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Active Silicon introduces a conduction cooled, 3U CompactPCI Camera Link frame grabber.
Designed for extremely rugged environments this new addition to the Phoenix range operates in temperatures of -40ºC to +85ºC, is fitted with a conduction cooled assembly and has support for VxWorks. These features make the board ideal for the harsh environments found in industrial, military and aerospace applications. This Phoenix D48CL-3CPCI32 utilises rear panel I/O and supports the 32-bit/66MHz CompactPCI (cPCI) bus. The Camera Link interface encompasses dual Base/single Medium configurations, including PoCL cameras, at 60MHz pixel clock rates, and the comprehensive Software Developers Kit supports application development not only under VxWorks but also Linux, QNX and most other operating systems.
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FIRSTSIGHT VISION introduces new high performance lens
FIRSTSIGHT VISION has added the MACRO VARON™ 85 mm f4.5 lens from Schneider Kreuznach to its optics portfolio. This new lens has been designed to improve the resolution and flexibility of advanced inspection systems using linescan cameras up to 12K with 5 micron pixels. Linescan systems are used for the high-speed inspection of continuously moving material, such as steel strip, paper and other uncut materials.
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UKIVA Seminars from MACH08 on website
UKIVA seminar presentations given at MACH08 in April are now available to download from the UKIVA website. They can be accessed via the 'Free Resources' section.
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Active Silicon introduces a multi-channel HD-SDI frame grabber in PCI Express formats.
The Phoenix HD-SDI range offers low latency capture from uncompressed 8-bit and 10-bit Serial Digital Interface (SDI) and High Definition Serial Digital Interface (HD-SDI) video sources. All variants support the SMTPE 292M standard and can capture from 270Mbit/s and 540Mbit/s standard definition SDI sources, as well as up to 1.484Gbit/s HD-SDI sources. Supported video formats include 525 NTSC, 625 PAL 720p and 1080i resolutions. In addition the Phoenix D20HDSDI models offer simultaneous capture from SDI or HD-SDI inputs and the entry level D10HDSDI has a single channel capability. The range is available for single lane and four lane PCI Express interfaces.
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Alrad Imaging: mvHYPERION-CLf - PCI Express frame grabber for FULL CameraLink
Alrad announce the new mvHYERPION-CLf which extends MATRIX VISION's PCIe family with a CameraLink frame grabber for FULL CL cameras.
The PCI Express x4 interface offers the necessary band width for image transfer and makes it possible to operate one CameraLink camera with FULL, MEDIUM or BASE configuration. Here, a data rate up to 1 GB/s is possible.
The mvHYPERION-CLf is suited for a multitude of image acquisition and image processing applications in the fields of science and industry. The frame grabber features two MiniCL connectors for camera control, opto-isolated I/Os (for trigger and flash control) and a camera power supply. Alternatively, it is possible to power the CameraLink cameras via Power over CameraLink (PoCL).
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Alrad Imaging: 15 New cameras announced for Industrial Applications
Alrad Imaging have announced that US camera manufacturer COSTAR have introduced 15 New Cameras including Megapixel, Camera Link & PowerOver Camera Link and Gigabit Ethernet (GigE).Both Colour and Monochrome cameras are offered for many types.
Amongst the newcomers is the SI-M410GE which is a 1/2" CCD Digital Gigabit Ethernet (GigE) Monochrome Progressive Scan Camera perfect for quality control in many different production processes including PCB and component inspection, medical imaging and intelligent transportation systems.
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Adimec: New CEO Adimec
Adimec is proud to announce Andries Hofman recently named Chief Executive Officer of Adimec Holding BV (leading supplier of high-performance digital cameras and camera lens assemblies for machine vision, medical imaging, and defense imaging) Andries’s vision involves building Adimec’s success with current and future product solutions to increase their customers’ competitiveness among various industries.
Andries started his career at Fokker in the aerospace industry, after a position at Nefit Fasto, he became the Senior Director Program Manager at ASML.
