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Vision Spectra - Spring 2025


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LEDs Shine Brighter in Machine Vision Applications For potent implementation of light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and light sources in machine vision applications, illumination needs must be integrated into the initial system design. And because image processing is one of the key functions of these systems, it is important to remember that the specific technique of illumination has a direct bearing on the usability of an image in quality inspection,...
Machine Vision Is a Key Driver for Semiconductor Manufacturing Despite the conventional notion that in certain regions of the global market investments in production capacity for semiconductor manufacturing have been curtailed, semiconductor production will...
A Dearth of Defect Data Is No Longer a Barrier to Robust Inspection Deep learning vision inspection is no longer a novel approach in manufacturing. Just a few years ago, many in the machine vision industry doubted its practical utility, but its adoption has surged...
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Inspection throughout production During the tumultuous last few years in the machine vision market, companies that have thrived have benefited from reinforcing their places in the value chain of industry. Successful businesses have often provided solutions from one end of production to another. In sectors ranging from agriculture and food inspection to semiconductor production, and from processes spanning image capture to the...
Vision in Action
Hyperspectral Imaging Boosts Wafer Inspection with Help of AI Hyperspectral imaging combines spectroscopy, which provides material and topological information, with imaging for shape and structure recognition. This convergence of technology yields a...
AI-Driven Vision Monitors Instant Noodle Quality in Production Instant noodles, a global staple, are consumed at a rate of more than 100 billion servings annually, and there was a 10% surge in demand for them during the pandemic alone. Major producers in...
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Automate 2025 Returns to Detroit to Highlight Industry This spring, the Automate trade show that is organized by the Association for Advancing Automation (A3) will return to its longtime host city, Detroit, from May 12 to 15. Automate is the largest robotics and automation trade show in North America, featuring the latest advancements in machine vision, AI, motion control, robotics, and other automation technologies. “Driven by labor shortages,...
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Sensing and Inspection Specialist EVK Joins Headwall Group Hyperspectral imaging leader Headwall Group has acquired EVK DI Kerschhaggl (EVK), an Austria-based technology company specialized in industrial sensor-based sorting and inspection systems. The acquisition will support Headwall's diversification of its product offerings, and bolster its presence in the industrial machine vision market. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
NVIDIA Enters into Autonomous Driving Partnerships with Major Automakers NVIDIA has established partnerships with Toyota, Aurora, and Continental in pursuit of autonomous driving for consumer and commercial markets. Through these partnerships, Toyota, Aurora, and...
Laser-Based Artificial Neuron Surpasses its Analog Version, With Strong AI Potential Researchers have developed a laser-based artificial neuron that fully emulates the functions, dynamics and information processing of a biological graded neuron. With a signal processing speed of 10...
Zebra Technologies Acquires Photoneo to Strengthen its 3D Vision Position Zebra Technologies intends to acquire Photoneo, a developer and manufacturer of 3D machine vision solutions. The acquisition will expand Zebra’ portfolio and strengthen its position as a leader...
Hexagon Acquires 3D System's Geomagic Data Processing Software Business Digital reality solutions company Hexagon AB has acquired 3D Systems’ Geomagic suite of interoperable software packages, which are used to create high quality 3D models from multiple sources,...
Viavi Solutions Acquires Inertial Labs Viavi Solutions has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Inertial Labs for initial consideration of $150 million at closing and up to $175 million of contingent consideration over four years. The...
SWIR Sensor Developed in Research Project Uses Lead-free Quantum Dot Photodiodes As part of the Belgian research project Q-COMIRSE, researchers presented a prototype shortwave infrared (SWIR) image sensor with indium arsenide quantum dot photodiodes. The sensor successfully...
Photoneo, Neousys Partner on 3D Vision-Guided Robotics in Real-World Surroundings Photoneo has partnered with Neousys, a provider of rugged embedded systems, to bring together robust high-performance computing systems with advanced 3D imaging solutions. The partnership seeks to...
TKH Vision Adds New U.S. Office and Lab Space TKH Vision has opened a showroom in Cupertino, Calif., representing its brands for 2D and 3D vision technologies. The office marks an expanded presence in the U.S. for the Netherlands-based company....
Exosens to Acquire Night-Vision and Thermal Device Specialist NVLS Exosens has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Night Vision Laser Spain (NVLS), a developer and manufacturer of portable night vision and thermal devices. The acquisition will build on the...
Neural Network Training Method Boosts Vision Capabilities Through Modeling In the current AI landscape, sequence models have gained considerable popularity for their ability to analyze data and predict what to do next. Platforms like ChatGPT use next-token prediction to...
Products
GigE Line-Scan Cameras The Zenith HZ-12000-G, HZ-14000-G, and HZ-25000-G from Emergent Vision Technologies are 100 GigE line-scan cameras for machine vision applications. All three GigE vision camera models use back-side...
Emergent Vision Technologies Inc.
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Stereo Line-Scan Camera The 3DPIXA pro dual 200 µm from Chromasens is a camera that combines line scan imaging technology with 3D stereo computation for the inspection and scanning of large, complex, or irregularly...
Chromasens GmbH
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Laser Line Scanner The Eyeonic® Trace from SiLC Technologies is a class 1 laser line scanner and all-in-one inspection and measurement tool for objects moving on conveyor belts, bucket elevators, and assembly lines...
SiLC Technologies
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3D Sensor The ECCO X 100 from SmartRay is a 3D sensor for automated inspection in applications such as electronics, home appliance, automotive, and semiconductor manufacturing. Providing inspection at a...
SmartRay GmbH
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Inspection Line Cameras The Zivid 2+ R-series from Zivid are cameras meant for integration into robotic arms for applications including pick-and-place and manipulation cells. The cameras use a 2D camera to capture both 2D...
Zivid
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Optical Gas Imaging Camera LightPath Technologies’ SF6 optical gas imaging camera can detect fugitive ammonia and sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) emissions for industrial and manufacturing applications. The camera is able to...
LightPath Technologies Inc.
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3D Measurement Software The Z-Trak™ 3D Apps Studio from Teledyne DALSA is a suite of software tools developed for in-line 3D machine vision applications such as measurement and inspection. Designed to work the...
Teledyne DALSA, Machine Vision OEM Components
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Line-Scan Bar Light The ELINE from TPL Vision is a bar light manufactured for line-scan inspection and machine vision applications. The bar light supports interchangeable lighting effects such as backlight, focused, and...
TPL Vision UK Ltd.
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4K BSI Sensor The GSPRINT5514BSI from Gpixel is a backside illuminated (BSI) CMOS image sensor for machine vision applications. The sensor achieves 86% quantum efficiency at 510 nm and 17% at 200 nm for UV...
Gpixel Inc.
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Colorimeter with Spectrometer The ProMetric® I16-G-SC from Radiant Vision Systems is an imaging colorimeter with an integrated spectrometer for the inspection of high-volume manufacturing of displays, illuminated components,...
Radiant Vision Systems, Test & Measurement
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Stereoscopic Sensor Kits The ScaleCam™ Vision, ScaleCam™ Thermal, and QuadSight™ (shown) from Foresight Autonomous Holdings are stereoscopic sensor kits for applications in industrial automation and...
Foresight Autonomous Holdings
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Micro Lenses The Crocodile Series from OPT Machine Vision is a series of micro lenses for industrial applications such as close-range inspection tasks. The lenses combine optical imaging technology with long...
OPT Machine Vision Co. Ltd.
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