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Probing the world of vision and multisensor metrology.

The OCR component of an identification or inspection system is an important element in boosting overall quality.

Photoelectric sensors, vision sensors and vision systems: how to determine which is the most effective solution.

Photoelectric SensorsA photoelectric sensor family designed for small parts conveying equipment is available. The BOS 11K helps designers reduce a machine’s overall footprint on the factory floor. The family includes

Ethernet can reliably deliver all useful vision sensor information to a plant’s operation and process control systems.

MP3 players are destined for a demanding consumer market and cannot be compromised in any way. Code reading is an essential product-tracking procedure for printed circuit boards (PCBs) used in MP3 players, allowing manufacturers to protect themselves against costly recalls and product mix-ups, as well as allowing for damage control in the event of a problem. Sony’s Malaysian plant (Penang, Malaysia) had an issue with badly read codes, which resulted in high rejection rates that were costing the company money in terms of re-work and rejected units. When this code-reading system proved incapable of rising to the challenge, Sony began searching for a solution.

As some of our fast East Coast readers might know, the 112th Boston marathon was held at the end of April.

Vision & Sensors exhibited at the Machine Vision China Show, which took place March 20-22 in Shanghai, China. This year brought 112 exhibitors - a 15.5% increase compared to 2007.

MUNICH, GERMANY-MVTec Software GmbH has launched its MVTec Image Acquisition Partner Program, to strengthen its relationship with suppliers of image acquisition devices. As a supplier of standard software products for

SOUTHINGTON, CT-Baumer Optronic GmbH, member of the Baumer Group, celebrated its tenth anniversary. The company is a provider of digital cameras and image acquisition systems, as well as vision sensors