Researchers have developed a vision guided robotic inspection system that assists in manufacturing processes by providing automated inspection and computer-aided decision making. The system integrates an R12 articulated robot arm and an industrial camera that operates with software to calculate algorithms that work together to increase the quality of [...]
Laser cutting is a technology that utilizes laser beams to cut through materials. Laser cutting can be found in industrial manufacturing applications. In recent years, the technology has become more affordable and is being used by hobbyists, in small business operations and in schools. The way laser cutting works [...]
The textile materials and fabrics used in automotive applications, such as headliners are usually made of a knitted fabric which is laminated to a foam backing. The knitted material is made from yarn, and once knitted, is dyed and finished to give the fabric the appearance and dimensional stability [...]
As technology continues to move forward and advance, scanning vision systems are becoming more accessible to manufacturers. Whether you’re operating in the display industry or are involved in semiconductor manufacturing or anything in between, scanning vision technology can be found along the production lines. Manufacturers find that any item that [...]
The continued improvements in machine vision scanning technologies likely means that the technology will be utilized in more arenas than it currently is. The technology behind these machine vision systems is making them more accessible, foolproof to operate and robust. Whether you’re involved in the automotive industry or in semiconductor [...]
Machine vision systems have long been the staple of technology in manufacturing settings. Their ability to speed up production lines and to better notice flaws in manufactured items, makes them an invaluable piece of equipment. Did you know, though that machine vision systems are also being used in self-driving cars? [...]
In both medical and industrial settings, those involved may be faced with a challenge of being able to see and manipulate “small objects.” Choosing the correct lens and camera can help overcome these challenges, especially in inspection application settings in which a small object needs to be identified, measured and [...]
At its core, a machine vision system has one task and that is to “collect and process optical information so measurements, observations or decisions can be made.” All of this happens without human intervention, other than at the beginning of the process when the specifications are input. The benefit of [...]
The ability to predict crop yield is beneficial and one being studied to provide added insight for farmers and researchers. In a study conducted by the University of Florida, an off-the-shelf Canon 10 MPixel camera with a 1/2.3" CCD image sensor and USB interface captured images of citrus under different [...]
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