“My choice for Adimec was not that difficult: a great company with skillful and enthusiastic colleagues, great products and the potential to be one of the dominant players in the market."
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Alrad Imaging: The New Alta Analogue Frame Grabber
Alrad Imaging have announced the Alta-AN analogue frame grabbers for Semiconductor and Industrial Vision OEMs. This family can acquire from almost any analogue cameras on the market, from high speed asynchronous-reset monochrome cameras to super high resolution colour HDTV cameras. The Alta frame grabbers are high-quality, PCI Express bus imaging products, well supported by an easy-to-use SDK, and drivers for most popular software imaging packages.
There are three main models in the Alta family: Alta-AN1, Alta-AN2 and Alta-AN4. The Alta-AN1 has one Virtual Frame Grabber (VFG) and can support one analogue camera of any type. The Alta-AN2 has two VFGs and support two cameras, and the Alta-AN4 has four VFGs and support four cameras.
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Scorpion Vision Ltd: 20 bottles per second Milk Bottle Vision System at Foodex Meatex 2008
Scorpion Vision, has been deployed in a broad range of environments from automotive manufacturing to fish feeding analysis systems. The open platform and easy to use graphical interface with no programming requirements means Scorpion can be used by anybody and not just machine vision specialists. Well within the system's capabilities is in-line milk bottle inspection at up to 20 bottles per second. The system on display at Foodex is using a single Unibrain Firewire camera that is triggered when each bottle is in view of the camera. The vision system detects the presence of the label and reads the 'sell by' date within 30 milliseconds.
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FREE Fluke Building Inspection with Thermography webinars
Fluke, the global leader in handheld electronic test and measurement technology, is offering free participation in Building Inspection with Thermography seminars via the Web from a PC on the participant’s desk. Each Webinar looks at a wide range of performance issues including moisture intrusion, sources of heat loss such as insufficient insulation or broken seals, the insulation around furnaces and boilers, and mechanical and electrical components liable to imminent failure. Participants can ask questions at the end of their session.
The planned dates are the following Tuesdays – 29th April, 6th and 27th May, and 10th June – all from 13.00 to 14.15.
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Cognex introduces next-generation Vision System
Make it small. Make it smart. Make it easy. That's what Cognex has achieved with the next-generation In-Sight Micro vision system. In-Sight Micro packs a complete vision system into a remarkably small package, measuring just 30mmx30mmx60mm. Together with the new, intuitive EasyBuilder configuration software, and smart VisionView operator interface display, In-Sight Micro will forever change the way people think about and use vision.
The In-Sight Micro is a full vision system the size of a small remote-head camera, ideal for mounting in very tight spaces on robots, production lines and machinery. It also provides flexible mounting capability with a unique non-linear calibration tool that allows mounting up to 45 degrees.
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Cognex UK Ltd: Cognex introduces new Checker Vision Sensor
Cognex has added the Checker 232 model to its award-winning Checker vision sensor product line. Designed to inspect small features over a wide area, Checker provides reliable inspection results on the fastest production lines, detecting and inspecting up to 1500 parts per minute.
Checker is ideal for applications where small features are being inspected on large parts, such as the inspection of clips and springs on large automotive assemblies. It is also ideal when a much longer working distance is needed and the vision sensor must be mounted far from the area to be inspected.
Unlike traditional sensors, there's no limit to the number of part features that a single Checker can inspect. It's simple to set up and offers IP67 protection.
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FRAMOS Electronics: MegaPlus series cameras from FRAMOS
FRAMOS Electronics is pleased to present the top of the line MegaPlus series camera models offering the resolution and image quality needed for sophisticated industrial and scientific applications. Ideal for medical imaging applications, they reach a colour depth of true 12 bits per channel with a resolution of 4872 pixels × 3248 pixels. The camera is available with a colour or a greyscale sensor and has exceedingly low image noise. The compact enclosure houses a 16 megapixel CCD with a sensor area of 36mm × 24mm (Pixel size 7.4 μm × 7.4 μm). Passive (EP16000) or active (EC16000) cooling and an optional fan lower the sensor’s temperature and hence reduce dark current noise to a minimum. For more details please contact: www.framos.co.uk
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Firstsight Vision introduces the CS-Mount version of the AVT PIKE F-032B/C
The CS-Mount is similar to the more traditional C-Mount, but has a slightly shorter flange-focal length. It is commonly used in space and cost sensitive applications where the camera needs to be as small as possible. This can be used in conjunction the angled camera head version which offers additional space-saving benefits.
