Advances in sensors that capture images like real eyes, plus in the software and hardware to process them, are bringing a paradigm shift in imaging, finds Andrei Mihai
October/November 2021

Spectral vision foresees seed germination story
Greg Blackman finds out how seed producers are reaping the rewards of imaging
Getting a grip on polished hips and knees
Tahir Rabbani of Viztronics spoke at the Vision show about a 3D solution for imaging shiny orthopaedic implants. Greg Blackman reports
GigE gives 3D lease of life
Greg Blackman speaks to Pleora’s James Falconer about the latest versions of GigE Vision
Sun rises on quality control
As solar power becomes an increasingly important energy source, Abigail Williams looks at how infrared imaging is used to assess solar panels
Chip shortage hampers growth
Anne Wendel, director of VDMA Machine Vision, says there is increasing concern about chip supply bottlenecks and material shortages
Depth of deep learning discussed at Vision Stuttgart
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
Neuromorphic pioneer recognised at Vision Stuttgart
Prophesee has won the Vision Award for its event-based approach to imaging. Greg Blackman speaks to Luca Verre, the firm’s CEO, about prospects for the technology

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A new automated approach is helping engineers in vision technology and forensics to identify rare traces, which can be essential in solving a crime
Integrating AI and augmented reality into imaging and machine vision for automated inspection tasks paves the way for faster, more efficient manufacturing, finds Abigail Williams
Camera and AI-equipped agricultural robots that can till, weed, pollinate and harvest are revolutionising farming, discovers Benjamin Skuse
Optical accelerators are enabling a new generation of powerful hyperspectral cameras, writes Professor Andrea Fratalocchi, of KAUST and Pixeltra
Imec’s Wouter Charle on how compact hyperspectral imaging cameras have huge potential once integrated into stringent clinical workflows