Articles Tagged with ''machine vision''

Amid the AI hype, we should ask if we're using it to achieve specific goals or just for the sake of it. The value of AI lies in its real-world application, not just as a buzzword. It's important to stay focused on our objectives and the challenges we aim to solve.

Machine vision is transforming modern manufacturing. Innovations like event-based imaging and AI-driven tools are revolutionizing quality assurance and efficiency. This article examines key trends, highlighting breakthroughs in imaging, industrial streaming cameras, area scan sensors, and intelligent software that set new standards for precision and performance.

Lucid Vision Labs, Inc. has expanded its Atlas®10 series with the release of a new high resolution model featuring onsemi’s XGS 45000 CMOS global shutter image sensor.

Explore the role of industrial Ethernet switches in machine vision applications, highlighting key factors for selecting a switch that meets the high bandwidth and data rate demands and our focus is on GigE Vision cameras, the most commonly used protocol in industrial networks and machine vision today.

As technology advances, a key debate centers on AI versus the human eye in inspection. Both manufacturing and medical sectors are questioning whether AI surpasses human vision or if the human eye still holds an undeniable advantage.

Manufacturers are turning to automation amid a labor shortage, with 67% of U.S. companies unable to attract talent and 622,000 job openings as of January 2024. In Europe, 75% of employers face similar challenges. The push for reshoring and tariffs intensifies the demand for automation.

Machine vision is vital for industrial automation, providing essential image analysis amid labor shortages. Effective implementation relies on precise lighting to ensure high-quality images, with different applications requiring specific setups, such as backlights for measurements and line scan lights for fast-moving materials.

The combination of closed loop quality systems and AI-driven machine vision is transforming manufacturing by enabling real-time adjustments and proactive problem-solving.

X-Rite Incorporated announced the Judge LED light booth, designed for precise visual color evaluation as industries shift from fluorescent to energy-efficient LED lighting.

Event-based vision technology addresses challenges in industrial machine vision, such as data overload and the need for real-time processing, by efficiently capturing changes in a scene with high speed and low power consumption.