The PIKE F-032B/C camera range features 1/3” monochrome or colour progressive scan sensors with VGA (640 x 480) resolution together with a dual IEEE1394b digital data interface. The 62.5 MB/s bandwidth of the IEEE1394b bus allows for high frame rates from multiple cameras on the same bus. In addition, the F-032B/C offers deferred image transport which gives system designers full control over bus usage by allowing captured images to be held in a FIFO until requested.
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Scorpion Vision Ltd: A new range of wide VGA industrial cameras starting at less than £500
Scorpion Vision Ltd is pleased to introduce into the UK the PixeLINK PL-B760 series of Wide VGA (752 x 480) cameras and board level modules to our line of Machine Vision products. The PL-B761 monochrome and PL-B762 colour cameras are available with a FireWire, Gigabit Ethernet or USB 2.0 interface. These cameras are designed specifically for industrial inspection applications. The CMOS Global Shutter sensor features an asynchronous electronic shutter to freeze the high-speed motion that is common in industrial applications. The large 6µm pixel pitch and high peak responsivity enhances the camera’s ability to operate with short integration (exposure) times and low light levels.
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Alrad Imaging: mvBlueLYNX-M7 aids Automatic Number Plate Recognition and vehicle counting.
The Alrad website featured product for March 2008 is the Matrix Vision mvBlueLYNX-M7 intelligent sensor. More and more cities around the world try to control the traffic in order to avoid traffic congestions.
Examples are LONDON and STOCKHOLM with their Congestion Charge.
The camera could be used to enforce the payment of the charge by registering the number plates "on the fly".
Number plate recognition for restricted areas (parking lots, companies, airports,....) car size classification, average speed cameras are also examples where you could use the camera.
Any toll plaza on a motorway would use these cameras as well. Also traffic frequency counts are an application field. Alrad now have a dedicated web page on the mvBlueLYNX
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FREE “hands-on” Thermal Imaging training seminars
Fluke is offering a series of Thermal Imaging Training Seminars around the UK and Ireland in which electricians and maintenance technicians can gain hands-on experience of the latest, powerful, easy-to-use, handheld thermal imagers for preventative maintenance. All seminars are based around real case studies: no previous experience is necessary. Attendance is free to pre-registered delegates only – go to www.fluke.co.uk and click on Events/Seminars.
Participants will handle a variety of thermal imagers and learn how they can be used as part of a predictive maintenance and condition monitoring programme. Participants will be taken through the benefits, how to identify potential problems more effectively, how to determine the best troubleshooting strategy, how to be more productive through implementation of that strategy, and how to report the results.
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Alrad Imaging: EPIX PIXCI-EC1 PCI Express Notebook Camera Link Frame Grabber
Alrad Imaging have announced the introduction of the PIXCI® EC1 frame grabber supports all Full, Medium, and Base configuration Camera Link cameras with bandwidth requirements of 191 Megabytes (1528 Mbits) per second or less. Compatible with ExpressCard, the mobile PCI Express interface for notebook computers, the PIXCI® EC1 offers dedicated support to more than 70 of the newest, most advanced, highest bandwidth machine vision cameras.
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UKIVA provides largest Seminar Programme ever at MACH 2008
UKIVA will be running its most ambitious programme of FREE seminars at the MACH 2008 exhibition, 21-25 April 2008, NEC, Birmingham UK. With financial support from the Photonics Knowledge Transfer Network helping to fund the seminars, the overall theme will be “Why machine vision is now mainstream, reliable and cost-effective”. The seminars will concentrate on the totality of solving problems with vision, including optics and lighting, as well as cameras and software and other components.
