Viscom USA    Atlanta, GA 30092
Apr 11, 2012 Equipped with Viscom 8M camera technology, Model S6056 MID is suited for inspection after manufacture of 3-D MID carrier as well as inspection after manufacture of entire 3-D MID product. After entire MID product has been manufactured, components are checked for presence, polarity, correctness, and position. For wirebond applications, it is possible to apply wirebond camera technology with resolution from 2.5-5 µm/pixel. Angular inspection is used when objects are positioned on different levels.

Photonic Products, Ltd.    Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Apr 03, 2012 Featuring modular form factor, COBRA(TM) Max produces uniform line up to 5,000,000 lux and employs field-adjustable optics that let operators select optimum lens position to meet application needs. This machine vision lighting solution, offered in any length up to 5 m, is available with various power levels as well as wavelengths from ultraviolet (UV) to visible (Vis) and infrared (IR).

Framos GmbH    Munich   Germany
Mar 28, 2012 Smartek series of Giganetix GigE cameras supports 6 sensor variants from Truesense Imaging including GC1021M/C, 1,024 x 1024 @ 61 fps; GC1601M/C, 1,600 x 1,200 @ 35 fps; and GC1921M/C 1,920 x 1,080 @ 33 fps. GigE Vision®-compliant products, supplied in 35 x 35 x 48 mm housing that aids integration into existing and space-restrictive systems, use various industrial standards: C-mount, RJ45, and Hirose connections, with CAT5e or CAT6 cables.

Cognex Corp.    Natick, MA 01760 2059
Mar 08, 2012 Suited for use across all In-Sight® vision system and VisionPro® vision software platforms, OCRMax(TM) can handle character variations, text skew, proportional fonts, and variable string lengths. Segmenting functionality takes each character line and splits it into individual regions that each contains one character, ensuring OCRMax can recognize distorted, touching, and variably spaced characters. Tool can also accommodate uneven surfaces and lighting variations on production line.

Edmund Optics    Barrington, NJ 08007
Mar 01, 2012 Power over Ethernet (PoE) camera is designed for variety of machine vision applications including factory floor automation and imaging systems. It includes software that allows customer to set area of interest, gain, exposure, white balance, frame rate, trigger delay, and digital output (flash) delay and duration. Camera is available in 1/1.8 in., ½ in., and 1/3 in. sizes, in color and monochrome models. PoE interface meets IEEE 802.3af and camera is CE, RoHS, and GenICam compliant.

Cognex Corp.    Natick, MA 01760 2059
Feb 16, 2012 Supplied in industrial, IP67-rated, metal package, In-Sight® 7000 captures 100+ images per second and can power as well as control specialized lighting directly. In-Sight measurement, location, and inspection vision tools, included alongside EasyBuilder® environment, facilitate setup and deployment of inspection, defect detection, guidance, alignment, and measurement applications. To meet needs of diverse inspection scenarios, camera offers 3 input and 3 output connections.

Allied Vision Technologies GmbH    Newburyport, MA 01950
Jan 30, 2012 Designed for imaging in extreme environments and fluctuating lighting conditions, Prosilica GT Series offers resolutions from 1-5 MP using progressive scan and Sony EXview HAD CCD sensors. Precise iris lens control allows user to select fixed F-stop to optimize depth of field, exposure time, and gain, while Precision time protocol IEEE1588 facilitates camera and peripheral device clock synchronization across Ethernet network. All models feature PoE, eliminating need for additional cable.

Allied Vision Technologies GmbH    Newburyport, MA 01950
Jan 30, 2012 Equipped with Sony ICX694 EXview HAD CCD sensor, 6 megapixel Prosilica GX2750 can output 19 fps at 2,750 x 2,200 resolution using single Ethernet cable connection. Unit has Dual GigE Vision® interface and can be used in single or dual Gigabit port configurations, supporting sustained data rate up to 240 MBps. Cameras is suited for machine vision, industrial, medical, scientific, surveillance, and ITS applications.

ADLINK Technology Inc.    Irvine, CA 92618
Jan 17, 2012 Equipped with 2nd generation Intel® Core(TM) i7 quad-core CPU, Model EOS-1200 provides 4 independent gigabit PoE ports with data transfer rates up to 4.0 Gbps. System supports IEEE 1588 precise time protocol, enabling synchronization with multi-camera acquisition. Suited for factory automation as well as food and packaging inspection, system includes 4 serial ports, 2 USB 3.0 ports, 32 PNP/NPN isolated digital I/Os and dual storage, internal USB port, and 1 kbit programmable EEPROM.

Altatech    MONTBONNOT-SAINT-MARTIN 38330  France
Dec 13, 2011 To optimize production yields for LED devices, AltaSight LEDMax® detects process-induced defects, including those that can result during MOCVD of epitaxial layers, subsequent patterning processes, and final inspection. Using sensor technology that filters out background noise, non-contact system generates images of surface imperfections with resolution down to 1 micron and depth-of-focus capability approaching 500 microns. Integrated review station performs real-time analysis of inspection data.

