According to the German Parcel and Express Logistics Association (Bundesverband Paket und Expresslogistik e. V.), 4.15 billion courier, express, and parcel shipments were sent in Germany alone in 2022. Annual shipment growth to around 4.9 billion is realistic by 2027. Against this backdrop and the generally prevailing shortage of personnel, there is only one solution…
The uEye XS camera weighs just 12 grams and fits into almost any application
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…
Intelligent industrial camera with 4K streaming
IDS expands its product line for intelligent image processing and launches a new IDS NXT malibu camera. It enables AI-based image processing, video compression, and streaming in full 4K sensor resolution at 30 fps – directly in and out of the camera. The 8 MP sensor IMX678 is part of the Starvis 2 series from […]
Machine vision meets automation and robotics: IDS at Automate 2024, booth 2855
From the 6th to 9th of May 2024, Automate will take place in Chicago, Illinois at the McComick Place Convention Center. At North America’s largest robotics and automation event, industrial camera manufacturer IDS will be presenting some exciting new technologies from our pillars of Area scan, 3D, and AI vision at booth 2855. These technologies […]
IDS now offers Sony sensor IMX662 in both color and mono
Compact, cost-effective, and with exceptional image quality in low ambient light: IDS is the first industrial camera manufacturer to offer the 2 MP sensor IMX662 in both color and monochrome versions. The sensors belonging to Sony’s Starvis 2 series are designed for maximum light sensitivity. They are now available either as compact uEye+ XCP models…
Trends in artificial intelligence for 2024
According to Gartner’s research, up to 25% of organizations surveyed annually since 2019 said they plan to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) within the next 12 months. However, only up to 5% have deployed AI to production. Companies know that generative AI can dramatically improve operations, but inexperience and potential risks postpone the benefits. Predictive maintenance,…
IDS Imaging Development Systems’ Philip Freidin on vision systems
In this episode of Design World’s Technology Tuesdays Podcast, VP, Editorial Director Paul J. Heney chats about vision systems with Philip Freidin, an Applications Engineer with IDS Imaging Development Systems Inc. They discuss new and interesting applications, how to select the best industrial camera system, and what the future holds for this important technology area.…
Combating the risks and scale of disasters with innovative image processing
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…
3D + RGB: New 3D camera from IDS brings color into space
With Ensenso C, IDS presents a stereo vision camera that not only generates 3D point clouds, but also delivers 2D images in color (RGB) thanks to an integrated image sensor. This enables realistic 3D images and supports subsequent processes – for example, when the images are to be further processed to perform sorting tasks. Its […]
IDS’s new 10GigE cameras with onsemi XGS sensors offer up to 10x the bandwidth of 1GigE cameras
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…
Aging more slowly in space?
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…
IDS: A reliable eye on health
Rigid endoscopes are used in medical diagnostics and therapy to examine body cavities and hollow organs and to perform minimally invasive procedures. In order to avoid risks for patients and medical staff, it is essential that the devices function perfectly. Reliable quality testing is intended above all to exclude risks from infections and injuries, but […]
IDS: A reliable eye on health
Rigid endoscopes are used in medical diagnostics and therapy to examine body cavities and hollow organs and to perform minimally invasive procedures. In order to avoid risks for patients and medical staff, it is essential that the devices function perfectly. Reliable quality testing is intended above all to exclude risks from infections and injuries, but […]
IDS at Automate 2023, booth 6830
Whether sorting, inspecting, supplying, or documenting goods, many steps in the production process can be optimized with machine vision and artificial intelligence. However, many companies still lack the know-how and time to familiarize themselves with the field of AI and use the technology for their needs. The AI Vision System IDS NXT is designed to […]
IDS: Historical textiles in focus
New approaches to investigating damage due to environmental fluctuation on textile artifacts by image processing. Preventive conservation plays an important role in the preservation of art and cultural assets. In order to preserve their condition for as long as possible, it is essential to slow down aging processes and evaluate factors that alter materials. To […]
Upgraded Ensenso 3D camera series now available at IDS
Resolution and accuracy have almost doubled, and the price has remained the same – those who choose 3D cameras from the Ensenso N series can now benefit from more advanced models. The new stereo vision cameras (N31, N36, N41, N46) can now be purchased from IDS Imaging Development Systems. The Ensenso N 3D cameras have…
IDS presents several new products and camera developments at VISION
Today, cameras are often more than just suppliers of images – they can recognize objects, generate results or trigger follow-up processes. Visitors to VISION Stuttgart, Germany, can find out about the possibilities offered by state-of-the-art camera technology at IDS booth 8C60. There, they will discover the next level of the all-in-one AI system IDS NXT. […]
Faster than any other IDS industrial camera: uEye Warp10 with 10GigE
With high speed to new spheres. When fast-moving scenes need to be captured in all their details, a high-performance transmission interface is essential in addition to the right sensor. With uEye Warp10, IDS Imaging Development Systems GmbH is launching a new camera family that, thanks to 10GigE, transmits data in the Gigabit Ethernet-based network at […]
uEye XC closes the market gap between industrial camera and webcam
With uEye XC, IDS Imaging Development Systems GmbH is launching an industrial camera with autofocus that is just as easy to operate as a webcam. Setting up and commissioning the 13 MP USB3 camera only requires a cable connection. It then immediately delivers high-resolution, detailed images and videos. Unlike webcams from the consumer sector, uEye […]
New IDS NXT software release themed “App your camera!”
The current software release 2.6 for the AI vision system IDS NXT focuses primarily on simplifying app creation. The initial phase in development is often one of the greatest challenges in the realization of a project. With the help of the new Application Assistant in IDS NXT lighthouse, users configure a complete vision app under guidance in just […]
Straight up: industrial cameras help with spine and posture analysis
Back pain is one of the leading causes of sick leave in Germany — often caused by lack of exercise, work stress, and obesity. Other causes include osteoporosis, chronic inflammatory diseases, or spinal deformities such as scoliosis. Innovative systems for 4D measurement of body statics can be used for precise diagnosis. DIERS International GmbH enables…
Block-based Editor: create vision apps without programming knowledge
The current software release 2.6 for the AI vision system IDS NXT focuses primarily on simplifying app creation. The initial phase in the development is often one of the greatest challenges in the realization of a project. With the help of the new Application Assistant in IDS NXT lighthouse, users configure a complete vision app […]
Camera manufacturer IDS Inc. celebrates 15th anniversary
2022 is a special year for the industrial camera manufacturer IDS Imaging Development Systems GmbH. The company was founded 25 years ago in Obersulm, Germany. The North American subsidiary IDS Inc. followed 10 years later and thus now celebrates its 15th anniversary, with much potential for the future. Intelligent cameras such as those in the […]
Autonomously driving robotic assistance system for automated coil creel placement
Due to industry standard 4.0, digitalization, automation, and networking of systems and facilities are becoming the predominant topics in production and thus also in logistics. Industry 4.0 pursues the increasing optimization of processes and workflows in favor of productivity and flexibility and thus the saving of time and costs. Robotic systems have become the driving […]
Robot solution for automating the lettuce harvest
Lettuce is a valuable crop in Europe and the USA. But labor shortages make it difficult to harvest this valuable field vegetable, as sourcing sufficient seasonal labor to meet harvesting commitments is one of the sector’s biggest challenges. Moreover, with wage inflation rising faster than producer prices, margins are very tight. In England, agricultural technology […]