For many surfaces, simple defects such as scratches and dents are easily identifiable with a machine vision camera and a traditional lighting solution. However, some objects have 3D aspects that make accurately identifying surface defects more difficult. To achieve feature-appropriate surface contrast to gather a 3D perspective, Photometric Stereo may be applied.
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We’re excited to release our new DCS-400E and DCS-800E multi-channel controllers. The DCS-400E (Quad Controller) features 4 output channels, while the DCS-800E (Quad x2) features 8 output channels. These Quad Controllers are ideal for applications that require multi-channel lights and/or multi-light stations
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Surfaces prone to uneven reflectivity are often challenging to inspect – particularly with bright-field point sources commonly used in machine vision systems. To achieve more uniform contrast over such surfaces, one solution is to apply diffuse lighting.
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We are excited to announce the release of our new High Intensity Pattern Projecting Spot Light! With significantly higher output intensity, the SL256 is up to 9x brighter than the existing SL191 Pattern Projecting Spot Light and more than 3x brighter than the leading competitive structured light projector.
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Machine Vision, Deep Learning, and Artificial Intelligence are among the future trends for automated testing in many different industries, especially manufacturing. However, what if you need a system that doesn’t just recognize parts, but can make a subjective decision like a human operator?
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It’s important to consider color when specifying lighting for a machine vision application – both the color of the subject, and the color of the lighting – and how each may affect object-to-background contrast.
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Whether you’re inspecting specular, curved, textured, or other unique surfaces, it’s important to understand that the illumination solution used in your inspection system can have a significant impact on the application’s success. Read our blog post for more info!
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Advanced illumination is closely monitoring the development of the COVID-19 pandemic. We’d like to share with you the proactive measures we are taking to lessen its effect on our ability to deliver lighting solutions to our customers, as well as our actions to mitigate any health risks to our employees. Read our update for more details.
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Today there is a wide variety of lighting sources, types, geometries, and wavelengths available for vision engineers to apply, often with more than one type or geometry functioning adequately. But with the many overlapping choices, how do we determine whether a lighting solution is, or is not, truly “good enough”?
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Not all surfaces respond similarly to standard direct illumination techniques. Surface color, texture, shape, and composition can all influence where and how much of the incident light is reflected into a vision camera, greatly affecting the inspection results. Read on for our example of inspecting a cylindrical surface.
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We’re proud to announce the release of our UltraSeal Washdown Bar Lights – the newest addition to the UltraSeal Washdown family! The AL247 Bar Lights are IP69K certified and their patent-pending design is virtually crevice-free, making them ideal for hygienic inspection environments, aseptic manufacturing, and food and beverage applications.
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Ai UltraSeal Washdown Lights are sealed, smooth, and durable enough to handle the most intense applications. Check out our UltraSeal video here!
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