LED Pattern Projectors from Opto Engineering and Smart Vision Lights are designed for 3D profiling and for the measurement of objects with complex structures or inclined planes. They are successfully used in applications like quality control for food and packaging, reverse engineering, dimensional measurement of electronic components, and robot guidance for pick and place and alignment applications.

When a vision system is having difficulty due to changes in the target (speed, size, finish, texture, color, etc.), updated lighting can often help the system continue to perform.

Cognex industrial, image-based barcode readers decode 1D and 2D codes, from printed labels to the hardest to read direct part mark (DPM) codes in manufacturing and logistics applications. Industry-leading read rates, advanced technology, modular options, and easy setup help reduce costs, optimize performance, increase throughput, and control traceability.

Engineered for applications that are not permanently monitored by operators: Bar code reading for track & trace, Omnidirectional stations for sorting and tracking, Image processing for inspection and quality control, OCR and OCV for verification, Most used industrial interfaces and protocols, Easy integration in any industrial installation

Multi-sided omni directional scan tunnel for reading all sides of a case/package.

Multi-sided omni directional scan tunnel for reading all sides of a case/package.

Multi-sided omni directional scan tunnel for reading all sides of a case/package.

Sick has developed a full line of barcode scanners, vision cameras, and RFID scanners with mutually compatible connectors and software. This allows us to add components to systems as they require additional functionality. For example, this application required the reading of case barcodes through shrink wrap with the CLV690. The customer later needed to verify that the pallet had been fully loaded to prevent stacking problems, and we were able to add a volumetric scanner, the VMS, on to the existing system.

Because barcodes are the basis of so many data-acquisition systems, it is important to have an approach to verifying the readability of those codes.

A common application for vision is verifying whether a cap is present and in its proper position. In this application the customer needed a compact camera with red lighting. The camera and its cables also needed to be able to withstand heavy washdown with strong cleaning agents. Sensors Integration specified the Cognex 7050, a Smartvision IP69K Red Brick Light and an APG IP69K camera enclosure.

In addition to the obvious customer service reason, monitoring the straw position is critical to keep the packaging process from malfunctioning. A straw protruding from the carton can jam cartoners or shrink-wrappers. Baumer's VeriSens camera, used in conjunction with lighting that only illuminated the straw, is a rock solid solution.

Manufacturers of precision parts have long faced the challenge of being forced to use microscopes to produce their products. A major medical device manufacturer wanted to enhance their process through the use of a vision system replacement. Click "Documentation" to download the whitepaper on Sensors' solution to their application!

To prevent errors in the ingredient mixing process at an ice cream plant, the Basler Scout GigE camera was used to scan each bag of dry ingredients as it was conveyed to the mixer. Used in conjunction with conveyor controls, the customer's SQL database of the hundreds of different ingredients, and the Cognex VisionPro, manufacturing errors were nearly eliminated and throughput increased.

To help a customer detect when they had a broken drill bit to avoid damaging their equipment or the stock, Sensors Integration used a camera to measure the length of the drill bits in the fixture.

Datalogic's new pattern matching tool, the PST (Pattern Sorting Tool), is a new approach to sorting applications. This patented algorithm is able to find thousands of different patterns in an extremely effective way, allowing products to be sorted regardless of orientation, perspective distortion, or partially obscured targets.

A manufacturer needed to verify that two snap-rings and a washer were in place before the fixture could move to the next station. Using a backlight, the camera was programmed to look for the stacked parts to verify their presence. If the stack was too short, or if there was a silhouette out of place, it was a fail.

A local medical technology company found a re-occurring issue with their production process. As they manufactured their tube devices, they would experience stresses in the sheathing, which could later result in tears and breakages. To solve their production problem, they turned to the experts at and Sensors Integration.

A local medical technology company found a re-occurring issue with their production process. As they manufactured their tube devices, they would experience stresses in the sheathing, which could later result in tears and breakages. To solve their production problem, they turned to the experts at Sensors Incorporated and Sensors Integration.

"Fail to Safe" is a patented concept created by Sensors Incorporated that is designed to provide the optimal product inspection system. At its core, the system assumes every product is assumed to be a "fail" until it is proven "safe" Click "Documentation" for a PDF download!

Because barcodes are the basis of so many data-acquisition systems, it is important to have an approach to verifying the readability of those codes.

To "Design for Inspection" is to consciously design product packaging to not only be attractive to customers, but to ensure it can be inspected reliably and efficiently. If the product is designed from inception with an eye towards inspection, the end result is optimal for both sales and manufacturing. Click "Documentation" for the full PDF!

This document breaks down the International Protection (IP) and NEMA enclosure rating codes.

Initially enacted in 2011, enforcement of the new regulations in the FSMA begins in September 2016. Let us assist you with your compliance program with our popular CRIS (Control Reliable Inspection System).

Optical filters are not just an accessory, they are a necessity. The right filters can save thousands on equipment, and can make the difference between an application on the edge and an application with excellent repeatability.

The lighting professionals at Advanced Illumination do an excellent job of defining the critical considerations for lighting machine vision applications.

This concise, handy guide explains the key factors to consider when choosing a barcode scanner. Code size, orientation and distance from the scanner all have an impact.