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Gain a deeper understanding of the machine vision technologies that are driving automation and improving quality inspection accuracy. This can include machine vision systems, laser scanners, tactile probes, and vision components such as sensors and cameras.

]]> https://www.qualitymag.com/rss/2670-vision-sensors en-us Machine Vision Ends Needless Operational Stops In highly automated facilities today, a familiar scene plays out with frustrating regularity. 

]]> http://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99629 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99629-machine-vision-ends-needless-operational-stops a warehouse conveyor system, likely utilized for sorting or packaging goods a conveyor belt system warehouse workers packing boxes on a conveyor belt Gage Repeatability and Reproducibility (GR&R) Required to Achieve Six Sigma Standards nfo@6-sig.com (Justin St. James) Reliable measurements are the linchpin to any Six Sigma process. 

]]> http://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99611 Thu, 28 May 2026 15:00:00 -0400 https://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99611-gage-repeatability-and-reproducibility-gr-and-r-required-to-achieve-six-sigma-standards Get It Right: Why Lens Selection Makes or Breaks Machine Vision Precision In machine vision, robotics, and factory automation, imaging systems are central to precision, repeatability, and real-time decision-making. 

]]> http://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99597 Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99597-get-it-right-why-lens-selection-makes-or-breaks-machine-vision-precision Flexible AI Inspection: How Learning Systems Are Changing Visual Quality Control Quality inspection today must cope with growing demands.

]]> http://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99591 Tue, 19 May 2026 13:00:00 -0400 https://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99591-flexible-ai-inspection-how-learning-systems-are-changing-visual-quality-control Lighting Design for Machine Vision, Part 5 perry@autovis.com (Perry C. West) This is the fifth and final article in the series on lighting design for machine vision.

]]> http://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99543 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99543-lighting-design-for-machine-vision-part-5 Fiber Optics: The Data Transmission Backbone Powering AI-Driven Industrial Inspection Machine vision cameras have crossed a threshold.

]]> http://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99528 Sun, 19 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99528-fiber-optics-the-data-transmission-backbone-powering-ai-driven-industrial-inspection This image displays a high-speed machine vision system used for real-time human pose estimation. Real-time human pose system incorporating BitFlow CoF frame grabber, Advantech AI edge computer, and Optronis fiber camera, accelerated by NVIDIA TensorRT deep learning. This image displays a real-time human pose estimation system in action. How AI-driven Vision Systems Are Transforming Automotive Quality Control The landscape of automotive quality control is undergoing a profound transformation. 

]]> http://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99527 Sat, 18 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99527-how-ai-driven-vision-systems-are-transforming-automotive-quality-control Line Confocal Imaging is the New MedTech Standard If you’ve ever had a vaccine or a routine blood draw and didn’t even feel the “pinch,” congratulations, you’ve been a silent witness to a manufacturing miracle.

]]> http://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99525 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99525-line-confocal-imaging-is-the-new-medtech-standard This image depicts a scientific laboratory setting, likely for medical research or diagnostic testing. This image illustrates the functional principle of a hyperspectral imaging (HSI) system This image illustrates the principle of Line Confocal Imaging (LCI) technology Lighting Design for Machine Vision, Part 4 perry@autovis.com (Perry C. West) This is the fourth article of a five-article series on lighting design for machine vision.

]]> http://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99515 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99515-lighting-design-for-machine-vision-part-4 Lighting Design for Machine Vision, Part 3 perry@autovis.com (Perry C. West) This is the third article in the five-article series on lighting design for machine vision.

]]> http://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99501 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99501-lighting-design-for-machine-vision-part-3 AI-Powered Machine Vision Technologies Are Revolutionizing Industrial Applications No two eggs are identical, yet all are edible. This principle applies equally to industrial manufacturing: the diversity of produced parts and potential defects is virtually limitless. The added challenge for quality assurance and identification tasks?

