In designing an industrial machine vision system, one of the most important decisions is whether to use a digital or analog camera. Each has advantages and limitations. But in the final analysis, the choice will be based on cost and certain key operating factors. When these factors are considered, one technology or the other will emerge as the clear favorite.
German automobiles stand worldwide for high quality down to the smallest detail. “There is no second chance for a first impression” is the motto of German engineers and designers. And in fact, perceived quality is a big factor in the decision to purchase a vehicle. The precise fit of body parts, such as doors, with the smallest and most uniform gaps possible, plays a decisive role. That makes the requirements of automotive manufacturers’ production processes all the higher.
The rapid expansion of the machine vision industry has caused a dizzying array of vendors to bring new products to the marketplace. With so many options, it may be difficult
For those of you who were lucky enough to be in Florida this January, you may already be aware of this. For those of you who are not AIA members, or who spent the majority of winter under a foot of snow, I have some news to share.
WINCHESTER, MA-Gefran Inc., a manufacturer of sensors and automation components for machine automation and process control, appointed Cecil Thomas as general manager for Gefran’s Motion Operations in Charlotte, NC. In
RADEBERG, GERMANY-Baumer Optronic GmbH, a member of the worldwide Baumer Group and manufacturer of digital image acquisition components and smart vision sensors, appointed Dirk Rüttgerodt as managing director for commercial
SCHAUMBURG, IL-Gregg A. Holst has been appointed Omron Electronics LLC’s chief operating officer and president. As chief operating officer, Holst will direct the marketing, sales and service operations of Omron
FAIRPORT, NY-Qioptiq Group has completed the necessary legal and administrative processes for the merger with Linos AG (Goettingen, Germany); the two companies will now act as one organization.The Qioptiq Group
MANTOVA, ITALY-Opto Engineering, manufacturer of telecentric lenses and optical components for machine vision, announces MaxxVision (Stuttgart, Germany) as its exclusive distributor for Germany. The agreement will improve the approach to
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