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...
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...
Kiosk Image Courtesy of Bestbuy.com If rapid transfer and connectivity speeds are what you’re looking for, SuperSpeed USB 3.0 delivers up to 5.0Gbps and soon, USB 3.1 (late 2014) will double the 3.0 speed (up to 10Gbps) providing zooming transfers for applications that are in need of fast connectivity and precise image quality. Social media has taken over in...
Now available from Aegis Electronic Group, Inc. is the Infinity Series by Lumenera! INFINITY 1 (CMOS) INFINITY 2 (CCD) INFINITY 3 (Low Light CCD) INFINITY 4 (Large Format) INFINITY X (Pixel Shifting) INFINITY HD (High Definition) Each of these cameras are unique in their own way and provide a great benefit to various applications such as: Brightfield Live Cell...