In the past, the amount of processing power necessary to perform color-based machine vision applications was often an insurmountable hurdle. Even when manufacturers did offer color vision, they would typically convert images to grayscale prior to analysis—a strategy that significantly reduces precision and fails to detect edges defined by similar colors.

The RazerCam LS is a smart line scan camera, which is freely programmable under Linux OS. High data rates are supported by the powerful FPGA and the camera is optimized for high computing power and fast frame rates. 

Special effect finishes and other appearance-enhancing materials, long a staple in the automotive industry, are now making their way into everything from appliances and consumer electronics to toys, cosmetics, and containers for personal care products such as shampoo.