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Vision & Identification

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Major sub-categories: Cameras, Image sensors, Image processing | Code detection, Barcode readers | Object identification | Vision Sensors / Vision Systems

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Leuze sets new standard for compact positioning system

Leuze sets new standard for compact positioning

Leuze electronic: The AMS 100i from Leuze is one of the smallest laser positioning systems available on the market. This makes it the perfect solution for tight installations spaces. Whether on the stacker crane, automated guided vehicle, or...

2023-03-21
Increased efficiency, improved commissioning, machine monitoring and process optimisation

Increased efficiency, improved commissioning ...

Leuze electronic: Leuze makes it possible with the "integrated connectivity" concept. Everything in the sensor Integrated connectivity means: All relevant industrial Ethernet interfaces are integrated into the sensor. It sounds simple but is not...

2023-03-09
Five letters for increased transparency

Five letters for increased transparency

Leuze electronic: The OPC UA standard facilitates a more efficient evaluation of machine and device data. System operators benefit from new possibilities with Leuze OPC UA certified sensors. The pyramid becomes permeable Whether Industry 4.0, IIoT...

2023-03-06
One with the robot. Easy. Quick. Flexible. VISOR®

One with the robot. Easy. Quick. Flexible. VISOR

SensoPart: Industrial automation is no longer imaginable without robots: Especially collaborative robotic systems (cobots) that are able to work hand-in-hand with human colleagues have become widespread in recent years. Our vision sensor...

2023-03-01
Technology report: Gapless safety

Technology report: Gapless safety

Leuze electronic: In applications where corridor supply vehicles interact at transfer stations with a direct connection to a danger zone, operation must be as safe and efficient as possible: Throughout the entire area, the safety system must be...

2022-12-08
Technology report: RFID or bar code? – Has there been a changing of the guard in the identification solutions used in automation?

Technology report: RFID or bar code? ...

Leuze electronic: Two identification technologies – RFID and bar code – are competing for the favor of users: With the promise of making a decisive contribution to realizing an automated transparent production and supply chain to meet...

2022-12-02
AX Smart Cameras win inspect award 2022

AX Smart Cameras win inspect award 2022

Baumer: The smart cameras of the AX series from Baumer are among the best innovations in industrial image processing. That is was the readers of the trade magazine inspect say in the voting for the inspect award 2022 which has been presented at VISION in...

2022-11-14
VISOR® Object AI – the future of image processing

VISOR® Object AI – the future of image ...

SensoPart: With the latest member of its VISOR® family, SensoPart is making vision applications even easier. Thanks to the artificial intelligence bundled in the "Classification (AI)" detector, the VISOR® Object AI independently learns...

2022-11-11
Vision sensor makes the invisible visible

Vision sensor makes the invisible visible

SensoPart: The VISOR® UV from SensoPart with integrated UV illumination can evaluate markings, inscriptions and codes that are invisible to the human eye. With its wide range of functions, the new member of the VISOR® product family is...

2022-10-26
Detect every small part

Detect every small part

Leuze electronic: The new fork sensors of the GS 04B and GS 08B series from Leuze detect even the smallest objects with absolute reliability. They are ideal for reliable detection in high speed applications

2022-10-21
Safe with only one sensor

Safe with only one sensor

Leuze electronic: In the past, system manufacturers had to use two sensors and two different technologies for position detection. But not anymore: The new FBPS 600i safety bar code positioning system from Leuze enables position detection with a...

2022-09-19
Simple solutions for challenging inspection tasks

Simple solutions for challenging inspection ...

SensoPart’s range of VISOR® sensors now allows complex linking of detection results – previously reserved to much more expensive image processing systems or sophisticated PLC applications. These advanced possibilities for...

2022-08-29
SensoPart honored by Vision Systems Design 2022 Innovators  Awards Program

SensoPart honored by Vision Systems Design 2022

SensoPart, German sensor manufacturer, announced that its VISOR® Vision Sensor with Advanced Result Processing Capabilities was recognized among the best in machine vision by the judges of the Vision Systems Design 2022 Innovators Awards...

2022-07-07
Looking back with ease

Looking back with ease

Leuze electronic: Playing it safe in the event of a fault: The LCAM 308 IP camera from Leuze monitors hidden areas on stacker cranes and conveyor lines. This allows operators of logistics centers to trace back events reliably and rectify faults...

2022-06-10
New functions for the VISOR® Code Reader

New functions for the VISOR® Code Reader

SensoPart: NAs part of a comprehensive software upgrade for the VISOR® vision sensor family, SensoPart has equipped its VISOR® Code Reader with additional functions. The sensor is now also able to read Aztec and micro QR codes. A familiar...

2022-05-19
Software upgrade for VISOR®

Software upgrade for VISOR®

SensoPart: New functions for the Code Reader and a revamped monitoring software with enhanced statistical functions: SensoPart’s VISOR® vision sensors received their extensive annual software upgrade at the start of 2022.