There will be one programme on Monday and Wednesday and a different programme on Tuesday and Thursday, each featuring 5 seminars from UKIVA members Alrad Imaging, Firstsight Vision, FLIR Systems, Matrox Imaging and Multipix Imaging. Friday’s seminar will be aimed primarily at the exhibition’s exhibitors to help them know what to look for in a vision system. The seminars will take place in Hall 4 on the UKIVA stand.
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Matrox Imaging: GigE Vision™ / IEEE 1394 IIDC acquisition made easy with Matrox Concord
March 10, 2008 – Dorval, Quebec, Canada. Matrox Imaging is pleased to announce Matrox Concord, a family of interface cards that are pre-licensed for use with the Matrox Imaging Library (MIL) and pre-configured to minimize application setup time.
With the Matrox Concord family, connecting to GigE Vision™ or IEEE 1394 IIDC devices has never been easier. The single-port Matrox Concord GigE is factory-configured to maximize the size of jumbo packets and manage interrupt moderation and receive descriptors for optimal GigE Vision™ performance. Matrox Concord 1394 features three IEEE-1394a/b adapter ports and a 1394a/b bilingual copper connection.
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Scorpion Vision Software: The Navigation System for an Experimental Autonomous Underwater Vehicle
The National Oceanography Centre (NOC) in Southampton is currently building a machine for an annual competition designed to advance Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) technology. It is hoped this will be achieved by challenging the next generation of engineers and scientists to design and build an AUV and then perform realistic missions in the underwater environment.
The competition will encourage young engineers and scientists to think about underwater technology and its future possibilities, as well as fostering ties between the students and the organisations involved in AUV technologies.
Scorpion Vision software has been selected for the vehicle guidance task.
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Firstsight Vision will be at the MACH 2008 Exhibition
Firstsight Vision will be at the MACH 2008 Exhibition
and will be showing a comprehensive range of industrial vision products and systems for end users and system integrators. These have applications in inspection, automation and robotics and will include the VA61 compact vision system with Sherlock control software, the new range of Optronis high speed cameras and the versatile Common Vision Blox imaging toolkit.
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Fluke offers Thermal Imaging Webinars free on the Web
Fluke is again offering free participation in thermal imaging seminars via the Web from a PC on the participant’s desk. Each hour-long Webinar spells out the great benefits that a purpose-designed thermal imager can bring as part of a preventative maintenance strategy – to fix problems before they fail. Participants can ask questions at the end of their session.
The planned dates are the following Tuesdays – 18th March, 8th and 29th April, 6th and 27th May, and 10th June – all from 11am to 12 noon. Information about how to apply for the free Webinars can be found at www.fluke.co.uk/ti
Participants will be taken through the benefits, how to identify potential problems more effectively, how to determine the best troubleshooting strategy, how to be more productive through implementation of that strategy, and how to report the results.
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Alrad Imaging: SENTECH 2 Megapixel camera with USB2.0 Interface
Alrad Imaging have announced the introduction of a new 2 Megapixel, high resolution CCD camera from Sentech the well known US manufacturer of Machine vision cameras.
The STC-C202USB-AT is a cased camera which uses a 1/⅛˝Sony progressive scan CCD sensor with a pixel resolution of 1628 x 1236. The camera is available in monochrome and with an RGB primary colour filter. There are a number of different software programmes to support the camera.
At UXGA output resolution (1600 x 1200) the frame rate is 15fps. An uncased OEM version the STC-C202USB-BSCS is also available. More information on this exciting new development can be found on our web site.
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Industrial Technology Systems Ltd (ITS) : Free Machine Vision Seminar in Middlesbrough
You are invited to a Free Machine Vision Seminar, taking place on the 24th April 2008 in Middlesbrough, to learn how vision technology can improve product quality and reduce manufacturing costs. You will also discover how vision systems can reliably inspect the integrity of packages, accurately identify components for traceability, verify the correct assembly of products and ensure labels and codes are present, correct and legible.
