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FLIR Infrared cameras now ‘talk to Extech Meters’ ….Another first from FLIR
FLIR owns EXTECH, the manufacturer of test and measurement instruments. And now it has launched Meterlink™, an industry-first wireless connection between the two so that meters can ‘talk to’ cameras. This means those involved in electrical and building inspection will be able to work quicker, easier and more intelligently than ever before.
Meterlink makes it possible to transfer, via Bluetooth™, the data acquired by an EXTECH instrument to the infrared camera and instantly embed it on an infrared image for accurate, co-ordinated documentation
For example, during infrared inspection of electrics, users can transmit key readings such as current or voltage from a Meterlink-enabled EXTECH clamp meter directly to the FLIR infrared camera. It brings more intelligence to inspection as typically it is now possible to establish a relationship between heat and load.
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UWE Bristol software sniffs out criminals by the shape of their nose
Forget iris and fingerprint scans – scanning noses could be a quicker and easier way to verify a person's identity, according to scientists from the University of the West of England and University of Bath.
Professor Melvyn Smith led the team at the University of the West of England who developed the PhotoFace system.
“The technique is known as photometric stereo and UWE's Machine Vision Laboratory are one of only three UK centres with expertise in this area. The software then works out the colour, surface orientation and depth of each point on the face by analysing the shading within each of the photos.”
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FLIR: Free online Infrared Image Analysis
A nifty new facility on the FLIR website enables users to evaluate infrared images online. So even without dedicated camera software, visitors can upload an image for analysis. It’s intuitive, easy-to-use and absolutely free.
The FLIR WebViewer also allows measurement tools to be created, moved and deleted. Users can change colour palettes, access details of camera properties and choose the most appropriate temperature measurement scale.
Adjusted images can then be saved to the pc for attachment to an email or incorporation into a report. The online tool provides five image examples with which the user can experiment – a volcano, heating pipes, a power line, a row of parked cars and a building interior.
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Lambda Photometrics are offering a NEW Linescan cameras from Tattile including 8K GigE
Lambda Photometrics are offering a NEW Linescan cameras from Tattile including 8K GigE Tattile offer a range of Linescan cameras providing a low cost solution with industrial ruggedness. Features include:
-High resolution 4080 pixels (colour) 8160 pixels (mono) -CameraLink and GigE interfaces available -Free SDK and GigE filter for ease of integration -Gigabit Ethernet models: Low CPU usage -Shading correction -Offset and gain control -Digital I/O and encoder interface -Programmable LUT -Free SDK For a FREE trial or quotation, contact us by email, alternatively call the Machine Vision Team on 01582 764334.
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Alrad Imaging: Dual resolution contact image sensors
Contact Image Sensors or CIS modules are used in a variety of imaging applications. The more common applications are fax machines, copiers and document readers. However, CIS modules are now being used in many applications including bar code readers, position sensors and vending machines to name just a few. Resolution is important in all these applications and with two new sensors you can change resolution on the fly. CMOS Sensor has produced two image sensors with selectable resolution for use in CIS modules. The C116 is selectable between 300 and 600 dpi while the C118 is selectable between 200 and 400 dpi. Now you can double your system resolution at the flip of a switch.
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FLUKE UK Ltd: Fluke Thermography Care Plans
Fluke has introduced a range of CarePlans for recent and future purchasers of Fluke’s latest Thermal Imagers, the Ti9, Ti10, TiR, TiRx, Ti25, TiR1, Ti32 and TiR32. The Gold, Silver and Bronze Thermal Imager CarePlan packages, available for up to 6 months after date of purchase, are designed to provide fixed cost of ownership by extending the factory warranty period by up to 3 years, as well as offering extra benefits and discounts throughout the complete warranty and CarePlan period.
