Vision • machine vision • cameras + lenses • frame grabbers • optical filters • scanners

IDS Imaging Development Systems GmbH has introduced the IDS NXT oslo, expanding its range of AI-enabled cameras. The model combines AI capabilities with image capture, video streaming, and recording features in a compact, industrial-grade housing. It meets the IP69K protection standard for resistance to dust and high-pressure water. The new camera features a chip from…

AutomationDirect has added Lumher vision lighting fixtures, including bar, ring, flat, and spot lights. Bar lights are available in two series: the standard power PD series and the high-power FD series, which emit twice the light from the same package. They are available in semi-diffuse and ultra-diffuse lighting angles, as well as in white, red,…

Teledyne DALSA has announced the new Tetra line scan camera family. Tetra is designed for various machine vision applications and incorporates Teledyne’s multiline CMOS image sensor technology. It expands on the Linea series of line scan cameras. The Tetra camera family is designed for cost-sensitive applications, providing cost-efficient performance through its 2.5 GigE Vision interface, which…

All imaging systems inherently exhibit errors in their representation of the real world. Camera calibration determines the complex projection function that characterizes image distortion, allowing it to be removed. The new patented PixelTraq calibration service from Edmund Optics, in partnership with Quartus Engineering, automates all facets of the calibration process and employs advanced optimization models…

Teledyne e2v, a Teledyne Technologies company, has introduced Lince5M NIR, a high-speed CMOS image sensor. Using Teledyne e2v’s imaging technologies, this sensor operates in visible and near-infrared (NIR) wavelengths, suitable for commercial, industrial, and medical applications. The Lince5M NIR is a monochrome image sensor with a resolution of 5.2 megapixels (2,560 x 2,048). Building on the…

Data center maintenance teams play a key role in ensuring reliable operations. FLIR thermal imaging helps them detect issues early before they escalate into major problems. The data center market has grown significantly in recent years, driven by the adoption of cloud technologies, AI, IoT, 5G, and big data. New data centers are being built…

IDS Imaging focuses on simplifying technology for users. The company adopts consumer innovations early and adapts them for industrial use. IDS plans to launch several new products this year. The machine vision industry faced challenges in 2024, with a forecasted 10% decline in sales in Germany. This trend is expected to continue in 2025 due…

IDS Imaging Development Systems has introduced the ‘uEye Live’ camera series, featuring the uEye SCP and uEye SLE product lines, designed for industrial monitoring applications. They specialize in monitoring tasks, deliver various live streams and allow event recording. Unlike consumer-grade cameras, which often have limited availability and restricted access to spare parts, these models provide…

It creates a warm and inviting atmosphere. The natural grain and color tones enhance the room’s visual appeal. We are talking about traditional wooden flooring – usually parquet and optionally with a click system for easy installation. Scheucher Holzindustrie GmbH from Mettersdorf in Austria is now in its fourth generation of manufacturing high-quality parquet floors…

Our solar system has fascinated mankind for thousands of years. Astronomical research is looking for answers to the big questions of human existence. How big is the universe? How did it come into being? Astronomers all over the world are casting their gaze into space. However, it is not only huge space telescopes that provide…

Teledyne DALSA has introduced Z-Trak 3D Apps Studio, a suite of software tools developed for in-line 3D machine vision applications. Designed to work with Teledyne DALSA’s Z-Trak family of laser profilers, it simplifies 3D measurement and inspection tasks on production lines. Capable of handling 3D scans of objects with varied surface types, sizes and geometric…

Teledyne DALSA, part of Teledyne Technologies company, a global leader in high-performance digital imaging and semiconductors, and Wickon Hightech s.r.o, an innovative provider of advanced inspection and measurement systems, are excited to announce a strategic collaboration aimed at bringing cutting-edge 3D scanning technology to market. This partnership combines Teledyne DALSA’s expertise in high-resolution imaging sensors…

When production halts unexpectedly, it disrupts the entire supply chain, leading to delays in product delivery and potential loss of customer trust. Financially, the costs can be substantial, including lost revenue, overtime pay for workers, and expenses for emergency repairs. Additionally, frequent downtime can damage equipment, reducing its potential lifespan and increasing maintenance costs. Thermal…

Able Electropolishing, the world’s largest electropolishing specialist, has acquired new in-house laboratory equipment that significantly enhances its analytic and testing capabilities. This equipment further improves the precision and effectiveness of electropolishing in improving the finish, fit, and function of critical metal parts made from a wide variety of metal alloys, including stainless steel, aluminum, and…

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…

Semiconductor fabricators are currently seeing a prime window to initiate capital investment projects that increase operational efficiency and blunt the effects of a skilled workforce shortage. To help fabs meet the anticipated increase in demand for 2025 and beyond, KUKA Robotics, in collaboration with the world’s leading semiconductor fabricators, has developed its latest robotic solution…

AutomationDirect has added machine-mountable barcode scanners, 2D cameras, and 3D vision sensors from ifm efector to their Barcode/RFID/Vision category. Machine-mountable barcode scanners can read popular industrial 1D and 2D codes such as Code 128, Code 39, QR codes, and many more. They are excellent for applications requiring machine mounting, conveyor mounting, or process equipment mounting.…

AutomationDirect has added Datalogic PowerScan 960X cordless handheld barcode scanner systems to their Barcode/RFID/Vision category. These scanners feature an ergonomic shape with a rugged design that can withstand demanding environments. The new PowerScan scanners provide an omnidirectional reading of 1D stacked, 2D, and postal codes with 1280 x 800 optical resolution, and an inductive contactless…

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…