 2011
Location: Boston, MA, USA
The Premier Executive Conference Business and Technology Conference Serving the Commercial Advancement of Robotics
Automation Fair 2011
November 16, 2011 - November 17, 2011
Location: Chicago, IL, USA
Join us in Chicago as we celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Automation Fair. A great opportunity to explore a wide variety of smart, safe, sustainable manufacturing solutions geared toward improving your business profitability. And, best of all, it's FREE.
AUTOMATION 2011
November 23, 2011 - November 25, 2011
Location: Saint Petersburg, Russia
Saint Petersburg "Automation" exhibition is the largest independent specialized international exhibition on industrial automation and computer technologies in Russia.
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