Fluke Thermal Imagers and CarePlans can be purchased from Fluke authorised distributors. For more information about all Fluke products, visit www.fluke.co.uk
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Stemmer Imaging: STEMMER introduces first 'HSLINK' Products
The new HSLink machine vision connectivity interface pioneered by DALSA. These are the new Piranha HS 12k 90 kHz linescan camera and the Xcelera™-HS PX8 frame grabber.
The new HSLink interface from DALSA has been designed in co-operation with the Camera Link 2 subcommittee to meet the needs of all machine vision applications and carries image data, configuration data and low jitter, real time triggering signals over a simple network topology supporting cameras, intermediate devices and frame grabbers. It combines the key strengths of Camera Link® with new features and functions.
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PhD Scholarships offered by Kingston University.
Kingston University are offering PhD Scholarships.
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Alrad Imaging: The PIXCI® ECB1-34 base Camera Link frame grabber
The PIXCI® ECB1-34 base Camera Link frame grabber plugs into an ExpressCard/34 or ExpressCard/54 slot in a notebook computer. With 200 megabyte per second sustained data transfer rates, and burst transfers up to 250 megabytes per second, almost all base Camera Link cameras are supported.
The PIXCI® ECB1-34 captures from line scan or area scan cameras operating in either free-run (continuous) or controlled (triggered) mode.
The PIXCI® ECB1-34 requires no hardware setup or adjustment. After installing the XCAP program, insert the PIXCI® ECB1-34 in the ExpressCard slot, connect the camera link cable, power up the camera, and start capturing images.
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Matrox Imaging: Matrox Iris GT smart camera now runs Microsoft Windows XP Embedded (XPe)
Smart camera offers familiar PC-like environment for machine vision applications.
Matrox Imaging smart cameras offer a dust-proof, immersion-resistant and extremely rugged construction. A choice of image sensors, combined with an efficient Intel® Atom® embedded processor, allow the cameras to tackle a wide variety of machine vision applications. Designed for systems integrators, machine builders and OEMs who must deploy fully custom applications; Matrox Iris GT runs Windows® XP Embedded and offers a PC-like development environment.
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Cognex: Track and Trace webinar for medical device industry
Cognex and Fairfield are running a free vision webinar on Thursday 4th March covering Track and Trace in the Medical Device industry. The webinar will highlight the uses of 2D code, the latest in code reading technology and current regulations plus application examples and a live demo.
From hospital sterilization departments to medical device manufacturers, this webinar will benefit all those concerned with traceability on medical devices. Just 30 minutes, right from your desk. For more information and to register just follow the link
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Stemmer Imaging can offer DALSA's new Falcon VGA300HG, 1M120 HG, and 1.4M100 HG cameras
These high-speed cameras feature high quality DALSA global shutter CMOS image sensors for applications where imaging of fast-moving objects without smear or distortion is required. This includes electronics manufacturing, semiconductor inspection, and industrial metrology (gauging).
The Falcon HG camera series meets the needs of the machine vision industry by providing excellent sensitivity and very fast frame rates. The VGA300 HG is a monochrome camera delivering 300 frames per second, while the 1M120 HG offers 1 megapixel resolution with 120 fps, and the 1.4M100 HG delivers 1.4 megapixel resolution with 100 fps. In addition to the HG models optimised for high sensitivity, DALSA also offers the Falcon 1.4M100 XDR, a 1.4 megapixel camera delivering 100 fps and optimised for high dynamic range.
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Alrad Imaging Alrad announce two new compact cameras from Watec
In their latest newsletter Alrad Imaging announce two new CCD cameras from Watec, the well respected manufacturer of compact, lightweight CCD cameras.
