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Vision & Identification

Read the latest product news, press releases, technical articles, white papers & application examples.
Major sub-categories: Cameras, Image sensors, Image processing | Code detection, Barcode readers | Object identification | Vision Sensors / Vision Systems

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Integration of thermal imaging cameras in automated processes

Integration of thermal imaging cameras in ...

Optris GmbH: The new process interface (PIF) from Optris GmbH enables automatic process monitoring, for the continuous in-operation control of the hardware of the PI infrared cameras with all cable connections and the free analysis software PI...

2014-12-04
KTM INOX Mini, Easy, Speedy, Rugged

KTM INOX Mini, Easy, Speedy, Rugged

SICK AG: The KTM Inox contrast sensor from SICK features high grayscale resolution and is integrated into a new, rugged stainless steel housing. The optimized OES4 ASIC technology, combined with a response time of 35 μs, ensures reliable and...

2014-11-25
LUTM Small, Intelligent Luminescence Sensor

LUTM Small, Intelligent Luminescence Sensor

SICK AG: The new LUTM luminescence sensor from SICK features a novel miniature housing combined with an IO-Link function. The LUTM is ideal for all applications where fluorescent marks need to be reliably detected in confined spaces. Even when the...

2014-11-21
Widely interconnected – easy implementation of VeriSens, PROFINET and visualization

Widely interconnected – easy implementation ...

Baumer: The new VeriSens PROFINET gateway from Baumer provides additional benefits through efficient VeriSens interfacing on PROFINET with visualization and FTP communication in parallel with real-time Ethernet. The proven features of the VeriSens...

2014-11-19
New vision sensors for the food and pharmaceutical industry

New vision sensors for the food and ...

Baumer: VeriSens vision sensors by Baumer now master demanding tasks in the food and pharmaceutical industry. The new XF series includes IP 69K protection and stainless steel housings. VeriSens in washdown design are the first vision sensors with...

2014-11-19
New PX series – brilliant image quality with resolutions up to 12 megapixel and USB3 Vision

New PX series – brilliant image quality with ...

Baumer: High resolution, excellent image quality, USB 3.0 interface and rates of up to 50 frames per second – these are the outstanding attributes of the new Baumer PX camera series. Based on high-performance SONY CCD sensors and with...

2014-11-13
New VeriSens vision sensors with Color FEX

New VeriSens vision sensors with Color FEX

Baumer has expanded its VeriSens XC series vision sensor portfolio to include models with color identification and inspection. Thanks to the new Color FEX assistant, setup is remarkably simple and reliable. Available resolutions are VGA and 1.2...

2014-11-13
BPS 300i with large range of bus interfaces

BPS 300i with large range of bus interfaces

Leuze electronic: With the addition of the Profibus and SSI interfaces, Leuze electronic further expands its new BPS 300i bar code positioning system in the area of connectivity. BPS 300i systems have been equipped with an integrated Profinet...

2014-11-05
Automotive 1.35Mpixel CMOS Image Sensor for Driver Assistance & Driverless Cars...

Automotive 1.35Mpixel CMOS Image Sensor for ...

Melexis introduces its 3rd generation of automotive image sensors - the MLX75421 Blackbird. This automotive grade, high dynamic range (HDR) image sensor features an extensive set of on-chip functional safety (ASIL) support functions. It has been...

2014-10-27
VisiLine cameras with USB 3.0 interface

VisiLine cameras with USB 3.0 interface

Baumer: Cameras of the successful Baumer VisiLine series now come with USB 3.0 interface. Available in October, first models with high-performance SONY CCD sensors excel with excellent image quality and high frame rates up to 160 fps in VGA and 42...

2014-10-17
Cognex Expands 3D Sensor Portfolio

Cognex Expands 3D Sensor Portfolio

Cognex Corporation announced an expanded portfolio of 3D laser displacement sensors, an industrial vision controller, and powerful new 3D vision tools. The DS1050, DS1101, and DS1300 sensors address an unprecedented variety of 3D applications...

2014-10-10
Cognex Introduces Next-Generation Handheld Readers

Cognex Introduces Next-Generation Handheld ...

Cognex Corporation announced the next generation DataMan® 8600 series of handheld direct part mark (DPM) barcode readers. The DataMan 8600 provides unparalleled barcode reading performance for manufacturers implementing part traceability programs...

2014-09-11
Cognex Introduces 3D and Multi-Camera Vision System

Cognex Introduces 3D and Multi-Camera Vision ...

Cognex Corporation announced a complete machine-vision solution that makes developing, deploying and maintaining 3D and multi-camera 2D applications easier than ever. Together, the easy-to-use Cognex Designer™ software, powerful VC5 vision...

2014-09-05
Cognex Introduces Next-Generation Real Time Monitoring to Optimize Industry Processes

Cognex Introduces Next-Generation Real Time ...

Cognex Corporation announced Cognex Explorer™ Real Time Monitoring (RTM), a DataMan® barcode reader performance-monitoring system. By incorporating a scalable architecture, a web-based performance statistics interface, and world-class...

2014-08-21
OPC 120: Code Readers with an Innovative Polarization Filter that Reads Even on Reflective Surfaces

OPC 120: Code Readers with an Innovative ...