]]> http://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99490 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99490-ai-powered-machine-vision-technologies-are-revolutionizing-industrial-applications This image illustrates the concept of Automated Visual Inspection using machine learning for quality control. Deep learning-based algorithms learn automatically based on training image data.  The image shows baguette bread, a long, thin loaf of French origin typically made from lean dough. Defect detection on bakery goods. The image displays a screenshot from a robot-assisted bin-picking system used to identify and organize plastic accessory bags. Robust Identification of translucent plastic bags overlapping of lying on top of each other with different contents. This image displays a modern automotive assembly line featuring industrial robots performing welding operations on a car body. Machine vision application for inspecting weld seams on car bodies. The image displays a dashboard or log file from an automated inspection system analyzing various controls, likely for industrial welding quality control. Deep learning technologies detect the difference between OK and NOK welds. Illumination Strategies for Reliable Defect Detection in High-Speed Quality Inspection Every second counts on high-speed conveyor lines. A missed barcode or a tiny defect can disrupt production, increase costs, and reduce quality.

]]> http://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99473 Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99473-illumination-strategies-for-reliable-defect-detection-in-high-speed-quality-inspection The item shown is TPL Vision industrial LED machine vision lighting solutions designed for automated inspection processes. The image displays a TPL Vision HPS Bar Light, a high-power industrial LED lighting solution designed for machine vision and high-speed inspection applications. The item shown is a TPL Vision High-Power Strobe (HPS) Bar Light. Machine Vision Lighting Solutions for Unwanted Glare sales@ccsamerica.com (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.

]]> http://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99403 Sat, 14 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99403-machine-vision-lighting-solutions-for-unwanted-glare Lighting Design for Machine Vision, Part 2 perry@autovis.com (Perry C. West) This is the second article in a five-article series on machine vision. 

]]> http://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99369 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 16:00:00 -0500 https://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99369-lighting-design-for-machine-vision-part-2 Lighting Design for Machine Vision, Part 1 perry@autovis.com (Perry C. West) This is the first of five articles to help you design lighting for machine vision.

]]> http://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99361 Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99361-lighting-design-for-machine-vision-part-1 Quality Deserves a Bigger Slice of the Pie Quality might in theory be top priority, but most manufacturing operations run on ROI (return on investment). You have to show a one-to two-year payback to get something funded at an existing plant.

]]> http://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99358 Sun, 25 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99358-quality-deserves-a-bigger-slice-of-the-pie AI in CNC Manufacturing: When Vision Systems Start to Understand info@evt-web.com (EVT – Eye Vision Technology) Industrial automation has traditionally relied on precise rules: if an edge is here, measure it; if a label is missing, stop the line. 

]]> http://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99357 Sat, 24 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99357-ai-in-cnc-manufacturing-when-vision-systems-start-to-understand Solving Processing Bottlenecks in High-Bandwidth Machine Vision Systems edg.goffin@pleora.com (Ed Goffin) As machine vision systems continue to evolve, they are increasingly tasked with supporting higher resolutions, faster frame rates, and multi-camera configurations. 

]]> http://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99345 Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99345-solving-processing-bottlenecks-in-high-bandwidth-machine-vision-systems Robotics and Process Control: Building Quality Through Automation In manufacturing, quality has always been defined by consistency — the ability to produce every part to the same standard, every single time. Inspection remains essential, but the industry’s focus has shifted. Rather than catching defects after they occur, the goal today is to eliminate variation at the source.

]]> http://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99298 Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99298-robotics-and-process-control-building-quality-through-automation 1.7 Million Pins Per Day: Milestone in Connector Control The connector application from aku.automation and AT Sensors, which inspects over 1.7 million pins every day with unprecedented precision, is setting a new benchmark in the electronics industry.

]]> http://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99278 Wed, 10 Dec 2025 08:43:12 -0500 https://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99278-17-million-pins-per-day-milestone-in-connector-control a software interface for vision inspection a high-precision 3D sensor from the XCS series a demonstration of 3D sensing technology an AT Sensors XCS 3D Sensor Laser Profiler an AT Sensors XCS Series high-precision 3D laser profiler From Waste to Worth: AI-Powered Recycling Takes Off Artificial intelligence (AI) has evolved far beyond a passing buzzword, powering diverse industries with applications ranging from predictive analytics to robotic automation.