Brief details are:-
WAT 250D2: This is a colour camera with a 1/3” 752x582 CCD sensor. This camera has ultra high sensitivity. (EXview 0.02 Lux upgrade to WAT-250D)
WAT 400D: This is a colour camera with a 1/3” 752x582 CCD sensor and is a waterproof version of the popular WAT-200D, c/w 2.8mm A/I Lens, IP68 Sealed (waterproof to 200 feet)
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Matrox Imaging: GigE Vision® industrial camera makes debut
Matrox GatorEye is a GigE Vision® camera family designed for the harshest manufacturing environments. This industrial camera has an IP67 rating, offers a sturdy, dust-proof and washable casing, and is powered by 12-24 Volts DC or by Power over Ethernet (PoE). GatorEye also includes an opto-coupled trigger input, strobe output, eight GPIOs and a controlled current source for driving LED illuminators directly.
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Alrad Imaging: EMCCD cameras available from ALRAD
Alrad Imaging can supply the Raptor Photonics new Merlin EMCCD Camera with a CameraLink or GigE output. The ME247-CL (monochrome) and ME246-CL (colour) cameras offer a standard CameraLink output inside a compact housing, designed for demanding security, industrial or scientific applications. In order to support GigE output, Raptor also offers a standard adaptor box from Pleora, which converts CameraLink data to GigE data. Pleora’s iPORT PT1000-CL IP Engine streams video and imagaing data in real time over standard GigE connections between Base-configuration Camera Link cameras and PCs. RaptorVision Capture and SDK allows for easy control of the camera and acquisition of images.
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Scorpion Vision Ltd: Scorpion Vision supports OpenCV!
With the latest edition of Scorpion version 8 comes the ability to build complete machine vision systems at a very low cost using open source libraries. Existing users of OpenCV may have to create their own applications using a compiler but with Scorpion Vision they have a ready made framework they can use to import their OpenCV Tools. Scorpion Vision takes care of the camera interfacing (with support for hundreds of cameras), input/output, system management and other control functionality whilst the user can be left to focus 100% on the machine vision task. Thereby improving stability and allowing rapid development and therefore dramatically reduced costs.
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ALRAD IMAGING: The efficient high speed camera for automated machine vision applications
The Cyclocam incorporates the very latest in high speed camera technology for automated production line applications. It is the ideal camera for companies needing to inspect recurring cyclical processes, but this camera can also make traditional high speed recordings.
It is a fully portable, battery powered unit with built in LCD display – so movement can be viewed directly, or sequences can be later downloaded to a PC for detailed analysis.
Cyclocam captures up to 250fps at full VGA resolution and at higher frame rates, up to 10,000fps, at reduced resolutions (ROI). Sequence length depends on the amount of RAM fitted.
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FLIR sponsors the Century of Infrared Photography
October 2010 marks the centenary of the first published infrared photograph, when Professor Robert Williams Wood gave a special lecture to the Royal Photographic Society in London.
The Royal Photographic Society is joining with the Royal Astronomical Society to present a keynote two-day Infrared 100 symposium on October 7th and 8th at the headquarters of the RAS in London.
The RPS will also be holding an exhibition of a hundred years of infrared imaging, from photographic to thermal, at its Bath headquarters during October 2010, and its prestigious annual publication 'Portfolio TWO' will include articles on both infrared photography and thermal imaging.
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International Conference and Exhibition on Biometric Technology
3rd and 4th September 2010 at PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore, India
This conference will bring together researchers in Biometric Technologies and provide them with a forum to publish their ideas. The conference would also provide an opportunity for knowledge sharing on the latest trends.
This is being jointly organised by the Machine Vision Laboratory at the University of the West of England (UWE)and PSG College of Technology, Biomedical Engineering Dept.
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Scorpion Vision Ltd: Scorpion 8 ready for download
Scorpion Vision Software has recently been updated with Version 8, the latest edition which includes a number of significant enhancements over version 7, including:
- Chess board calibration for quick and easy 3D vision
- A 3D Option for Scorpion Basic
- Extended camera support for linescan and other special cameras
- A 650 Euro entry level license with support for OpenCV Libraries
- A new multicore processor option
- More competitive pricing on all license types
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Alrad Imaging appointed UK distributor for GiDEL Ltd range of Machine Vision and Imaging products
Alrad Imaging has been appointed a UK distributor for GiDEL Ltd range of Machine Vision and Imaging products.
