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>>Objectives
of the UKIVA
Machine vision has been defined as the use of devices for optical,
non-contact sensing to automatically receive and interpret an image
of a real scene in order to obtain information and/or control machines
or processes. The primary objective of the UK Industrial Vision
Association is to promote the use of vision technology by manufacturing
industry in the UK. One of the most important ways in which this
is done is to provide information about all the members, on a factual
and uniform basis, to all enquirers. However, because the Word Wide
Web knows no national boundaries, the Association has become a source
of information to potential users of automated vision technology,
regardless of their location. Equally, the downloadable resources
available on this site are free to any visitor who registers. Although
machine vision implies automatic interpretation of images, the Association
also provides information on other forms of electronic imaging such
as infra red, x-ray and high speed video, not always subject to
automatic analysis.
>>About
this site and the Association
This site contains no advertising material, other than the adverts
for new products on the front page, nor are entries dependent on
payment of fees other than the standard subscription fee of members.
It is designed to be quick to respond - no large graphics are included.
Information about individual members is supplied by the members
concerned, but is subject to acceptance by the committee of the
Association - for instance, unsubstantiated claims to 'world leadership'
are excluded. The Association was founded in 1992 as a not-for-profit
'Company limited by guarantee', governed by an elected committee.
In September 2009 the membership agreed to amalgamate with the PPMA
trade association, joining the British Automation and Robotics Association
which had done so earlier in the year. The UKIVA continues with
all its promotiaonal activities under the UKIVA 'brand', and its
members enjoy all the advantages of membership of a much larger
association.
>>Free advice and sourcing from the Association
The Association offers free advice via phone or e-mail to enquirers - wherever they are in the world - seeking help in specifying or sourcing vision systems or components. An e-mailed enquiry to info@ukiva.org can be circulated to all members simultaneously, possibly after any necessary clarification, and members will respond directly to the enquirer. Or phone +44 1763 261419 for advice on feasibility and suggestions on how to approach a vision system requirement.
>>Using the UKIVA web site
The News and Events will give
you information about the events, workshop and courses which UKIVA
is organising, attending, or supporting.
Click on Members to see a list of all of our members, and some classified lists, with instant links to more information about each of them.
Academia has free entries for University departments concerned with industrial applications of machine vision. Courses shows brief details of both members and others offering courses on the subject.
Publications will show what publications are available for payment (mostly in CD-ROM format); some of these can be downloaded free by visiting the 'Free resources' section.
Applications contains descriptions of some typical applications of machine vision in manufacturing industry, contributed by members
Use search to find members who supply a particular kind of vision system, service, or component by selecting a category and/or using your own key word(s).
In 'free resources' you will find how to download, for free, PDF files of handouts from many past seminars put on by the Association, plus other material such as the 'Machine Vision Handbook' and 'Financial Justifications for Machine Vision', and educational material submitted by members.
Links gives details of, and links to,
the sites of other organisations which promote the use of vision
or provide educational material about the technology.
In 'Join UKIVA' suppliers can learn how to join the Association as members, and users or potential users can see how to subscribe to mailing lists for newsletters and other announcements.
If you go to Jobs, you can see current employment opportunities offered by our members.
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