We don't just talk about technology - instead we use real examples to show you how easy it is to use vision and demonstrate what it can do to help you.
Book online to reserve your place! Please bring along good and bad product samples and you will receive a free vision evaluation.
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FIRSTSIGHT VISION's New Website!
FIRSTSIGHT VISION's New Website!
After one year of intensive development FIRSTSIGHT VISION unvielled its all new website in January.
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SONY: Can GigE Vision deliver on its promise?
GigE Vision is, in theory, a highly attractive option as a bus standard for implementing machine vision systems. It offers high specifications for data rate and interconnection length, promises interoperability between vendors, and is based on a familiar, mainstream technology with all the concomitant advantages of economies of scale and ubiquity of deployment.
However, GigE Vision is also a relatively young standard that is yet to be proven in the broad range of machine vision applications.
Sony’s Image Sensing Solutions division, in conjunction with the Institute of Photonic Microsystems (IPMS) of the Fraunhofer Institute, undertook a study, seeking to objectively compare the specifications and performance of GigE Vision, with that of the most-common current machine vision interconnection standard, IIDC (Instrumentation and Industrial Digital Camera) over IEEE 1394.
This whitepaper outlines the methodology and key results of that research.
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Cognex UK Ltd: Sony benefits from accurate code reading system
New MP3 players from a global electronics manufacturer like Sony are destined for a demanding consumer market and cannot be compromised in any way. In Malaysia, the company sought a code reading and traceability solution for the PCBs for these MP3 players. This kind of product tracking is essential allowing a company like Sony to protect itself against costly recalls and product mix-ups as well as allowing for “damage control” in the event of a problem. Previously, badly read codes and the resulting rejection rates were very costly in re-work and rejected units. Their old code reading system having proved incapable of rising to the challenge, Sony is now using the In-Sight® 5110 for code reading on PCBs destined for their new MP3 players.
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Lambda Photometrics Ltd: ZYGO Introduces Next Generation 3D Optical Profiler
Zygo Corp has announced its next-generation of leading 3D Optical Profilers, the NewView™7000-series, these are designed for rapid, precise, and quantitative surface metrology for the production & scientific research markets.
Based on proprietary scanning technology, the NewView™7000 delivers leading precision sub-nanometer z-resolution with the highest speed in its class. Enhancements include an ultra high-speed scanner with improved linearity, improved signal to noise ratio, increased illumination output, next-generation electronics with encoded stages, a new suite of machine vision tools. With its unique combination of advanced performance features, precision & flexibility, the NewView™7000-series delivers optimal value.
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MultiPix Imaging: Looking to improve quality and increase productivity?
At MACH 08 Stand No.5629 MultiPix Imaging will show latest vision products, ideal to use in the manufacturing industry.
Next generation Cognex Smart Vision sensors which provide a powerful yet compact all-in-one solutions for inspection, measurement , object recognition, defect detection, barcode, OCR, etc.
For the demanding applications that require superb image quality coupled with super-high resolution, there is the new Imperx 16Megapixel camera. Available in two industry standard formats, CameraLink or the very latest GigE Vision interface for ultimate flexibility.
And finally, for ‘web’ based applications such as rolled steel, paper, printing and textiles, use the very latest 'Runner' linescan cameras from Basler.
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Cognex UK Ltd: Cognex introduces fixed-mount Data Matrix Verifiers
Cognex, a world leading supplier of machine vision systems, vision sensors and industrial ID readers has announced the new DataManTM 100V verifiers. Code quality is critical to achieving the read rates required for successful part traceability. DataMan 100V verifiers check the quality of Data MatrixTM codes to ensure only well marked parts enter the manufacturing and supply chains.
A growing number of companies across the automotive, aerospace, packaging, electronics, healthcare and defense industries need verification to comply with contracts that require marks meet a certain level of quality. Others use verification for process control at the marking station to ensure the highest possible read rates and minimize scrap and downtime.