GiDEL provides powerful development tools and universal FPGA platforms for Acceleration of imaging and algorithms. GiDEL also offering high performance reconfigured Frame Grabbers systems with both customised and market standard libraries.
Hai Migdal, European Sales Manager at GiDEL said "I am pleased to have Alrad Imaging as our partner distributor for the British territory. I am positive that the huge technical and commercial capabilities of the Alrad team will increase dramatically the position of GiDEL’s technology in the Machine Vision, Defence &Medical Imaging strategic markets while adding high performance imaging"
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MultiPix Imaging Ltd: MultiPix introduces the latest Basler 1MP 60fps GigE Camera
Basler is expanding its successful Pilot GigE series with new models equipped with Kodak’s dual tap KAI-01020 CCD sensor. The new monochrome and colour Pilot models can capture 60 fps at full 1MP resolution. The 60 fps rate is a key requirement for allowing increased throughput in the factory automation market. In intelligent traffic applications, semiconductor and electronics manufacturing, this is also a significant advantage.
The Pilot camera family is based on the best Kodak and Sony CCD sensors for exceptional image quality. Equipped with a Gigabit Ethernet interface, these cameras take maximum advantage of the Kodak sensor technology and can often substitute for more costly CameraLink cameras and frame grabbers.
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Alrad Imaging: StreamPix 4 –The solution for multi camera simultaneous acquisition in a single interface
Alrad is pleased to offer StreamPix 4 software. With StreamPix 4 it is possible to view, control and acquire from multiple cameras simultaneously in the same interface. The user interface of StreamPix 4 provides a complete management console for cameras, simplifying the setup, control and acquisition from any number and type of cameras, both locally and remotely connected. StreamPix 4 can support an infinite number of cameras. The number of cameras supported is limited by a condition wherein the combined data rate of the cameras exceeds the PCI bus bandwidth or processor capabilities of the computer.
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Cognex UK Ltd: Cognex Vision System Webinar - 10 things to ask before buying
With so many vision systems available today, it can be difficult to know which one is right for your particular application.
Whether you are new to machine vision or an experienced user, this webinar will guide you through the vision system selection process, providing answers to 10 critical questions you should be asking and will also give you valuable tips for evaluating specific product features.
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Alrad Imaging: New easy, accurate and fast line scan cameras with GigE vision output
Alrad Imaging is pleased to announce the introduction of the e2v AViiVA EM1 linescan camera for industrial machine vision applications.
The AViiVA EM1 is the perfect candidate for industrial vision applications requiring both the ease of use, the benefits of economical cost offered by the Gigabit Ethernet interface and the highest electro optical and line rate performances.Vision applications for the EM1 include web inspection, process control, print inspection, sorting, surface inspection, OCR and barcode reading.
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Multipix Imaging: Experience the ‘Power of 3D Vision’ with MultiPix
MultiPix Imaging invites you to experience the ‘Power of 3D Vision”. Their annual technology day will take place 11th March 2010, near Oxford, where world leading Machine Vision Software HALCON 9.0 and the latest 3D Vision technology from MVTec will be demonstrated. You will have the opportunity to see first hand with explanations and demonstrations from the manufacturers themselves. Basler VC will also present their latest Mega Pixel camera ranges. This free 3D technology is a must see for anyone considering or using machine vision.
Find out more about 3D vision technology and book today
UKIVA is now using Twitter
UKIVA Breaking news stories are now posted on Twitter.
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Matrox Iris GT smart camera named Best in Test 2010 Award finalist
Awards recognize important and innovative products in electronics test and measurement
Matrox Imaging announced that the Matrox Iris GT smart camera has been selected by editors at Test & Measurement World magazine as a finalist in the Best in Test 2010 awards. Matrox Iris GT is one of 6 nominees in the “Machine vision and inspection” category.