Keyence Corp.    Itasca, IL 60143
Dec 06, 2011 Combining functionality of laser scan micrometer, machine vision system, and optical comparator in single device, Model TM-3000 is available in 3 sensor head sizes and can utilize 2 transmitter-receiver pairs simultaneously. Because system works in 2 dimensions, it can measure up to 16 points within measurement area. In addition to 15 measurement modes and 8 auxiliary modes, device includes position correction function, which automatically orients test part prior to measurement.

National Instruments Corp.    Austin, TX 78759-3504
Oct 13, 2011 Featuring 1.6 GHz Intel® Atom(TM) processor and IP67 rating to protect against dust and water, NI 177x Smart Cameras offer variety of sensor options, including VGA, 1.3 MP and 2 MP in color and monochrome as well as 5 MP in monochrome. Cameras have 4 digital input and 4 digital output lines and support RS232 and Ethernet protocols. Offering menu-driven, interactive environment, NI Vision Builder for Automated Inspection 2011 software helps configure, benchmark, and deploy vision systems.

Microscan Systems, Inc.    Renton, WA 98057
Oct 13, 2011 Developed to provide accurate, repeatable results in various system configurations, NERLITE® Smart Series delivers uniform illumination and cool operation. Built-in PWM feature allows dimming and on-off control, and integrated controller provides adjustable intensity continuous mode and high output strobe mode. Available models include ring lights, spot lights, large area lights, and DOAL® lights in multiple geometries, sizes, and wavelengths.

Microscan Systems, Inc.    Renton, WA 98057
Sep 26, 2011 With complete vision toolset that includes decode tools for reading barcodes and text codes, Vision HAWK enables manufacturers to meet traceability requirements and automate tasks such as cap alignment, label positioning, and fill level verification. Liquid lens autofocus eliminates need to manually adjust camera during line changeovers. Set up and operated via AutoVISION software interface, Vision HAWK features integrated lens and lighting, IP65/67 housing, and Ethernet connectivity.

Microscan Systems, Inc.    Renton, WA 98057
Jul 18, 2011 Measuring 1.80 x 2.10 x 1.00 in., Vision MINI allows for flexible positioning in tight spaces. Unit features fully integrated lighting, autofocus lens, complete AutoVISION(TM) software tool set, and wide angle optics for close-range applications. Suited for embedded clinical and lab automation applications, camera performs critical inspection tasks such as cap presence, color matching, and test tube identification in addition to reading 1D and 2D barcodes.

Imaging Source LLC, The    Charlotte, NC 28226
Jul 05, 2011 Housed in aluminum casing, 2 Megapixel Industrial Cameras are available as monochrome and color variants, with or without IR cut filter. Units can output 15 frames/sec at resolution up to 1,600 x 1,200 pixels. With optional trigger input and digital I/O, cameras are suited for machine vision, automation, traffic surveillance, and quality control, as well as medicine, logistic, and security applications.

Allied Vision Technologies GmbH    Newburyport, MA 01950
Jun 23, 2011 Supporting PoE, Manta G-145/30fps delivers 30 images/sec at full 1.4 megapixel resolution, while Manta G-201/30fps is equipped with 2 megapixel CCD sensor and achieves 30 fps. Four turned-head housings enable use in systems where depth clearance is tight. With Look-Up Table in firmware, individual parameters can be recalculated with individually programmable functions. Three transformations per image can be computed concurrently, allowing detailed color inspection in challenging applications.

Microscan Systems, Inc.    Renton, WA 98057
Jun 03, 2011 Vision HAWK and Vision MINI smart cameras come with AutoVISION(TM) machine vision software interface, which provides complete vision tool set while facilitating use. Designed for embedded identification and inspection applications, Vision MINI fully integrates lighting and autofocus lens into 1.80 x 2.10 x 1.00 in. package. Vision HAWK, suitable for diverse inspection applications, integrates optics and lighting, industrial protocols, and plug-and-play connectivity.

Pepperl + Fuchs, Inc.    Twinsburg,, OH 44087 2245
Apr 28, 2011 Used for print job verification, BIS510 monitors correct sheet sequence in collating, folding, and binding machines. Each job, after being taught-in, can run continuously and without error, while verification process is performed automatically for each print job. Sensor includes camera, illumination LEDs, evaluation unit with DIO signals, and network interface. Along with error image memory, product provides up to 10 pages/sec image and barcode recognition with 4 m/sec max sheet speed.

Servo-Robot Corp.    Bruno, QC J3V6E1  Canada
Apr 25, 2011 Based on digital high-speed laser camera head, AUTO-TRAC/PWP handles products ranging from thin sheet metal to 50 mm thick steel. Weld joint validation feature ensures that joint fit-up meets weld requirement before welding is allowed to start, while real-time adaptation to part function compensates for joint variability. If weld joint is out of camera field of view, system automatically searches until joint is found. With 2 cameras, users can simultaneously track joint and inspect weld.