Key Technology, Inc.
Walla Walla, WA 99362
Jun 29, 2009 Manta® uses Vis/IR cameras, Raptor laser technology, and LED lighting to recognize object size, shape, and color differences to detect foreign material. Locating Manta at end of processing line helps assure quality of final product; it can tally specific product characteristics and trigger alarm or process adjustment if out-of-tolerance conditions are detected. Featuring 2 m wide scan area, Manta handles up to 50,700 lb of frozen potato strips per hour, based on 7 mm wide cuts.

Baumer Ltd.
Southington, CT 06489 1534
Jun 18, 2009 HX Camera series can achieve frame rates to 500 fps and resolutions greater than 1.3 megapixels @ 1,280 x 1024 pixels. Frame rates to 120,000 fps can also be achieved by restricting image data to 1, 2, or 3 regions of interest within full frame. Supporting CameraLink communication standard for data transfer rates to 680 MB/sec, cameras also provide photo sensitivity to 2500ASA for low-light use, human eye-like adjustment for dynamic applications, and multi-exposure capability.

JAI, Inc.
San Jose, CA 95134
Jun 15, 2009 C3 Compact series 1.4 megapixel cameras, CM-141MCL/CM-141PMCL (monochrome sensor) and CB-141MCL/CB-141PMCL (Bayer color sensor), feature sensitivity as low as 0.03 lux, SNR greater than 58 dB, and operate at 30 fps. The 4 cameras are designed around Sony ICX285 2/3 in. progressive scan CCD with 1,392 x 1,040 pixels and 6.45 µm pixel size. Measuring 29 x 44 x 75, other features include pre-set shutter speeds up to 1/10,000 second and programmable exposures as short as 63 µs.

Microscan Systems, Inc.
Renton, WA 98055
Jun 11, 2009 Designed specifically for pharmaceutical lot tracking and validation, I-PAK® SE enables pharmaceutical industry to meet requirements of 21 CFR Part 11 for accurate inspection of labels and products. Turnkey system combines I-PAK® machine vision system based on Visionscape® hardware and software with industrial touch screen PC, packaged inside stainless steel enclosure that is washdown rated.

Toshiba Teli America, Inc.
Irvine, CA 92618
May 14, 2009 Featuring random shutter mode and scalable region of interest, GiantDragon(TM) CSGU15BC18 captures 1,600 x 1,200 (UXGA) uncompressed monochrome images at 15 fps. It does not require frame-grabber, and can be used with cable lengths of up to 100 m using conventional Ethernet cabling. Measuring 44 x 70 x 29 mm, camera is suited for high-speed electronics and LCD inspection, 3-D measurement, OCR, medical imaging, gauging, and intelligent transportation systems.

Baumer Ltd.
Southington, CT 06489 1534
May 13, 2009 Equipped with integrated ToF sensor, TZG01 Digital 3D Cameras deliver rapid spatial capture of objects and components, providing data on target dimensions and position. They offer frame rates up to 54 fps, and integrate lens, sensor, and LED into compact, IP67-rated housing suitable for use in harsh environments exposed to moisture and particulate contamination. Cameras offer single-cable PoE interface and come with standard fast Ethernet that delivers data on cables as long as 100 m.

DALSA
Waterloo, ON N2V2E9  Canada
May 12, 2009 Using patented CMOS sensor technology with global shuttering, Falcon 4M60 and 4M30 cameras eliminate imaging issues such as smearing or time displacement artifacts. They offer 4 megapixel resolution and feature high speed 10 m data transmission over camera link. Fully programmable with base or medium camera link interface, cameras incorporate vertical windowing, flat-field correction, exposure control, gain and offset adjustment, and antiblooming.

Cognex Corp.
Natick, MA 01760 2059
May 06, 2009 Suited for space-constrained areas on manufacturing line, In-Sight® 5604 combines industrially rugged In-Sight hardware and vision tools with high-speed 1 K line scan imager, eliminating need for PC-based vision systems and separate line scan camera heads. With support for hardware and software encoders, self-contained system can solve image acquisition challenges across range of applications involving fast moving discrete parts on conveyor, cylindrical parts, or large parts.

Keyence Corporation of America
Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07675
May 05, 2009 Equipped with 5 megapixel camera that transfers 2,432 x 2,050 pixel images in 61.2 ms, Model CV-5000 offers high-speed image processing for any production line. Up to 4 lighting control units can be attached, each with 2 lighting terminals, allowing CV to automatically dim and strobe up to 8 lights simultaneously. Algorithms detect foreign objects or burrs on irregularly shaped profiles, while built-in statistical functions in controllers let user view inspection results in real-time.

Key Technology, Inc.
Walla Walla, WA 99362
Apr 27, 2009 Gently handling product to avoid damage, Optyx® WPS achieves 3-way sort via air ejectors that remove foreign material, and deflector system that separates potatoes for rework from good potatoes. Color line scan cameras, combined with Raptor laser technology, lets system sort peeled and peel-on product. Differentiations that can be made to remove potatoes needing re-work include presence of peel, scab, or gross defects as well as user-defined standards for length, width, or shape.