The winner of each category will be determined by a vote of Test & Measurement World readers and editors. Category winners will be announced on-line at www.tmworld.com on April 1, 2010 and in the magazine’s April 2010 issue.
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Scorpion Vision Ltd: A new range of quality, low cost machine vision lenses
Scorpion Vision today announced stock availability of a new range of lenses at a remarkably low cost. Initially offering 6, 8, 12, 16, 25, 35 and 75mm 1.3 megapixel lenses, the portfolio will be further enhanced with the addition of 5 megapixel lenses in March 2010. Paul Wilson, Sales Director at Scorpion Vision said, 'these new lenses are superb with a quality build that is not expected for the price. We'll be bundling these units with our existing machine vision packages as part of our 3D starter kits which also include a Scorpion license and cameras by Sony. Customers can also purchase single units direct from our e-commerce site with immediate effect'.
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STEMMER IMAGING can offer DALSA's New Range of Falcon High Speed Cameras
DALSA’s new Falcon VGA300 HG, 1M120 HG, and 1.4M100 HG cameras. These high-speed cameras feature high quality DALSA global shutter CMOS image sensors for applications where imaging of fast-moving objects without smear or distortion is required. This includes electronics manufacturing, semiconductor inspection, and industrial metrology (gauging).
The Falcon HG camera series meets the needs of the machine vision industry by providing excellent sensitivity and very fast frame rates. The VGA300 HG is a monochrome camera delivering 300 frames per second, while the 1M120 HG offers 1 megapixel resolution with 120 fps, and the 1.4M100 HG delivers 1.4 megapixel resolution with 100 fps. In addition to the HG models optimised for high sensitivity, DALSA also offers the Falcon 1.4M100 XDR, a 1.4 megapixel camera delivering 100 fps and optimised for high dynamic range.
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Alrad Imaging: Alrad awarded new quality standard for customer service
Alrad Instruments were successfully awarded the ISO 9001:2008 Quality management system standard earlier this year and have passed its first surveillance under the new standard.
Graham Alderton, ALRADS Managing Director said:- “Alrad has always taken the quality of service we give our customers as one of our prime aims. We have been ISO approved for many years now and it is important to us that our customers know they are buying from a company that has “quality of service” at the forefront of its ideals. The gaining of the new ISO standard has reinforced our existing quality system. All our suppliers are vetted under the quality system we have installed, and all our in-house procurement and handling systems are monitored very closely.
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Intelligent Imaging Programme Event
The UKIVA supports this event on 3rd February 2010 at the IET, Savoy Place, London WC2R 0BL
The Imaging SIG of the Sensors & Instrumentation and Photonics & Plastic Electronics KTNs would like to invite you to its flagship event, the Intelligent Imaging Programme. This general imaging event will also form the official launch event for the recently established Imaging SIG.
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UKIVA welcomes 2 new members
UKIVA welcomes Panther Vision into membership.
Panther Vision provides independent consultancy and bespoke product development and is interested in joint development opportunities.
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UKIVA also welcomes the Digital Imaging Research Centre, of Kingston University as Academic members.
They value a balance between scientific excellence and applied research and are always keen to explore collaboration with industry and opportunities for knowledge transfer.
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Alrad Imaging: Alrad introduces another GigE Vision camera for industrial applications
ALRAD IMAGING is pleased to announce that MATRIX VISION has unveiled their latest GigE camera the mvBlueCOUGAR-X. The camera is full of extra hardware-based smart features and design highlights. For example, the very compact and high quality housing is fit for industrial use and features lockable connectors. The mvBlueCOUGAR-X series will cover various applications with its wide range of highly sensitive CCD-/CMOS- colour and gray scale sensors. C-Mount, CS-Mount as well as S-Mount lenses are supported.
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Exclusive Distribution Agreement for AVT Prosilica Cameras Announced by STEMMER IMAGING
Since November 1st, 2009, the Allied Vision Technologies (AVT) range of Prosilica GigE cameras will be exclusively distributed by STEMMER IMAGING. This follows AVT’s rebranding of the Prosilica range with the establishment of ‘Prosilica’ as a camera series name.
