Microscan sold to Omron for $157m
1 September 2017
Spectris has sold its code reading business Microscan Systems to Omron for a total cash consideration of $157 million
Greg Blackman explores the efforts underway to improve connectivity in factories
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Waste not, want not
17 June 2014
Greg Blackman on the inline inspection solutions employed on packaging lines that are helping reduce food waste
FH vision system
30 August 2013
Omron has released the FH compact vision system. The module provides a high-speed image bus, four-core processing, an efficient vision algorithm and fast EtherCAT communications
FQ2 vision sensor
11 April 2013
Omron has launched a new version of its FQ vision sensor, the FQ2
Xpectia FJ vision system
22 January 2012
Omron has launched the Xpectia FJ vision system, featuring fast drag-and-drop programming, a choice of ready-made but easily customisable HMIs and a comprehensive library of time-saving macros
FQ-CR1 code reader
22 January 2012
Omron has released the compact FQ-CR1 code reader. Designed specifically for reading codes printed on paper or labels, the FQ-CR1 features integrated high power LED lighting and HDR imaging technology
FQ-M vision sensor
22 January 2012
Omron has introduced the FQ-M, a smart camera that meets all the needs of demanding object recognition and tracking applications
FL series of illuminators
27 October 2011
Omron has released its FL series of lighting products that enable sharp and stable images to be captured by vision inspection systems
FQ range of vision sensors
26 November 2010
Omron has released the FQ range of vision sensors delivering crystal clear images, yet offering outstanding simplicity of installation and set up
Xpectia vision system
2 December 2008
Omron has released its Xpectia vision system providing real-colour sensing, high resolution, 3D functionality and intuitive user guidance.
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