22.06.2011

ProPhotonix: New Markets in China and Hong Kong

ProPhotonix Limited announces that it has appointed Luster LightTech Co. Ltd as its exclusive distributor of Machine Vision illumination products in China and Hong Kong. The agreement with Luster LightTech builds on the Company's existing strong position within the Machine Vision marketplace in Europe and the United States. more24.03.2010

Distortion-free Optics for Line Scan Applications

Moritex Corporation has developed a new lens for high definition line scan cameras: the ML-L00502. It offers an exact, high-contrast picture display at a screen diagonal of up to 62 mm, today's maximum applicable CCD sensor length. The illumination drop between the center and the periphery of the field of view is less than 20 %. The distortion of the optic is less than 0.1%. more10.03.2010

Schneider Kreuznach enters the LED market

Schneider Kreuznach is expanding its expertise in the area of optics by including LED illumination. In keeping with its high standards, the company is looking to design and produce customized solutions combining precision and brightness for demanding tasks. Currently, applications in the area of machine vision, medical technology and semiconductor technology are in the pipeline. "We have already received several inquiries and are planning to offer LED illumination systems that fully capture the potential of our precision photographic lenses," said Dr. more11.01.2010

Flexible, Precise Position Recognition and Measurement Checking

So you've solved your application, but your vision sensor fails to meet system integration requirements? Verisens C-Mount gives you enhanced integration flexibility. C-Mount lenses let you choose the best mounting position in your system. A protective cap safeguards the lens against soiling and damage for greater process reliability. The caps are available in different lengths.

With Verisens C-Mount, readings of measurements and object's coordinates can now be obtained in "real" coordinates, i.e. millimeters, regardless of the object's position in the image. more28.10.2009

Navitar Launches the Optical Wizard Version 2.0

Navitar announced the launch of their second generation interactive online lens selector tool, the Optical Wizard 2.0, now available at www.opticalwizard.com.

Navitar's first generation Optical Wizard was launched in April 2006. It quickly established a place on the favorites list of engineers, end-users, and OEM's as the resource tool to use when needing a lens or complete lens system for machine vision or electronic imaging applications. The new Optical Wizard 2.0 expands on the existing functionality and offers a more appealing and streamlined look. more28.10.2009

Schneider Kreuznach Employs new Production Technology

Schneider Kreuznach is using new, sophisticated production processes to achieve reduced tolerances and, for the first time, a real lenses resolution of 2 micrometers. These features enable the new Micro-Symmar 2.8/50 special lenses to offer outstanding homogenous image performance across the entire image field. The lenses has been enhanced for 3.5-time enlargement and has a 60 mm field of image. The proven V-interface guarantees smooth adaptation to a wide range of camera systems. more15.09.2009

10 MP Lenses from Kowa

Kowa will introduce a new line up of 2/3" Megapixel lenses especially designed for 10MP sensors. The complete range will be introduced at Vision 2009 and consists of 6 different models with focal length starting at 8mm up to 50mm. The advanced optical design of the new 10MP lens series is supported by incorporating aspherical lens elements and special XD glass (eXtra low Distortion). All lenses are made of at least 7 up to 9 lens elements in order to achieve the exceptional requirements on resolution and contrast. more22.08.2009

Schneider Kreuznach lenses ensure smooth shipping of DHL parcels

Leipzig is home to Germany's largest and most modern parcel sorting plant. 19 camera tunnels, each with five autofocus cameras and one fixed focus camera, ensure the smooth distribution of packages and mail along a 6.5 kilometer-long conveyor system. Schneider-Kreuznach lenses deliver pin-sharp images of the address data, barcodes and other information on the parcels. more