06.09.2011

High tech ZM18 lasers for the inspection of moved and unmoved objects

The ZM18 laser family are used in image processing systems as structured light and illumination. The reflection techniques, which the lasers offer, can be applied for the inspection of moved and unmoved objects. The analogue and digital modulation of ZM18 at the same time allows variable laser intensities and the synchronisation with a system for image processing, e.g. with a camera. Depending on the type and shape of the objects, precise micro and macro lines or other optical patterns are applied like multi lines, dot matrix, crosshair, grid, circle and dotted circle. more23.07.2010

New Easy to Use 3D Laser Sensor

LMI Technologies announces the launch of the Gocator 2000 series of 3D laser line sensors targeted at Factory Automation. The Gocator series is an innovative family of 3D inspection sensors that rapidly delivers the advantages of 3D measurement to the factory floor. more23.06.2010

Grab the Future

Isra Vision offers a highly flexible and cost effective solution for bin picking with its new Shapescan 3D sensor. Random parts can be taken directly from the transport container by the robot and - without complex mechanical equipment - be entered into the manufacturing process. more17.11.2009

Cognex Visionpro software expands image acquisition options

Cognex announced a new release of VisionPro, the company's hardware-independent vision software. VisionPro 6.0 expands image acquisition options with support for very large camera images and nontraditional sources such as 3D, thermal and X-ray imagers. VisionPro 6.0 also offers high-accuracy calibration and image correction for line scan cameras, and expanded ID reading capability of 2D codes. more10.11.2009

Metris rebrands to Nikon Metrology

The corporate name of Metris is changed into Nikon Metrology NV. Under the Nikon brand, Nikon and Metris will synergize their respective strengths with regards to technology, marketing and services, thereby delivering innovative metrology products with a broad application reach to its worldwide customer base.
Convincing business logic and secured growth path more06.11.2009

Time of Flight Imaging Enables Automated Milking

A key enabling component in automated milking systems is the 3D sensor that identifies and locates the teat positions on the cow's udder as it steps into the milking box. The information derived from the sensor is used to guide a robot arm to attach the milking cups to the teats. The entire process of locating teats and attaching cups must be robust, fast, accurate and safe, without disturbing or stressing the cow. more01.11.2009

360° 3D Scanner integrating Aqsense SAL3D library in LabView

ImagingLab Srl (Lodi, Italy), a company focusing its activity on the integration of machine vision and robotics, has recently extended its products and expertise portfolio, adding a 360° 3D scanner to their offer. more25.09.2009

Standard 3D Processing Library Provides Higher Yields

Aqsense presents the new version of the 3D Shape Analysis Library. SAL3D constitutes the first standard commercially available modular software library for 3D machine vision applications, being completely hardware independent. The handled data type consists in point cloud coordinates, which are real floating point scalars characterizing the three axis X, Y and Z. more