Battery manufacturing quality in the automotive industry is becoming increasingly important with the growing popularity of electric and hybrid-electric vehicles.

There are four common reasons why manufacturers should use smart vision acceleration.

For the past few decades, consumers have rewarded companies that customize their products and services to individual tastes and needs.

While early adopters found more promise than productivity, Industry 4.0 has finally come of age.

When it comes to building cost-effective 3D vision systems, is it better to use a component-based (i.e., camera, laser, lens, brackets, calibration targets) or all-in-one (i.e., smart) approach? 

In this article we outline the procedure for quantifying device repeatability of a 3D 15μm stereo imaging camera.

Rapidly evolving, high-quality imaging technology is ushering in a new world of vision guided robotics (VGR) for manufacturers in diverse industries. 

Today’s innovative landscape is introducing sophisticated technologies for vision guided robotics (VGR) at a rapid pace, expanding robot functionality for diverse markets. Next-generation imaging systems, combined with the availability of more compact, highly efficient and less expensive robots, sensors and technologies, are allowing the implementation of robotic solutions for a wider range of applications, especially for small- to mid-size manufacturers. 

3D vision systems are being implemented throughout a number of inspection applications that previously could not be addressed with conventional 2D vision systems. 

Pass-through defects are anything but uncommon in manufacturing. Regardless of the variables involved, it is imperative to ensure that all products are correctly manufactured and assembled.