Illumination: The Third Pillar of Imaging System Design

Illumination is an often-overlooked yet crucial aspect of vision.

September 1, 2019

Whether an imaging system measures dimensions, verifies colors, or determines shape, the purpose of machine vision is to distinguish an object from its background.

The Importance of Consistent Illumination in Machine Vision

Machine vision systems evaluate the image of the object, not the object itself, so the first stage in the process is to get the correct lighting arrangement for the application.

Peter Bhagat

January 1, 2017

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Machine vision systems are used throughout industry for critical inspection and measurement, frequently as part of a quality control approach.

When to Consider Inline Illumination

It is critical to consider characteristics of the object you’re imaging and the information you need to extract from the image.

Nicholas James

January 3, 2014

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The choice of illumination can often mean the difference between success and failure of an imaging system.

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