Lenox Instrument Co.
Trevose, PA 19053 3427
Jul 26, 2005 Lenox/Pultz high-temperature CCTV video camera systems provide plant engineers and operators views of burner flames, material alignment and movement, and other process conditions. Mounted directly through wall, flush with exterior wall of furnace or other combustion chamber, or for pan-and-tilt control, products are offered with stainless-steel or aluminum housings that handle temperatures to 4,250 and 500°F, respectively. Both use CCD color camera.

Banner Engineering Corp.
Minneapolis, MN 55440
Jun 30, 2005 Performing up to 1,200 inspections/min, P4 EDGE 1.3 uses 1,280 x 1,024 pixel imager to capture minute details of multiple features at ranges from a few inches to several feet. Self-contained system is available with in-line and right-angle lens positions, and mounting brackets facilitate attachment to machines or conveyors. Operating on 10–30 Vdc, sensor is available with various lighting and C-mount lensing options to meet application needs.

Mitutoyo America Corp.
Aurora, IL 60504 9176
May 11, 2005 Quick Vision Apex® Series CNC video measuring systems are equipped with black and white or color cameras and offer illumination options of programmable ring lights with halogen ring-fiber or white/RGB LED. With 0.1 µm resolution, models are available with measuring ranges from 200 x 200 x 200 mm to 600 x 650 x 250 mm. Along with QVPAK® software, machines incorporate pattern focusing function and programmable power turret tube lens or programmable power zoom lens.

Xtralis Inc.
Norwell, MA 02061
May 09, 2005 ADPRO FastTrace v2.0 secure, remote, off-site video transmission and verification system archives up to 120 days of video recorded at 1 ips on up to 20 cameras. Along with intelligent, interactive management software and compression algorithm capability, system features secondary back-up communication channel, tamper detection, and ability to log all site actions. Other features include Preset on Alarm, Zone Isolation, and Total Systems Integrity.

Xtralis Inc.
Norwell, MA 02061
Apr 27, 2005 Compliant with BS8418 standard, ADPRO FastTrace multi-site video security system features zone isolation capability, PTZ presets, arming/disarming function, secure video transmission, and alarm verification. SitePulse feature works over existing IP lines to continuously watch alarm status. VESDA LaserFOCUS 500 provides smoke detection for business-critical spaces of less than 5,000 ft². Both products include 10MAX voice evacuation system controller.

SICK, Inc.
Bloomington, MN 55438
Mar 28, 2005 Utilizing vision-based technology, Model V 4000 offers point-of-operation safeguarding on press brake machines in metalworking and automotive applications. System mounts on upper beam of press brake and provides safeguarding during fast downward movement of punch. It creates safety volume below die that is constantly monitored for intrusion. Output Signal Switching Device provides signal to switch off machine as soon as intruding object is detected.

Omron Electronics LLC
Schaumburg, IL 60173
Jan 19, 2005 Featuring 1 million pixel digital camera, F500 stores up to 200 images in compact flash that can then be transmitted in batches to permanent storage. Its 2 separate processors, one for judgment and one for communication, allow system to transmit images and be accessed from remote sites without slowing down operating inspection rates. With support for operation in IT networks, unit is suited for various inspection applications.

Banner Engineering Corp.
Minneapolis, MN 55440
May 07, 2003 LX Series light screen combines each diode of electronics system as part of up to 11 light beams that generate nearly solid crosshatch pattern. Achieving detection of objects as small as 0.025 in., series offers response speeds as low as 0.8 msec. Available in 3, 6, or 12 in. sensor lengths, series offers aluminum housing with T-slot. Offered with bipolar NPN and PNP outputs, 10 to 30 Vdc series opposed-mode sensing light screens have max output of 150 mA.

