Machine vision - Articles - Page 43

Photo 1: OCR software reliably recognizes number combinations and letters.

Reliable Identification with Deep Learning

Deep learning optimizes text recognition in machine vision.

September 1, 2017

Optical character recognition (OCR) is an important technique in industrial environments. After all, machine vision makes it possible to reliably identify workpieces and products throughout the entire value chain based on printed or stamped characters.

Figure 1. How the modulation transfer function (MTF) of a lens affects an image, as it is projected onto a sensor. Source: Stemmer Imaging

Choosing a Lens for Machine Vision

Not surprisingly, with the enormous range of sensor formats and resolutions available in machine vision cameras, there are many options for lenses.

Mark Williamson

September 1, 2017

All machine vision systems rely on the production of an image of sufficient quality to allow the required measurements to be made.

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North American Robotics Market Sees Record-Setting Growth

August 17, 2017

The North American robotics market had its best opening half ever to begin 2017.

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Jenoptik Optical Systems President Jay Kumler Appointed to Luminate National Advisory Board

August 14, 2017

Kumler joins 11 other OPI entrepreneurs, innovators, business executives and investors to the Luminate national advisory board.

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Boulder Imaging Announces Expanded Leadership Team

July 18, 2017

Boulder Imaging announced the several promotions and additions within its leadership team including Aaron Coppage, director of hardware engineering for IdentiFlight; Shelley Vierra, director of marketing and communications; and Chris Sheridan, senior director of hardware engineering. Additionally, Lindsey Berginski joined the company as director of finance and administration.

These cameras provide excellent imaging from low to high light scenes

The Future of Machine Vision Standards

Because of the large scope of machine vision, there can be no true winner of this battle of standards.

Donal Waide

July 1, 2017

In 2000, the Camera Link standard was adopted as one of the first machine vision standards. Now more than 17 years old, it has seen some changes and several other standards have emerged and been adopted by the industry.

The Effective System Integrator

Risks are inherent in any engineering activity such as system integration.

Perry C. West

July 1, 2017

Successful system integrators display common traits and practices. Whether you are a system integrator (SI) or an end-user, knowing the qualities that make a SI successful can really make a difference in your business.