JAI, Inc.
San Jose, CA 95134
Apr 21, 2009 With GigE Vision interface, BM-141GE (monochrome) and BB-141GE (Bayer color) 1.4 megapixel cameras suit outdoor traffic and high-end surveillance/security applications with wide ranging and continuously changing lighting conditions. They offer pre-set shutter speeds up to 1/10,000 sec and programmable exposures as short as 63 µsec, while Automatic Exposure Function simultaneously controls gain, shutter, and lens iris. Other features include sequence trigger mode and NIR-capability.

Artel, Inc.
Westbrook, ME 04092 2026
Apr 17, 2009 MVS® Multichannel Verification System verifies volumes of glycerol, ethanol, and DMSO transferred from automated liquid handling systems or handheld pipettes to microtiter plates. Able to function within volume range of 50-100 nL, it provides accuracy and precision data documenting volume dispense performance of each channel of automated liquid handler. System also provides automatic reporting of volume statistics on tip-by-tip and well-by-well bases within minutes of dispensing.

Keyence Corporation of America
Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07675
Apr 15, 2009 KEYENCE CV-5000 Vision System includes 11x high-speed camera that transfers 2,432 x 2,050 pixel images at 16.3 images/sec. The 3+1 parallel processing system addresses heavy processing needs, and algorithms to detect foreign objects or burrs on irregular-shaped profiles and filter out glare or background noise are incorporated. Up to 4 cameras, capable of transferring images simultaneously, and up to 4 lighting control units can be used. On-board image archive stores up to 1,024 images.

Vision Components GmbH
Ettlingen, BW 76275  Germany
Apr 03, 2009 Customized to end-user requirements, VC Solar Positioner is used to precisely position solar wafers during production. Design facilitates integration within existing production lines; VC Smart Cameras actuate robot directly and eliminate need for PC. Even with a low camera resolution (1026 x 768), measurement accuracies are under 2 µm. Machine vision solution utilizes standardized components, and modules can be applied during different procedures under production process.

Hi-Tech Solutions Ltd.
Migdal Haemek 23101  Israel
Mar 31, 2009 Requiring only power supply, fully enclosed Model C5 contains embedded microprocessor, camera, illumination unit, vehicle motion detector, Wi-Fi communications, and license plate recognition software. All LPR functions are automated within system, including comparison to database, and output to gate or barrier. Authorized vehicle numbers are stored on unit's database, and pre-registered users can access and modify it via internal web server interface using LAN or Internet connection.

STEMMER IMAGING LTD
Surrey   United Kingdom
Mar 26, 2009 Featuring 18 models including both monochrome and color versions, GigE uEye® HE range of cameras come with uEye® v3.30 driver that provides support for Windows Vista and onboard serial interface. Driver also supports GenICam, with optimized internal image acquisition and facility for image processing in HE camera hardware. Camera's RS232 interface, seen from PC as standard COM port, allows control of peripheral devices such as lens, pan/tilt unit, or lighting controller.

Cognex Corp.
Natick, MA 01760 2059
Mar 20, 2009 Used to verify all products or parts on production line, Checker® 3G series is supplied in IP67 housing and lets user choose presence or measurement sensor configuration. Panel mounted SensorView® Teach Pendant, with One-Click Setup(TM) technology, allows user to set up jobs right on line and view production statistics. Sensor can detect and track over 6,000 ppm in varying positions along production line, delivering consistent and precisely timed pass/fall results.

Toshiba Teli America, Inc.
Irvine, CA 92618
Mar 10, 2009 Model CSGS15BC23 GiantDragon(TM) Gigabit Ethernet industrial camera provides 1,280 x 1,024 resolution at 15 fps and features response range of 230-1,050 nm. At 44 x 29 x 70 mm, it includes 2/3 in. monochrome progressive scan CCD with antiblooming capability as well as global shutter and external trigger for synchronization in demanding machine vision applications. Noncompressed imaging data is sent to host PCs via standard Ethernet cables over distances to 100 m.

JAI, Inc.
San Jose, CA 95134
Jan 23, 2009 Based on 1/3 in. Sony ICX424 monochrome progressive scan CCD, CM-030PMCL-RH offers 656 x 494 active pixel resolution. Digital video is output via Mini-Camera Link with Power over Camera Link (PoCL) compatibility and 8- or 10-bit pixel depth. Remote head configuration enables up to 120 fps continuous operation, and frame rates up to 504 fps can be achieved with vertical binning and partial scan modes. Camera head has 17 mm dia and attaches to 2 m remote cable.

Cincinnati Automation Ltd.
Erlanger, KY 41018
Jan 14, 2009 Designed for food and beverage products, containers, and packages, In-Line Machine Vision Inspection System includes either Cognex or Keyence machine vision system installed in light box with camera setup specified by customer. System can inspect container quality prior to filling operation, provide food product count and/or volume verification prior to container closure, detect foreign matter, correct label placement, and verify day and lot code.