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International sensor producer for automation technology Leuze has moved its U.S. offices to Duluth, Ga. The move was made to provide a more spacious and modern location that has a better connection...

LioniX International and the Royal Netherlands Aerospace Centre (NLR) will work with Lockheed Martin to develop a novel microwave photonic solution supporting space and defense missions. The...

Embedded technology company Vecow and German technology company Solectrix have partnered to develop a plug-and-play AI-based rapid imaging prototyping system. The system aims to provide imaging...

Oxford Metrics has entered into an agreement to acquire machine vision software and systems developer Industrial Vision Systems Ltd. (IVS) in a deal worth £8.1 million ($9.9 million). IVS...

The TVGM Series from Titan Tool Supply are miniature, high-definition handheld industrial-grade videoscopes designed to support a variety of non-destructive testing and remote visual inspection...

The SmartScope® M-Series from Optical Gaging Products are 3D multisensor metrology systems for use in industrial applications. Offered in benchtop and floor model options, the systems use the...

The OS04J10 from OMNIVISION is a 4-MP image sensor for industrial and consumer security surveillance cameras. Using the company’s PureCel®PLUS and Nyxel® technology, the 2.9-µm...

The OG05B1B and OG01H1B GS from OMNIVISION are CMOS global shutter sensors for barcode reading and other machine vision applications. Using a 2.2-µm backside-illuminated pixel for high...

Photonics Rules of Thumb Scientists and engineers tend to want to answer simple relational questions with a blackboard covered with equations, even when questioners just want a rough estimate to...

Like other CTDs, the CID imager uses hundreds of thousands (up to 4 million) pixel elements to capture optical images, and converts the light into an electronic charge which may be displayed on a...

To Isaac Newton the problem was clear, and in 1704 he realized the effects of atmospheric turbulence on image formation. Just as heat waves shimmering above a hot patch of ground can distort our...

Developed in the early 1990s, the silicon photomultiplier (SiPM) is a solid-state photodetector whose sensitivity to light rivals that of a photomultiplier tube (PMT) in a regime where a few hundred...

MKS' Newport OptoFlash delivers up toe 10 discrete channels where pre-determined wavelength detection is essential to acquiring fast sample measurements.

When it comes to infrared measurements, a lock-in amplifier paired with a pulsed light source is an essential tool to increase the signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) for low light applications. This tech...

LaserPoint has recently introduced the fastest commercially available thermal high-speed laser energy sensor (named “BLINK High Speed”, patented) based on the laser LITV effect. Measurements up to...

Based on the skilled InGaAs processing, CLPT is able to provide a series of high-quality large area InGaAs PIN photodiode chips with apertures of 0.3, 0.5, 1, 2, 3, and 5mm.

The discovery of unconventional optical designs via machine learning promises to advance on-chip circuitry, imaging, sensing, energy, and quantum information technology. In this talk, Alexandra...

Computer vision has changed the way the industry thinks about automated inspection. In many cases, computer vision makes inspection easier and more reliable than human inspection or traditional...

AR/VR/XR is becoming more widespread, creating new consumer and enterprise experiences. As the technology expands, AR/VR/XR headsets are becoming imbued with increasingly advanced functionality....

The phrase “garbage in, garbage out” is applicable to both machine and human vision. Improving the quality of image data at the source by removing noise will have far-reaching impacts...

A linear positioning stage, also known as a linear stage or translation stage, is a precision mechanical device used to accurately move and position objects along a linear axis. These stages are...

Multimodal vision-language models (MVLMs) are advanced AI systems designed to understand and process information that combines both visual and textual data. These models are capable of interpreting...

In optics, a motion controller refers to a device or system that precisely controls the movement of optical components, such as mirrors, lenses, stages, or other elements within an optical setup. The...

Servo motion is the controlled motion of a mechanical system achieved through the use of a servo motor, which utilizes feedback mechanisms to ensure accurate positioning, speed, and acceleration....

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Designer and manufacturer of 3D laser triangulation sensors, SmartRay, had on display its new line of ECCO X sensors at VISION. Fast, flexible, and compact, the ECCO X offers speeds up to 40 khz,...

We’re united by resolve and inspired by our mission. Here are just a few of our groundbreaking technologies that support missions around the globe, from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of...

Euresys gives us a tour of their showcase from VISION 2024. Discover Euresys' latest innovations in machine vision, featuring the Coaxlink Quad CXP-12 frame grabber and deep learning technology. This...

An optical encoder is a device designed to measure linear or rotary motion by detection of the movement of markings on a transparent medium past a fixed point of light. The encoder has a moving code...

Baumer Group is a manufacturer of sensors, encoders, measuring instruments, and components for automated image processing. Baumer combines innovative technologies and customer-oriented service into...

Established in 1985, OZ Optics is a leading worldwide supplier of fiber optic components, test equipment and sensors. OZ Optics manufactures its products in three locations, Ottawa (Canada),...

Andor Technology Ltd is a global developer and manufacturer of high-performance scientific cameras, microscopy systems and spectrographs for academic, government, and industrial applications. Founded...

Teledyne Judson Technologies (TJT) is a global leader for IR sensors from the Visible to VLWIR spectrum. Two-dimensional FPAs (InGaAs, InSb, and MCT) and Integrated Dewar Cooler Assemblies (IDCAs)...