SHOULD IT BE A USB OR A GigE CAMERA? Choosing to use a USB versus a GigE camera for a machine vision application is simple. There is one question that will clarify the choice. How far is it from the camera to the processor? Surprisingly, the choice between a USB versus a GigE camera has very little to do with...
ROHS COMPLIANCE AND INDUSTRIAL IMAGING There is a cross roads of supply chain management, social responsibility and protecting the environment. ROHS compliance for industrial imaging and factory automation applications are in that crossroads. It assures manufacturers their vendors are meeting the highest standards for reducing harmful elements. WHAT IS ROHS COMPLIANCE? A supply chain vendor who is ROHS compliant has...
Take a look at Navitar's 20 MP camera with the Sony IMX183 sensor. The combination of three high value features lifts the tide of functionality. Automation and machine vision applications will benefit from the frame speed, sensor size and 20 megapixel resolution of this Navitar 20 MP camera with Sony IMX183 sensor. The specification sheet can be downloaded here: APPLICATIONS...
Anyone needing a USB cord longer than ten feet may have asked the question, “How does a USB extender work?” Few people know that USB cables were not designed to be longer than 16 feet. USB camera placement can easily exceed that restriction. So can industrial automation, surveillances or sensor monitoring applications. Why does a USB cord need to be...
HDR Helps Lens and Camera Systems Overcome Poor Lighting HDR is a background technology that help lens and camera systems overcome bad lighting in machine vision, QA and factory automation applications. While the human eye can easily adjust to low lighting, cameras do not. When did your machine vision application ever have perfect lighting like that of a supermodel photo...
Using a 4k ultra HD camera in action is like going from a bicycle to a car. Getting down the road takes a few adjustments to enjoy the speed. But like a car crash, there are a few pitfalls to watch out for. The adjustments to use a 4k camera are the same whether the camera is for personal use...
Any washdown or outdoor manufacturing environment requires monitors capable of withstanding the elements. Whether the monitor serves as a progress display for Lean manufacturing, as a job status display or for other purposes, the newest waterproof monitor from Tru-Vu is here. A large bright 21.5” screen will serve these challenging environments well. Washdown Duty A stainless steel enclosure makes the...
Have you watched ABC’s hit reality series, Holey Moley? The innovative series takes the contestants on a crazy mini-golf course that’s land-mined with challenges. One of these challenges includes picking their golf partner to be either NBA star Steph Curry or a golfing robot. On any other day, we’d probably select Steph Curry to be on our side. However, the...
Specially designed for Sony 7500 series the 2X Teleconverter lens has a 3G-5E all-glass lens, made to survey the longest of distances. The following reviews studies in detail the applications of the lens and the results it delivers when used with a camera. Features A camera that has impressive general imaging, the 2X Teleconverter has the potential to double the...
The machine vision industry is going through unprecedented change. Artificial intelligence/deep learning and robotics will play a profound role in the future of machine vision systems. The adaption of artificial intelligence and robotics creates several questions for businesses looking toward the future. One of the biggest questions is, “Will the business be left behind?” As you know, that question has...