Inline machine vision systems improve efficiency, product quality, and traceability, but challenges like installation complexities and data issues can increase false positives and negatives, leading to frustration and distrust. This article outlines strategies to address these common hurdles.
Ensuring adequate light for high-speed applications involves more than measuring lux; it depends on how much light the sample reflects and absorbs and whether it captures direct or scattered light. High-intensity light may still fail if the sample doesn't reflect enough to the camera, making brighter lights essential for short exposure times to prevent blur.
America Makes, the National Additive Manufacturing (AM) Innovation Institute, announced the recipients of its 2025 Ambassador Awards and Distinguished Collaborator Award at the annual Members Meeting and Exchange (MMX) event held on August 5-6 in Youngstown, OH.
The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is essential for digital transformation in manufacturing, with the market expected to grow from $194 billion in 2024 to $286 billion by 2029. This growth is fueled by the need for process optimization and cost reduction, making it crucial to understand the key technologies shaping the sector.
The debate sparked by the "One Big, Beautiful" agenda bill highlighted the uncertainty of AI regulation and the absence of a national standard. A proposal was discussed to block state-level AI rules for the next ten years.