2022-04-29
AI image processing of tomorrow: Smart Cameras for implementing Industry 4.0 and AI applications

AI image processing of tomorrow: Smart ...

Baumer: The market for industrial image processing has developed rapidly in recent years and today it is hard to imagine many industries without it. More and more applications are being covered by imaging techniques, for example to make production processes...

2022-02-15
Thermal imaging camera with spotfinder for industrial applications

Thermal imaging camera with spotfinder for ...

Micro-Epsilon: The thermoIMAGER TIM41 thermal imaging camera is designed for demanding industrial serial applications. Accurate temperature measurements are possible in a range from -20 °C to +900 °C. Focusing is performed via an...

2022-02-07
The complete safety solution for access guarding on pallet magazines from Leuze

The complete safety solution for access ...

Leuze electronic: Pallet magazines with automatic restart contribute to increased system efficiency. This requires a reliable access guarding system. A new safety solution with induction loops, light curtain and monitored signal sequence satisfies the...

2022-01-17
Modern video endoscopy at a glance

Modern video endoscopy at a glance

Micro-Epsilon: The innovative XLED PRO DUAL VIEW video endoscope enables fast and high precision inspection of objects. The endoscope works with two integrated cameras which can be switched between 0° and 90°. This enables very fast...

2021-12-14
Bar code identification with the best recommendations from AI

Bar code identification with the best ...

Leuze electronic: Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be very worthwhile when it comes to identifying the bar codes on goods. Interfering factors can be identified quickly and easily both during commissioning of a system and during operation.

2021-11-15
One Platform for Numerous Tasks

One Platform for Numerous Tasks

Pepperl+Fuchs: Vision sensors are usually designed for individual, specific tasks. By contrast, the new SmartRunner Explorer 3-D product family offers high-precision solutions that can be used in a wide variety of areas. This technology allows for...

2021-11-12
Very cool even when it's hot – cameras with an integrated cooling pipe provide high-precision images

Very cool even when it's hot – cameras with ...

Baumer: The Baumer portfolio includes industrial cameras with a cooling pipe integrated directly into the housing for highly precise image capture or for image acquisition in very warm environments. These allow the new CX.XC models to be cooled with...

2021-09-10
Ready for AI: powerful, freely programmable smart cameras with NVIDIA Jetson modules

Ready for AI: powerful, freely programmable ...

Baumer presents the AX smart cameras, its first industrial-grade smart cameras that combine the market-leading NVIDIA Jetson modules with powerful Sony CMOS sensors to create a compact, flexible, and freely programmable image processing platform for AI...

2021-07-05
More safety in harsh environment

More safety in harsh environment

Leuze electronic: 3D safety systems are a good option for reliably monitoring danger zones. They present a safe alternative, even in harsh environments where e.g. sparks, dirt and dust occur. They are therefore also a solution for applications where...

2021-06-21
Miniature thermal imaging camera for industrial processes

Miniature thermal imaging camera for ...

Micro-Epsilon: The thermoIMAGER TIM 160S thermal imaging camera provides precise real-time values in dynamic processes. With a frame rate of 120 Hz, it offers fast measurements surrounded by temperatures up to max. +1500 °C. The camera’s...

2021-06-18
SensoPart Awarded Outstanding Score in Vision Systems Design 2021 Innovators Awards Program

SensoPart Awarded Outstanding Score in Vision ..

SensoPart, German sensor manufacturer, announced today that its “Target Mark 3D” vision sensor detection principle was recognized among the best in machine vision today by the judges of the Vision Systems Design 2021 Innovators Awards...

2021-06-11
Reliable detection of multipacks

Reliable detection of multipacks

Leuze electronic: The new dynamic reference diffuse sensor DRT25C.R from Leuze detects various film-wrapped bottles and cans fault-free. It uses the conveyor as a reference, and because the detection does not rely on objects, no adjustments are required...

2021-06-02
Direct control: 65 MP cameras for Canon EF lenses

Direct control: 65 MP cameras for Canon EF ...

Baumer: Two new 65 megapixel cameras enhance the Baumer portfolio of high-resolution and robust 10 GigE cameras of the LX series. Thanks to an integrated EF mount, Canon EF lenses are easily configured via Baumer GAPI, Baumer neoAPI, or third party software...

2021-06-02
Small pixels for higher image quality: compact 29×29 mm cameras with Sony Pregius S sensors up to 24 MP

Small pixels for higher image quality ...

Baumer is expanding its CX series with the 4th Sony CMOS sensor generation Pregius S with up to 24 megapixel resolution. Thanks to a pixel size of mere 2.74 µm and backside illumination pixel architecture, the camera has a very compact design of...

2021-05-27
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