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New Way to Look at Machine Vision Machine Design, November 2008
By Leland Teschler
Advances in neural methods now let vision systems recognize parts and handle situations that once befuddled ordinary techniques.
Starting point for vision success Test & Measurement World, November 2008
By Larry Maloney
If you’re considering machine vision, it’s tempting to get caught up in camera choices, lighting schemes, and setup programs. But you should ignore such thoughts until you have thoroughly analyzed your application.
Longwatch publishes white paper on Video Process Monitoring
- 09/09/08 “Video Process Monitoring” white paper discusses the newest trend in HMI/SCADA: Embedding video into an HMI screen, so operators can actually see what is happening in a process plant, along an assembly line, or in remote areas.
Application Stories
Custom camera speeds sorting of cotton fibers Vision Systems Design, November 2008
Trützschler, a manufacturer of fiber preparation and processing systems for the textile and nonwovens industries, called on Linos develop a custom prism camera to sort cotton.
Machine Vision Guides Van Assembly Assembly, October 2008
Sistemas Automatizacion Procesos in Barcelona, Spain, built an assembly and inspection cell to process structural subassemblies for a new van assembly line using a vision-guided robot with an In-Sight 5100 camera from Cognex attached to the end of its arm. The inspection camera determines the position of each inspection point and then transmits this information to the robot, which adjusts its movements accordingly.
Instrument cluster quality process uses Cognex vision Process & Control Today, November 2008
Cognex’s In-Sight Micro vision system is being used at Visteon Palmela to inspect application of the appliqué, a plastic sheet incorporating the speedo and tacho markings. Each appliqué must be clipped into position with pinpoint precision, otherwise the vibration from driving the car could make the appliqué move.
Cognex hosts free machine vision seminars
- 11/02/08 Half-day event shows how easy it is to set up and deploy vision systems for automated inspection tasks in the automotive, pharmaceutical, food, beverage, and other industries.
Free Machine Vision Seminars
- 08/14/08 October 22, 2008 Abingdon, UK
The courses are free to anyone who is considering introducing new machine vision systems within their company.
Toshiba Teli introduces model CCSFU15CC18 color camera
- 11/23/08 Model CCSFU15CC18, a UXGA resolution (1600 x 1200) color camera, incorporates FireWire-B (IEEE-1394.b) technology for image signal output rates of 800 Mbps.
Precise Automation signs Cross Automation as distributor
- 11/03/08 Cross Automation will sell and support Precise Automation's controller products in Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, Tennessee and Virginia.
Microscan acquires Siemens' Machine Vision Business
- 10/17/08 The acquisition added 60 technology patents and 10 product lines to Microscan’s portfolio. The acquisition was finalized on September 19, 2008.
Honeywell to help protect Woodside's LNG plant
- 11/03/08 Honeywell will protect Woodside’s Pluto onshore liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant with a sophisticated industrial security system.
exiderdome -- A spectacular multimedia traveling expo Multiple Cities Through May 2009
Join Siemens in this exciting, hands-on environment where you will experience and learn more about vital, innovative technologies and strategies from around the world that will transform the way you do business.
Promat January 12 - 15, 2009 Chicago, IL
Show has 700 of the top material handling and logistics providers. The 300,000 square foot show floor will feature manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, assembly, logistics and IT solutions for the supply chain. An Educational Conference will offer industry expertise on the latest supply chain innovations.
ARC's Winning Strategies and Best Practices for Sustainable Manufacturing Forum Orlando, February 2-5, 2009
Sustainable manufacturing is a socially, environmentally, and resource-responsible approach to manufacturing. ARC's Forum defines sustainability in terms that are actionable for a manufacturing business. Learn the strategies, technologies, and practices to address your company’s challenges for sustainability.
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