Big Kaiser Precision Tooling, Inc.
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Feb 18, 2003 STP-34 EzVision delivers .0003 in. accuracy at 12 in., with display resolution of .0001 in. Thermo-balanced and artificially aged pearlitic cast-iron structures ensure that equipment is isostatic and will not deform over time or temperature change. Digital tool sensing removes potential for error inherent in manual systems. System measures tool diameter up to 12 in. and tool length up to 16 in. It offers data memory for 250 zero set points and 1,000 nominal tool dimensions.

Leutrek Vision, Inc.
Burlington, MA 01803
Nov 19, 2002 LVmPC works with virtually any type of camera by using existing interfaces on internal PC motherboard or through optional frame grabber or PCMCIA adaptor cards. Up to 4 user-selected PMC add-in cards can be used simultaneously. LVmPC is 100% PC compatible and runs Windows 9x/NT/2000/XP + Embedded versions, Linux, or VxWorks. It utilizes Pentium III processor with 512k cache and Intel I815E chipset.

Riegl USA, Inc.
Orlando, FL 32819
Oct 09, 2002 Model LMS-Z420 fully portable, 3D laser imaging scanner can map topographical targets to natural targets up to 1,000 m away. True Color Channel enhancement improves texturing by gathering additional color data that realistically portrays acquired targets. Unit's wide scan range of vertical (up to 80°) or horizontal frame scan (360°) ensures larger target acquisition with less repeated scans. Scanning rate varies from 1 to 20 scans/sec depending on desired scanning range.

Keyence Corporation of America
Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07675
Mar 01, 2002 CV-751 Controller, with on-screen test function and 0.1 pixel measurement, uses shade scale processor to recognize differences in hue and density. It detects metal parts on similarly colored surfaces and inspects and measures targets with subtle color variations. Application Specific IC (ASIC) processor provides pattern search and measurement at speeds 10 times faster than conventional systems. 1:1 ratio orthogonal pixel requires no asymmetric pixel correction.

Tamron USA Inc.
Commack, NY 11725
Feb 12, 2002 Model 23FM35L 35mm F/2.1 machine vision lens fits mid-range applications between 25mm wide-angle and 50 mm telephoto lenses. It has 30.5mm dia and filter size of 25.5mm. Distortion compensation ensures high resolution from corner to corner even at close minimum focusing distance of 0.3m. Locking mechanisms on focus and iris make it suitable for use in places with significant vibrations.

COGNEX
Natick, MA 01760 2059
Jan 22, 2002 ActiveX-based VisionPro provides flexible, graphical programming environment in which machine-vision applications are prototyped and developed. Software is available for frame grabbers and packaged systems requiring no PC. Each system has comprehensive library of vision software tools. It can be used by systems integrators, OEMs, and manufacturing engineers. Proof-of-concept stage to completed system can be accomplished in less than one week.

General Vision, Inc.
Petaluma, CA 94952
Dec 11, 2001 NeuroSight board has neural network for pattern learning and recognition so it can be configured as smart camera for person identification, fingerprint recognition, target tracking, wood grading, PCB board-inspection, and similar applications. Image recognition is performed by scanning images and comparing features with examples stored in neural network. Teaching and configuring can be performed through PC, keypads or touch screen panels.

COGNEX
Natick, MA 01760 2059
Nov 19, 2001 Capinspect inspects container caps for presence/absence, skew, height, and container fill level while Labelinspect checks package labels for presence/absence, measures label position, and inspects logos, decorations and other features. Show-and-Go graphical user interface on both enables users to train package features by simply drawing box around area to be inspected and clicking button on toolbar. Both work with company’s vision systems.

Aromat Corp.
New Providence, NJ 07974 1507
Nov 06, 2001 A200/A100 Micro Image checkers are high speed, dual camera image-processing devices, that provide sub-pixel accuracy, 256 gray scale resolution, sensor-less trigger features, and do not require PC or network connections for programming or setup. Image processing tools include automatic image retention memory (30 images), feature extraction, optical character verification, and multiple communication protocols.