AVT, market leader in the manufacture of digital FireWire industrial cameras, acquired Canadian GigE camera manufacturer, Prosilica, in the middle of 2008. Prosilica was one of the first camera manufacturers on the international market to offer a broad range of GigE cameras with different sensors after the GigE Vision standard was defined. The addition of the Prosilica range has made AVT one of the most important and diversified camera manufacturers worldwide.
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MultiPix Imaging launch smallest Gige camera for Basler
The new GigE Ace camera series, launched by Basler at the Vision Show takes compact to another level, housed measuring just 29x29 mm!! This sugar cube includes Power over Ethernet, high-performance features and very easy integration on both the hardware and software sides. The ace series will initially consist of four camera models in monochrome and color with resolutions from VGA to two megapixels and featuring a C-mount adapter. All cameras are equipped with a CCD sensor. Amazing good value, this camera will encourage the transition from analogue to digital. The first ace models will be available beginning of 2010.
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Matrox Radient eCL high-performance Camera Link® frame grabber now supports Altera® Stratix® IV processing FPGA
More FPGA resources and higher clock rate bring better performance to imaging applications
At Vision 2009, Matrox Imaging is pleased to announce the Matrox Radient eCL Camera Link® frame grabber now supports the Altera® Stratix® IV processing FPGAs.
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Alrad Introduces the DiViiNA-LM1 GigE Vision line scan camera
Alrad Imaging has announced the introduction of the e2v DiViiNA- LM1 GigE Vision line scan camera which incorporates the proven quality of 1024, 2048 and 4096 pixel line scan sensors and is designed specifically to deliver the optimum solution to machine vision system integrators looking for a cost effective and reliable line scan camera, whilst seeking to maintain high end CCD performance. The new Gigabit Ethernet interface gives further cost reduction opportunities at the machine vision system level, as well as multi-cast capabilities and enhanced ease of use.
Typical applications for the DiViiNA-LM1 are web inspection, parts inspection and sorting or general machine vision solutions.
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New system boards for Matrox Supersight HPC platform now available
Intel® Xeon® 5500 series processor featuring Nehalem microarchitecture improves performance in high-throughput image processing applications
At Vision 2009, Matrox Imaging is announcing two PICMG 1.3 boards for its high-performance computing (HPC) platform, Matrox Supersight e2. The new system host board (SHB-5520) and the x86 accelerator board (XAB-5520) support Intel’s latest-generation microarchitecture, Nehalem, through the use of the Intel 5520 chipset.
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Lambda Photometrics announce New Catalogue from LATAB Industrial LED Lighting
LATAB have released their new catalogue of Industrial LED Lighting for Machine Vision Applications and it is available for download on our website.
New products featured are the SMD type (surface mounted) high intensity LEDs which use “amber” (617 nm) LEDs. This new design is referred to as the SAH series. These have 50% more intensity than the PAH series of hole mounted red LEDs at 630 nm.
This new technology makes certain types of LED lights more cost effective than they previously had been with PAH series and also allows the range available to be increased.
To discuss your application call 01582 764334 and ask for Martin Golding or Clive Phillips, our Machine Vision Specialists.
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Matrox Imaging launches Authorized Integrator Program in Europe
European integrators develop turn-key vision systems crafted with the best components in the industry
Following a successful launch in North America, Matrox Imaging is pleased to bring its Authorized Integrator Program to Europe. The Matrox Authorized Integrator Program will help European manufacturers find qualified, local machine vision consultants to integrate vision systems into their manufacturing processes. Matrox Imaging European Sales Manager Sam Lopez says “The Authorized Integrator Program means that European manufacturers will be able to look in their own back yards and find local vision experts with the knowledge and experience to build powerful turn-key imaging solutions.”
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