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Articles Tagged with ''lighting''

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Lighting Design for Machine Vision, Part 5

It took five articles to describe a different way to approach lighting.
Perry C. West
April 24, 2026

This is the fifth and final article in the series on lighting design for machine vision.


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Lighting

Lighting Design for Machine Vision, Part 4

This article provides examples of how the mappings in the previous two articles are used to identify good candidate lighting solutions.
Perry C. West
April 13, 2026

This is the fourth article of a five-article series on lighting design for machine vision.


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Lighting Design for Machine Vision, Part 3

This article shows how the characteristics captured on the scene analysis form map into the lighting cube.
Perry C. West
April 4, 2026

This is the third article in the five-article series on lighting design for machine vision.


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This item is a 56-LED Microscope Ring Light designed to provide focused, shadow-free illumination for stereo microscopes and industrial inspection.
Test & Inspection

What Should You Consider When Choosing a Ring Light for Optical Inspection and Quality Control with Digital Microscopes?

For efficient and reliable inspection and quality control of electronic boards in SMT lines, it is crucial to carefully consider the characteristics of your light source.
Sasan Esmaeili
March 24, 2026

Lighting is arguably one of the most critical factors in the optical inspection tasks using modern 4K digital microscopes. 


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Illumination Strategies for Reliable Defect Detection in High-Speed Quality Inspection

Proper placement and alignment of machine vision lights are critical for reliable inspection.
Niamh Ireland
March 18, 2026

Every second counts on high-speed conveyor lines. A missed barcode or a tiny defect can disrupt production, increase costs, and reduce quality.


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Machine Vision

Machine Vision Lighting Solutions for Unwanted Glare

Unwanted glare in machine vision is a common obstacle, but one that’s solvable with the right knowledge and tools.
Lindsey Sullivan
February 14, 2026

You could argue that glare is the very reason that machine vision lighting exists. Whether detecting a faint scratch on a glossy surface or decoding an etched code on metal, unwanted reflections can obscure details and compromise inspection accuracy.


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Machine Vision

Lighting Design for Machine Vision, Part 2

There are many varied light sources commonly used in machine vision. This article shows each light source mapped onto the lighting cube.
Perry C. West
January 27, 2026

This is the second article in a five-article series on machine vision. 


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Machine Vision

Lighting Design for Machine Vision, Part 1

No lighting design methodology is guaranteed to create adequate illumination. It is always necessary to test, verify, and refine the approach before finalizing the solution.
Perry C. West
January 26, 2026

This is the first of five articles to help you design lighting for machine vision.


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Vision & Sensors | Machine Vision

Maximizing Throughput, Minimizing Defects: Advanced Vision Technology for Efficient Wafer Inspection

Achieve reliable detection of macro defects with fast line-scan cameras and optimized lighting
Chromasens GmbH
October 22, 2025

This article emphasizes the need for efficient wafer inspection in semiconductor manufacturing to maximize throughput and minimize defects. It highlights that modern methods must combine speed with sensitive defect detection, with advanced machine vision technology being crucial for identifying macro defects early in the production process to avoid costly issues in finished components.


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CCS Group Opens New Light Lab in Munich

September 4, 2025

CCS Inc. announced that its group entities, CCS Europe and EFFILUX, jointly opened a Light Lab while relocating its German office.


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