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Cedip Infrared Systems: Lebanese Navy Order Pharos Long Range Multi-Sensor Surveillance Platform
The Lebanese National Defence Ministry have placed an order for 6 Pharos XLR3+ Long Range Multisensor Surveillance Platforms from Cedip Infrared Systems to provide its Naval forces with 24/7 long-range surveillance & reconnaissance capabilities in all weather conditions.
Selected for its high performance, compactness and operational robustness the PHAROS XLR3+ provides outstanding operational effectiveness for applications including border & coastal surveillance, protection of sensitive sites, vessel traffic management, protection of fisheries exclusion zones and law enforcement.
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Industrial Technology Systems Ltd (ITS): 100% Traceability and Quality Assurance for TRW Automotive
TRW Automotive produces the widest range of safety products in the industry, including Remote Airbag Sensors (RAS). The company prides itself on the high quality of such key products, and to maintain its commitment to excellence, recently purchased a vision inspection station from Industrial Technology Systems Ltd (ITS) to carry out quality checks. ITS provided a system for checking the Remote Airbag Sensors as they are taken from the final stage of the production process, through to packaging. The vision inspection solution includes three Cognex In-Sight 5100 cameras, connected to a controlling PC. Each In-Sight camera is physically positioned to inspect a different feature of the Remote Airbag Sensor.
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Cognex UK Ltd: Cognex offers vision-based wafer pre-alignment
Cognex a world leading supplier of machine vision systems and wafer readers to the semiconductor industry, today announced the In-Sight® 1820 vision-based wafer pre-aligner. Utilizing proprietary Cognex NotchMaxTM alignment technology, the 1820 vision system provides precise non-contact measurement of wafer position and orientation that is faster and more accurate than comparably priced mechanical systems.
The In-Sight 1820 determines wafer position and orientation in less than half a second while mechanical pre-aligners must typically spin wafers for several seconds. NotchMax, the newest member of Cognex industry-leading PatMax® family of geometric pattern finding technologies, aligns wafers with superior center position accuracy.
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Free firewire camera software from Scorpion Vision Ltd
Scorpion Vision, the leading vision software exploits the Built in capability of Windows to detect and connect to Firewire and USB cameras that adhere to DirectShow and Microsoft.NET compliance. 10+ Scorpion Vision firewire camera systems are not uncommon and of course reliability is a serious consideration with camera driver level interfacing. Unibrain's Fire-I Software will automatically load
dedicated drivers for 99% of industrial firewire cameras on the market. The software removes the pain of setting up individual manufacturers camera drivers, offering instead a universal interface that exploits the individual capability of each camera.
Fire-I evaluation software is available on CD from Scorpion Vision Ltd.
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Cognex UK Ltd: Up to 2000 inspection positions with one vision system
What if multiple or large surface inspection and identification tasks could be performed using just one camera? Often a whole battery of cameras is needed or one camera has to be moved between inspection areas. Quick and flexible, Modi's Adomo system relies on Cognex vision systems and makes it possible to set up cost-efficient checking systems. It is an ingenious invention, both flexible and simple in design.
While looking to find the best technology for reading data matrix codes on large surfaces, Modular Digets GmbH (Modi) developed a rotating mirror heawd. Combined with a Cognex in-Sight camera or a VisionPro system the result is a compact inspection unit which can perform many image processing tasks with minimal material usage.
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Cedip Infrared Systems: Thermography Forum Draws Record Attendee Numbers...
The 4th Japanese Forum on Thermography, organised by Cedip Infrared Systems, attracted over 70 participants from leading academic institutions and companies from the automotive, electronics, steelworking and photonics sectors.
Held in Yokagawa, Japan on January 25th 2008 the annual meeting was organised to provide a forum to enable cross-fertilisation of ideas, to discuss new instrumental developments and to allow users to pose technical questions relating to IR Thermography and related NDT technologies.
