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Simplify Food and Beverage Inspection with Machine Vision
By Mark Lampert, Banner Engineering Vision provides a valuable snapshot of the full Food and Beverage application in process. Thus, it is able to analyze multiple features of interest at once, such as label presence and placement, and hue variations that could mean the difference between a “good” and “bad” product. -
Datalogic acquires Evolution Robotics Retail
Evolution Robotics Retail, a company located in California, has unique expertise in visual pattern recognition technology. -
Laser Scanning Saves $500K
By Laser Design Kimberly-Clark wanted to know: Should it install larger diameter embossing machines when it increased line speed? Shadow casting with a laser image processing said the existing embosser could handle it, saving $500K. -
Robot-mounted sensor monitors adhesive on vehicle glass
BeadMonitor measurement system, developed by Oxford Sensor Technology, uses Micro-Epsilon’s scanCONTROL 2700 non-contact laser profile displacement sensor. -
Edmund Optics Releases Lens Selector iPhone App
The Lens Selector iPhone application helps find the correct imaging lens for a machine vision application. -
ARC Report says Live Video Maximizes Operator Performance
ARC says that adding video to HMI operator stations in automation and process control can play an important role in improving a company’s ergonometrics, while also enhancing safety, security, and regulatory compliance. -
HMI Software and Services Market recovering, says ARC
Biggest growth is predicted in Asia, Latin America and building automation markets. New technical enhancements include 3D and integrated live video on HMIs. -
Cognex to Host Free Vision Technology Seminars
These half-day events will demonstrate how easy it is to set up and deploy vision and industrial-ID systems for automated inspection tasks. -
Metso purchases Viconsys machine vision systems business
The acquired business, comprising around 30 persons, will be affiliated to Metso’s Energy and Environmental Technology Segment as of today. -
Automation.com celebrates 10 years of growth
Since its inception in 2000, Automation.com has grown to become the leading online publisher of automation-related news, information and resources. Each month, the site attracts more than 115,000 automation professionals from around the world. -
Laetus uses video to check pharmaceutical packages
Laetus uses cameras from Allied Vision to check pharmaceutical packaging, from the identification of flawed packaging material to its secure removal from the packaging process. -
ISA publishes Online ISA Directory of Automation
This valuable resource—the top purchasing guide in the automation field—is available to ISA’s members from a link on the ISA homepage. -
Masao Watabe appointed CEO of JAI Japan.
Asia-Pacific sales director Masao “Mac” Watabe has been appointed to the position of CEO for JAI Japan. -
Edmund Optics publishes catalog of Infrared Optics
Catalog includes 300 off-the-shelf lenses, mirrors, windows, filters, polarizers, beamsplitters and prisms specifically designed for mid wave (MWIR) and long wave (LWIR) infrared spectra applications. -
Optimize Machine Vision Inspection Results with Dedicated Lighting
By Brent Evanger, Banner Engineering Many engineers use machine vision equipment in quality control inspection processes. To attain accurate results from these inspections, however, the user must ensure sufficient lighting. -
Sensors Expo & Conference announces program
The Expo hall floor will bring together the largest showcase of sensing technologies and systems for attendees to evaluate and make informed decisions. -
LMI Technologies appoints Marko Torppala director of manufacturing
Torppala has a Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering from Helsinki University of Technology. -
Allied Vision opens office in Singapore
Boon-Keng Teng was hired as Allied Vision Technologies’ Asia-Pacific Sales Manager based in the Singapore office. -
HALCON machine vision software runs on mobile phone
HALCON Embedded runs on the Nokia N900 mobile phone with the Maemo Linux-based operating system. -
ARC says prices are coming down on automation products
One element contributing to the price erosion is that controllers are rapidly becoming an automation commodity in some sectors.