Lindsey Sullivan

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.

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.