In advanced deposition and coating processes, the real challenge often begins after the material is applied. It is not enough to deposit particles onto a surface, the result must also be examined for consistency, coverage, and overall quality. In fields such as cold spray, thermal coating, and advanced thermal [...]
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Universe Kogaku is a renowned manufacturer of optical lenses and lens assemblies for various applications, including machine vision, instrumentation, inspection, forensic investigation and Infra-red imaging applications and other critical systems. Among their product lines, the hi-resolution lenses are designed to meet the needs of the [...]
If you’ve ever seen a mailroom in action, it may seem like a miracle that anything gets delivered on time. The sheer volume of packages that the U.S. Postal Service and other shipping handlers must deal with is staggering. Not to mention the frequent occurrences [...]
An electric eye uses photodetection to determine whether something obstructs the light sensor beam. Electric eye technology is practical and straightforward. […]
When it comes to security, every effort and technical advancement helps. For example, CCTV and machine vision lenses play an essential role in keeping us safe. Here’s a look at how these lenses improve safety. […]
Today’s two main types of image sensor technology are used in digital camera technology: CCD and CMOS. Both have their benefits and cons, but which one is ultimately better? Let’s examine each technology to find out. […]
Every industry will find a plethora of new applications as machines become smarter. The first two parts of this series explored how machine vision can help with defect detection and quality control. The final part will look at its use in the food industry, which [...]
Machine vision technologies enable the development of hardware and software that can examine its surroundings and derive conclusions based on what it observes. The concept is not new, but recent advancements enable a wide range of fascinating industrial solutions, from defect detection to vastly better [...]
Errors are unavoidable in the food production, packaging, and distribution processes due to the number of intricate steps involved. So it comes as no surprise that manufacturers are now resorting to advanced food inspection systems to perform quality checks on food items—this helps avoid human [...]