]]> http://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99276 Tue, 09 Dec 2025 13:00:00 -0500 https://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99276-from-waste-to-worth-ai-powered-recycling-takes-off an AMP ONE AI-powered recycling sortation system a video about the SPSA Alternative Waste Disposal (AWD) system an AI-powered robotic sorting system waste being processed in a sorting facility Machine Vision Analytics Drive Manufacturing Excellence Machine vision systems and data analytics now serve as essential components of modern production and quality control environments rather than optional tools. 

]]> http://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99242 Mon, 24 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99242-machine-vision-analytics-drive-manufacturing-excellence Deep Learning OCR Powered by Theia ML610M Lens and Imaging Source DFK 33UX178 in Aurora Vision Studio Central to the system’s success was Theia’s ML610M 2/3″ format varifocal lens, designed for a 1.55 µm pixel size to resolve detail up to 300 line pairs per millimeter contrast.

]]> http://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99206 Wed, 05 Nov 2025 10:22:11 -0500 https://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99206-deep-learning-ocr-powered-by-theia-ml610m-lens-and-imaging-source-dfk-33ux178-in-aurora-vision-studio Maximizing Throughput, Minimizing Defects: Advanced Vision Technology for Efficient Wafer Inspection 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.

]]> http://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99176 Wed, 22 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99176-maximizing-throughput-minimizing-defects-advanced-vision-technology-for-efficient-wafer-inspection Seeing the Future: Camera Trends, Deep Learning, and System Integration in the Energy Sector The trends in machine vision indicate a growing need for systems that can manage increased variability, function autonomously, and operate in sectors that have traditionally depended on manual inspection.


]]> http://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99175 Tue, 21 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99175-seeing-the-future-camera-trends-deep-learning-and-system-integration-in-the-energy-sector The Hidden Costs of Vision System Integration Challenges can arise after implementing a vision system, leading to frustration from inconsistent performance and hidden costs. Early planning and involving integration teams can help organizations fully leverage vision systems for quality improvement.

]]> http://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99153 Sun, 12 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99153-the-hidden-costs-of-vision-system-integration Unlocking Imaging Benefits with Compression edg.goffin@pleora.com (Ed Goffin) As technology evolves, efficient compression techniques are vital for multi-sensor applications and 3D implementations. Seamless data fusion can enhance performance in logistics and robotics while meeting user expectations and infrastructure limits. Discover how these strategies are setting new standards in quality and efficiency.

]]> http://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99115 Thu, 02 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99115-unlocking-imaging-benefits-with-compression Identifying the Best Technology for Your 3D Vision Application A method to identify the techniques that best fit an application are discussed, together with examples of the trade-offs to consider when it comes to selecting a sensor or module component, and how this can be key to unlocking the differentiation needed in your product.

]]> http://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99110 Wed, 01 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.qualitymag.com/articles/99110-identifying-the-best-technology-for-your-3d-vision-application Faster, Easier, Expanded Starrett Vision Capabilities Ensure Quality From First to Final Part Inspection Component Engineers Inc. (CEI) in Wallingford, CT prioritizes quality control by consistently meeting or exceeding customer expectations from quoting to delivery. CEI continuously enhances its processes to adapt to changing requirements and tackles complex manufacturing challenges, solidifying quality as a core business principle.

]]> http://www.qualitymag.com/articles/98990 Mon, 11 Aug 2025 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.qualitymag.com/articles/98990-faster-easier-expanded-starrett-vision-capabilities-ensure-quality-from-first-to-final-part-inspection Visual SLAM Transforms Navigation for Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) alex.x.miller@us.abb.com (Alex Miller) In addition to significantly boosting productivity in factories and warehouses by autonomously moving raw materials, parts, or finished goods between workstations or storage areas, Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) handle tedious, non-value-added tasks like cart pushing, allowing human employees to focus on higher-skill activities.

]]> http://www.qualitymag.com/articles/98989 Mon, 11 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.qualitymag.com/articles/98989-visual-slam-transforms-navigation-for-autonomous-mobile-robots-amrs