Machine vision in focus
The Opto Engineering MC3M series is a range of macro lenses developed for image sensors up to 1.1″, providing high-resolution imaging of small objects at a fixed working distance while maintaining exceptionally low optical distortion. Combining compact dimensions, excellent optical quality, and cost-effective implementation, the MC3M series is an ideal choice for industrial positioning, inspection,…
In machine vision systems, image quality is an essential requirement. However, in many industrial applications, camera behavior in time can be just as important as the images themselves. Synchronization, triggering, and parameter control all depend on predictable timing. When control response varies from cycle to cycle, machine tuning becomes more difficult and system behavior becomes…
In the Beverage and Personal Care industries, label inspection remains one of the most demanding applications for automated quality control systems, particularly when dealing with transparent labels or labels that closely match the color of the container itself. Minimal contrast between the label and the packaging material, combined with reflective surfaces and the geometric complexity…
Integrated circuits (ICs) are fundamental components found in virtually every electronic device. They consist of numerous discrete elements integrated onto a compact silicon chip. As technology progresses, IC designs become increasingly complex. This growing complexity makes precise pin inspection essential to ensure compliance with strict quality control standards. For high-precision inspection applications, Vico Imaging’s COOLENS®…
Remote motorized lenses—equipped with electronically controlled focus, zoom, and iris—represent a valuable enhancement in vision systems where consistency, uptime, and repeatability are critical. Instead of manually adjusting optics on-site or accessing hard-to-reach cameras, users can fine-tune imaging parameters remotely, store configurations, and quickly restore predefined settings. What is a remote motorized lens? A remote…
In the world of industrial machine vision, when a product being inspected presents particular characteristics, reflective surfaces, transparent materials, harsh environments, or variable working distances, it becomes necessary to rely on technologies specifically designed to overcome the limitations of conventional solutions. This article analyzes four types of industrial cameras that Opto Engineering integrates into its…
In high-radiation environments, standard lenses can suffer from brown discoloration of the glass, which obstructs light and impairs imaging quality. Kowa’s LM15FC-R anti-radiation lens is specifically designed to withstand such conditions, offering unparalleled optical clarity in environments where radiation exposure is a constant factor. With a focal length of 15mm and radiation-resistant glass, the LM15FC-R…
In this chapter, you will find all the steps needed to set up your ITALA® camera. If it is your first time setting up an ITALA® camera, this is the perfect place to start. Just keep in mind that the following steps aim to provide a practical guide to easily start operating a generic ITALA® camera. To dive…
Throughout the machine vision industry, it has always been a challenge to achieve a good focus on 3D and thick objects or to quickly set the best focus on various objects at different distances. This challenge is even more difficult when the optical performance required by the application must be high in terms of resolution,…