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Scorpion Vision Ltd: 3D Stereo Vision on show at IPOT
Scorpion Vision will be demonstrating the new 3D stereo vision system at stand 2417 at the UK's IPOT show taking place at the NEC on the 13th and 14th February 2008.
This is a software based 3D vision solution that utilises two cameras which work together in the same way that a human uses two eyes. The images of the subject are taken from two different angles, Scorpion is able to create a third image which is a combination of the two, with the perspective removed. Thus, the image appears to be a top down view of the subject. The 3D vision algorithms can then extrapolate the vertical distance from the subject, whereas with 2D Vision only the X and Y components were ever possible.
The 3D module is simply a software add-on. And it works.
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Firstsight introduces the new AVT Pike F-505
A new member of the Pike family with a 1394b-S800 interface - the F-505.
With 5 megapixels, the new AVT product offers high resolution at a particularly attractive price. The camera is equipped with a 2/3" progressive scan sensor from Sony with 2452 x 2054 pixels, and is available in colour and monochrome. In spite of the high resolution, the camera's frame rate of 15 frames/s is fast, making it suitable for use in many different applications.
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FLUKE (UK) Ltd: New Thermal Imagers for Building Inspection Applications
New Fluke Thermal Imagers for building diagnostic applications for less than £3k
Fluke has introduced the TiR1 and TiR Thermal Imagers, designed as affordable and complete solutions for building diagnostic and roofing professionals, and restoration and remediation specialists. Both models incorporate IR Fusion® technology that integrates IR and visible light images in full screen or picture-in-picture views for enhanced problem detection and analysis. Built to withstand harsh work environments, and with a temperature measurement range of -20°C to +100°C, the new thermal imagers are easy-to-use for applications including detection of wet areas in roofing surveys, for energy audits, and other moisture and mould issues in walls, ceilings and floors.
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FLUKE (UK) Ltd: New Fluke Thermal Imagers
New Fluke Thermal Imagers offer rapid problem detection for less than £3k
Fluke has introduced the high-performance Ti25 and Ti10 Thermal Imagers, designed to make thermal imaging affordable and effective for day-to-day troubleshooting and maintenance tasks. Both models incorporate IR Fusion®, a patent-pending technology that integrates infrared and visible light images in full screen or picture-in-picture views for enhanced problem detection and analysis. Built to withstand harsh work environments, the new thermal imagers are designed as a complete, effective and easy-to-use thermal imaging solution for everyday troubleshooting and maintenance of electrical installations, electro-mechanical and process equipment, HVAC/R units and other industrial and electrical equipment.
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Scorpion Vision Ltd: The latest leap: Scorpion Vision Server
GigE will change the way we use cameras in Machine Vision Systems and open up new application areas. Scorpion Vision Software with Gigabit Ethernet cameras is the best platform to take advantage of this industry shift based on Ethernet connectivity. The Scorpion Vision Server can runs tens of vision sensor tasks or up to four demanding machine vision applications on one Industrial Vision Server. The hardware platform for a Scorpion Vision Server is GigE cameras and Quad Core Processors, with Hot Swap Redundant Disk and Industrial Ethernet Technology. A Scorpion Vision Server can service a multi-camera production line with minimal restrictions on cable length. Find out more about this and 3D vision during IPOT at the NEC - stand number 2417
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Cedip Infrared Systems: Multispectral Imaging Infrared Camera.
Cedip Infrared Systems has announced ORION - an infrared multispectral imaging system capable of producing IR sub-band images at video rate within the SW-MWIR or LWIR regions.
The ORION uses the latest state-of-the-art focal plane array (FPA) detector technology along with large dynamic range, real-time electronics to deliver leading-edge results from applications including IR signature analysis, gas detection, flame analysis, environmental studies and target / background characterisation.
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MultiPix Imaging Ltd: NEW 5 Mega pixel GigE Camera with uncompromising high image quality.
MultiPix Imaging introduce the new Basler 'Pilot' 5 megapixel Gige vision camera. Based on Sony's new ICX625 CCD sensor, which features a resolution of 2456 x 2048 pixels and running at 12 fps. This perfect image quality is available in monochrome and colour and features a fully GigE vision compliant interface so no frame grabber is required! It's small footprint of 29mm x 44mm makes a compact module.
