Lighting and lighting control is a critical component of any machine vision system since it has a massive influence on the signal to noise ratio and contrast in the images acquired.
Predictive maintenance, OPC unified architecture, and quantum dot technology are just some of the new buzzwords in this space, according to industry experts.
Thermal imaging can be used for quality control in many industries. It is a nondestructive inspection method, which is especially used to detect flaws that are not visible on the surface.
For decades, many manufacturers have counted on robots to tirelessly produce parts of predictable quality. One of the key attributes of robots is their repeatability, which means that their tool tip will return to the same pre-programmed location with a known and relatively small error.
Automation solutions provider Omron Automation Americas honors its top channel partners in the U.S., Canada and Mexico with an award recognizing excellence in revenue growth, local engagement, expertise and solution selling.