Teledyne DALSA is pleased to announce that its AxCIS family of high-speed and high-resolution fully integrated line scan imaging modules is now available in color. These easy-to-use Contact Image Sensors (CIS) combine sensors, lenses, and lights all-in-one, offering a lower-cost inspection system for many demanding machine vision applications including battery and print inspection. Powered by…

Teledyne DALSA, a Teledyne Technologies company, is pleased to announce that its Linea Lite 8k Super Resolution camera is now in production. This compact and cost-effective GigE line scan camera delivers 8k resolution images, a performance that normally requires a camera body twice the size. Built for a wide range of machine vision applications, Linea…

The uEye XS from IDS Imaging Development Systems weighs just 12 grams and fits into almost any application with its size of just 26.4 x 23 x 21.7 mm. Thanks to its autofocus and 5 MP CMOS sensor, it delivers consistently sharp images and videos from a distance of just 10 cm — for example…

Vision Research, a manufacturer of digital high-speed imaging systems, announces the release of its Phantom Miro C321 Air high-speed camera for airborne testing applications. This 2-megapixel camera leverages the rugged and field-proven design of the Phantom Miro C321 vehicle crash test camera to meet manned and unmanned airborne testing requirements. Specifically, its high frame rates…

Vision Research, a manufacturer of digital high-speed imaging systems, announces the release of its Phantom Miro C321 Air high-speed camera for airborne testing applications. This 2-megapixel camera leverages the rugged and field-proven design of the Phantom Miro C321 vehicle crash test camera to meet manned and unmanned airborne testing requirements. Specifically, its high frame rates…

Mobile robot technology is moving fast, and generative AI is pegged to transform AMR vision systems to enable more integrated solutions. Advanced machine learning and visual processing are major trends in automated mobile robot (AMR) development. According to Gartner’s Emerging Tech Impact Radar, advanced computer vision and AI acceleration will be among the most important…

Teledyne DALSA, a Teledyne Technologies company, announces the new Genie Nano-10GigE M8200 and C8200 cameras, based on Teledyne e2v’s 67M monochrome and color sensors, have now entered full production. The new Genie Nano-10GigE 67M cameras are the smallest 10GigE Vision models in the industry achieving full resolution image transfer at up to 14 fps. Both offer wider…

Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions are rarely executed in controlled laboratory environments — quite the opposite. The platforms — from airborne drones to terrestrial and underwater remotely piloted vehicles (RPVs) — that carry ISR payloads are often deployed in the harshest conditions and connected to users and operators over wildly inconsistent communication networks. The…

e-con Systems, with over two decades of experience in designing, developing, and manufacturing OEM cameras, has recently launched STURDeCAM31 — a 3MP GMSL2 HDR IP69K camera powered by Sony ISX031 sensor for NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin. Designed for automotive grade, this small form factor camera has been engineered to make autonomous mobility safer by ensuring…

Since 2009, the International Day for Disaster Reduction has been celebrated on October 13. Proclaimed by the United Nations, it reminds us of the urgency of reducing disaster risks. The number of recorded natural disasters has risen steadily in recent decades. These include not only earthquakes, droughts, and volcanic eruptions, but in our latitudes above…

With Beckhoff Vision, engineers can see what’s possible when machine vision hardware and automation software are perfectly matched. This comprehensive line of EtherCAT-enabled industrial cameras, lighting, and lensing components are paired with proven TwinCAT Vision software to round out a complete product portfolio. The new Beckhoff Vision hardware includes area scan cameras, C-mount lenses, multicolor…

Tailor-made solutions for field of vision enhancement are an important component of modern machines. Strict standards apply to the robustness and image quality as well as integration and handling. In light of this, HYDAC is expanding its existing product portfolio to include digital Ethernet cameras from the HVT 1000 product range for the off-highway market. Due to the way that they are structured, vehicles and mobile…

At PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2023, Beckhoff will show packaging market leaders how to automate what’s next. Visitors to Beckhoff booth SL-6335 in the Las Vegas Convention Center can discover the revolutionary solutions they need to succeed in packaging, food and beverage processing, pharma, and beyond. “With increasing demands across the industry to deliver on…

In industrial automation, the optimization of processes is often primarily about higher efficiency and accuracy. 10GigE cameras, such as those in the uEye Warp10 camera family from IDS Imaging Development Systems, set standards here. They enable high-speed image processing in gigabit ethernet-based networks even with large amounts of data and over long cable distances. For…

Microscopy application in mini-space satellite to study human cellsThe importance of space exploration is increasing, and more and more astronauts are cavorting in space. But what effects does weightlessness have on the aging of the human body? How do certain cells develop under milligravity and microgravity conditions, such as those found on small moons and…

Sports fans want to see every little detail, and the TV cameras deliver. Whether the goalie is clenching his jaw before the spot kick or how many millimeters the serve cleared the net in a tennis match, everything is captured in detail. Images like these are only possible when the camera is up-close and doesn’t…

Teledyne DALSA, a Teledyne Technologies company, announces that its Linea2 4k Multispectral 5GigE line scan camera is now in production. This new camera takes vision systems to the next level with its performance and value, offering a 5GigE interface with five times the bandwidth of the Linea GigE camera. The Linea2 4k Multispectral 5GigE simultaneously…

Teledyne FLIR introduces its new Ladybug6 360° camera, now in full production. “We are excited to announce that our newest Ladybug camera is in production now and units are shipping immediately. The interest expressed by so many of our long-term customers has been astounding with order commitments made months in advance,” said Mike Lee, senior…

SICK introduces the first 3D time-of-flight (ToF) camera with Performance Level c (PL c) on the market – the safeVisionary2. It was developed to support customers in becoming fully autonomous in addition to providing 3D localization and object recognition. It is very effective for use on autonomous mobile robots because it provides precise 3D measurement…

Component Express, Inc. (CEI) announced its Index Mount adjustable camera mounts. Two different models are available—the Index and the Index Max. Both mounts feature a full 360 degrees of rotational freedom, with the Index and Index Max supporting 90- and 180-degree tilting, respectively. These lightweight, low-profile camera mounts feature highly visible index marks around the…

Expanding the toolbox of available HMI controls, Beckhoff has released the new TwinCAT HMI Control. In combination with the Beckhoff image processing software, TwinCAT Vision, the new control gives users the option of directly integrating image processing into the TwinCAT HMI operator interface. TwinCAT Vision can transmit live video and images from machine vision systems…

Combating the Covid-19 pandemic is at the top of the global agenda. Providing vaccines to populations around the globe means providing around 8 billion doses – with only one for every person in the world. In addition to the availability of the vaccine, a decisive factor in the race against time is the disposability of…

The Model 5000H switched-mode LED Driver/Controller powers patented and patent-pending High-Power LED Light Engines and can also be used with third-party LED illuminators as a constant current, dc-to-dc driver/controller. The 5000H LED Driver provides constant current in continuous or pulsed mode for LED arrays connected in parallel, single large format LED chips and Laser Diodes…

InterTest, Inc. has redesigned the tried and true iShot 7mm diameter Color Micro Camera QN. They have now introduced the new iShot QN-HD as a high definition replacement and upgrade to the 7mm QN that has been prominent in the remote visual inspection industry for years. Few camera technologies have had as long a life…

Innovations in Optics, Inc. introduces the Pattern Blazer, a high-power, LED fixed-pattern projector for structured lighting and stereovision in 3D machine vision. Pattern Blazer applications include determination of object shape and orientation, contour mapping of parts, surface defect detection, depth measurements, guidelines, edge detection, and alignment. A near-infrared version is suited for video identification in…