This combination makes a perfect camera for inspection tasks, medical and microscopy applications, and intelligent traffic systems.
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Cedip Infrared Systems: Damage prediction & evaluation by non-contact IR imaging
Damage prediction & evaluation by non-contact IR imaging…
Based upon a high performance focal plane array camera and digital image processing software the ALTAIR Li system from Cedip Infrared Systems provides top quality images of stress in materials and structures under dynamic, transient or random loading conditions.
The ALTAIR Li uses an IR camera which provides thermal images of the area under investigation at fast frame rate. Using proprietary software these thermal images are converted into full field stress images, without any contact with the material surface. The full field stress images are produced in real time by using the thermoelastic effect which states there is a linear relationship between the temperature changes induced by loading and the stress at the material surface.
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FLIR Systems AB and CEDIP Infrared Systems join forces.
FLIR Systems AB became the majority shareholder of fellow infrared specialist CEDIP Infrared Systems on 4th January 2008. With the transaction complete the CEDIP Infrared Systems infrared camera operations will be integrated into the Thermography Division of FLIR Systems AB and trade under the FLIR brand name.
In broad terms the acquisition will provide greater R&D capability, enhanced core competence and greater production and distribution ability. Crucially it will allow more products and systems to be produced to serve the specific needs of customers all over the world.
This development will give the customers of both companies instant access to the widest range of infrared cameras on the market. CEDIP Infrared Systems and FLIR Systems invest heavily in the development of both their IR camera products as well as the software. The combined operation will naturally have the same ethos ensuring a future-proof path for all customers and distributors.
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Firstsight Vision Director Joins Visual Information Engineering Committee
FIRSTSIGHT VISION Director, Mark Williamson, has joined the committee of the Institute of Engineering and Technology’s Visual Information Engineering technical and professional network (TPN).
The scope of the Visual Information Engineering TPN covers all aspects relating to the generation, processing, communication, understanding and presentation of visual information. This includes image processing, machine vision, pattern recognition and computer graphics. The VIE network is intended to act as a community for the growth and exchange of this specialist knowledge in engineering and technology.
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Industrial Technology Systems Ltd (ITS): New website for ITS
This month ITS is launching its exciting and colourful new website www.its-ltd.co.uk. The website is packed with extra information and a host of new features about the company and its services.
The new site is easier to navigate and simple to use. It features a detailed breakdown of the company’s seven business areas: Business Improvement Systems, Validation Services, Batch & DCS Systems, Process Control Systems, Machine Vision Systems, Manpower Services & Support, and Regulatory Compliance Training.
Visitors can also link through to supplier partners and customers, read case studies, learn of forthcoming events via a new calendar format, and access the latest news stories.
Don't forget to add the site to your favourites!
UKIVA January 2008 Newsletter
The UKIVA January 2008 PDF Newsletter is now available to download from the news page of the UKIVA website.
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Firstsight Vision: New Halogen Free CameraLink Cables
FIRSTSIGHT VISION now has two new industrial grade CameraLink® cables in its comprehensive range of cabling products for industrial vision systems. The new cables are manufactured from polyurethane and so are halogen and PVC-free, making them less susceptible to fire. They are particularly suitable for applications where components must not emit toxic fumes if they catch fire.
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Cedip Infrared Systems: Dual FoV thermal imaging module for long range surveillance
Cedip Infrared Systems has announced the PROTON MW-IR Dual FoV Thermal Imaging Module for researchers and integrators looking to develop and build their own long range surveillance system.
Incorporating a sensitive MCT focal plane array sensor (3.6 - 4.9 µm), state-of-the-art 14-bit digital electronics and motorised optics in a compact, ruggedised housing the PROTON Thermal Imaging Module is fully compliant to military specifications and the perfect choice for thermal IR measurement in airborne, naval or ground operations.
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