Photometric stereo uses 3D surface orientation and its effect on reflected light to produce a contrast image accentuating local 3D surface variations, making complex inspections cheaper and more effective
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Emergent Vision Technologies’ Zenith HZ-100-G 100GigE camera
24 August 2021
The white paper presents a brief timeline of GigE Vision cameras; advantages of the interface; and information on using 10GigE up to 100GigE to stay on the leading edge of machine vision solutions in manufacturing and beyond
16 March 2021
Many machine vision applications such as OCR/barcode reading on bottles and containers, or defect detection inside threaded bores require inspecting features randomly located both on the part outer or inner sides, and on the top and bottom surfaces. This paper describes the advantages of using special optics designed for 360° inspection (either using a pericentric design or various lens/mirror combinations) versus multi-camera systems or line-scan imaging.
08 March 2021
Hybrid AI helps designers and integrators balance the best solution and integration with existing infrastructure as they navigate through Industry 4.0, Internet of Things, and artificial intelligence.
08 March 2021
Ruggedised lenses address some of the challenges faced in environments with high levels of vibration, shock, and moisture. Edmund Optics explores the features and advantages of different types of ruggedisation in imaging lenses.
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