Pepperl+Fuchs: Vision Sensors today can be highly sophisticated systems, as illustrated by the new OPC 120 Series code reader for 1-D and 2-D codes. In addition to its functionality, compact design, and high speed, the special features of this...

2014-08-12
Cold Store Scanner with Intelligent Heating

Cold Store Scanner with Intelligent Heating

Pepperl+Fuchs: Difficult ambient conditions sometimes exist during the processing, transportation, and identification of products, such as large below-zero temperatures. However, normal automation components such as barcode scanners are generally...

2014-08-01
Blue Eagle - Rugged digital HDR-CMOS cameras

Rugged digital HDR-CMOS cameras for ...

First Sensor presents the new digital Blue Eagle camera line with a very light sensitive HDR-CMOS image sensor and excellent thermal and mechanical stability for use in automotive and mobile OEM applications. With its high dynamic range >100 dB...

2014-07-30
In-Sight Micro 1500 Accelerates Vision System Performance

In-Sight Micro 1500 Accelerates Vision System ..

Cognex Corporation announced the high-acquisition speed In-Sight® Micro 1500, a compact, smart-camera vision system that achieves acquisition speeds greater than 200 frames per second (fps). The In-Sight 1500 is capable of performing up to 400...

2014-07-16
Bar code reader for medicine

Bar code reader for medicine

Leuze electronic: The CR 50 is a miniaturized, economical CCD scanner – specially designed for optimum integration in medical instruments for automating bar code readings in analysis technology. The CR 50 bar code readers are open modules for...

2014-07-03
Easy-to-use vision sensor for color applications

Easy-to-use vision sensor for color applications

Cognex Corporation announced the Checker® 4G7C, an easy-to-use color vision sensor that distinguishes parts by color. “The Checker 4G7C makes verifying product color easier than ever,” says Brian Nachtigall, Senior Manager and Business Unit...

2014-06-25
New diameter – new insights

New diameter – new insights

Micro-Epsilon: Endoscopes from Micro-Epsilon Eltrotec are renowned for their high quality. The proven ELTROTEC MKF-D endoscope with swing-prism is now also available with a diameter of 4.3mm. The swing-prism provides a variable viewing range of...

2014-06-24
Smallest VGA-resolution infrared camera worldwide

Smallest VGA-resolution infrared camera ...

Optris GmbH: Right now, the newly developed thermal imager optris® PI 640 is the smallest VGA-resolution infrared camera worldwide.  After the optris® PI Lightweight last year, Optris GmbH presents the next novelty in the...

2014-05-27
New ultrasonic fork sensor for label detection

New ultrasonic fork sensor for label detection

SNT Sensortechnik AG: Label sensors are used to detect the precise position of the label on the carrier material in the automatic labeling process. Basically, the leading edge of the label needs to be detected. This ensures that the label is then...

2014-05-22
The LX series – new high-resolution CMOS cameras with up to 20 megapixel and Dual GigE

The LX series – new high-resolution CMOS cameras

Baumer: New LX series further expands the Baumer portfolio with cameras featuring high-resolution CMOSIS sensors and Dual GigE interface. First models will be available as of June. They are the ideal solution for applications with demanding...

2014-05-07
Web interface made even better – VeriSens Software 2.4 with new functionalities

Web interface made even better – VeriSens ...

Baumer: Since the first quarter of 2014, the Baumer VeriSens vision sensors have come with latest 2.4 software of the VeriSens Application Suite. This first configurable web interface for vision sensors by Baumer is setting a milestone in...

2014-05-02
Logistics Industry Investing over $5million in Cognex Vision Technology

Logistics Industry Investing over $5million ...

Cognex Corporation:  Over the past few months, Cognex Corporation has received purchase orders totalling more than $5 million from customers in the logistics sector; the first being a large parcel delivery firm; the second, a global retail...

2014-04-30
The new BPS is here!

The new BPS is here!

Leuze electronic invented the BPS bar code positioning system more than 10 years ago. The second generation of these established devices is now available in the new Leuze electronic product design. The working range of the new BPS 300i devices is...

2014-04-21
New Code Readers Open up Wide Range of Applications : reliable readings on reflective surfaces using polarization filter

New Code Readers Open up Wide Range of ...

Pepperl+Fuchs: A new series of camera-based code readers now comes equipped with special polarization filter technology, which significantly expands the devices' application area. This is because the barcodes and Data Matrix codes are often...

2014-04-02
First picture with just one click: the new Baumer GAPI SDK

First picture with just one click: the new ...

Baumer: Since the beginning of January, all Baumer GigE Vision and USB3 Vision cameras have come with the newly released version 2.2 of Baumer GAPI software development kit (SDK). Thanks to end-to-end compliance with the GenICam standard,...

2014-02-28
Cognex advances industrial ID with powerful new DataMan software release

Cognex advances industrial ID with powerful ...

Cognex Corporation announced its DataMan®  5.2 software release with expanded tuning and scripting capability as well as a new test mode for its popular DataMan 300 and 503 series of barcode readers. The new software significantly increases...

2014-02-27
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