New developments in Halcon 21.11 include the addition of instance segmentation to the available deep learning technologies, an improved barcode reader, as well as greater usability for dictionaries and Generic Shape Matching
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Huge strides are being made in neural networks, but there are still significant challenges to implement a machine vision solution, according to experts at Vision
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Here’s some of what to expect when the trade fair opens its doors
MVTec Software GmbH will release Merlic 5, the new version of its all-in-one machine vision software, on 7 October
MVTec has expanded its product management. Susanne Kretzschmar is now supporting the company as commercial product manager for Halcon
Visitors to the virtual trade fair for automation and robotics can learn about the features of current and future Halcon and Merlic releases online and interact with MVTec experts
MVTec Software will publish a new release of its Halcon standard machine vision software (version 21.05) on 21 May
Greg Blackman reports from the Embedded World show, where industry experts gave insights into vision processing at the edge
On 4 March, panellists from Basler, MVTec, Sick, and Amazon Web Services will discuss developments in embedded vision during the Embedded World digital show. IMVE's Greg Blackman will moderate
MVTec Software will be presenting its product portfolio at Embedded World Digital from 1 to 5 March
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A look at the current market for lens technology and some of the latest products available
The HD-1500 from Omron can handle payloads of up to 1,500kg, making it possible to automate tasks that would normally need a forklift truck. Credit: Omron
Susan Curtis explores the burgeoning world of autonomous mobile robots
Leica Biosystems' Aperio GT 450 DX is designed for high-volume clinical labs to scale up digital pathology operations. Credit: Leica Biosystems
From speeding up pathology scanning to event-based sensing, there’s plenty of new technology finding its way into life science labs. Rebecca Pool reports
The Matrox Meteor-II PCI frame grabbers, launched in 1997. Credit: Matrox
This year saw Matrox celebrate its 45th anniversary. Greg Blackman speaks to co-founder Lorne Trottier about the imaging firm’s history
Paul Brown of Fera Science operating the hyperspectral drone camera at Big Wood, Suffolk. Credit: Gary Battell
Greg Blackman speaks to Dr Michelle Hamilton at STFC RAL Space about mapping trees with spectral imaging
Robot solutions at the Manufacturing Technology Centre. Credit: Manufacturing Technology Centre
Responding to a report on UK adoption of robots and automation, UKIVA’s Neil Sandhu and Allan Anderson argue vision brings similar benefits for productivity
The board of VDMA Machine Vision; Mark Williamson third from left. Credit: VDMA Machine Vision
As its new chairman, Mark Williamson sets out the priorities for VDMA Machine Vision
One of the early 3D deflectometry scanners used security cameras, but still produced a high-quality 3D surface profile. Credit: Isak du Preez/Axiscan
Greg Blackman talks to Isak du Preez, who’s new approach to 3D deflectometry has attracted interest from BMW and other car makers
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Greg Blackman speaks to Colin Burnham of Deep Detection about new X-ray technology for industrial inspection
