Over the last decade, the vision industry has produced a variety of "all in one" smart camera solutions to address a range of optical inspection needs, from elegant pass/fail vision sensors to compact vision systems. This evolution of integration and software simplification has made it easier for manufacturers to install and maintain machine vision on the factory floor. As a result, embedded vision solutions have become an integral and often essential ingredient for factory automation. more01.03.2005
The markets for machine vision hardware in EMEA and Asia Pacific are forecast to grow at 6.2% and 8.0% p.a. respectively over the next five years, according to leading automation analyst IMS Research. The prime driver for this increase is predicted to be the substantial growth in the use of smart cameras and smart sensors.
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