The lab-based prototype lidar system that the research team built captures megapixel-resolution depth maps using a commercial digital camera. (Image credit: Andrew Brodhead)
Stanford University researchers say its megahertz modulator could enable megapixel-resolution lidar at a low cost
From left: Daniel Seiler, CTO André Kasper, and founder Michael Wandelt
Daniel Seiler takes over from co-founder Michael Wandelt, who steps down after 24 years in role
Lab setup demonstrating the MWIR 3D measurement principle. Credit: Fraunhofer IOF
The 3D sensor developed by scientists at Fraunhofer IOF combines a CO2 laser with two thermal cameras
The latest addition to Laser Components’ range of accessories makes Flexpoint laser modules with M12 connectors fit for mobile use
Scientists at the Industrial Technology Research Institute in Taiwan recently developed a system to improve the performance of fringe projection 3D shape measurement
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The addition of Matrox Imaging will expand Zebra’s portfolio of vision products after it bought Adaptive Vision and introduced a line of machine vision systems last year
Automation Technology has integrated MultiPeak into its Cx4090HS sensor module, which will enable noise-free recording of 3D profile data via laser triangulation
Basler continues to expand its 3D imaging offering and adds an industrial-grade stereo camera series to its product portfolio
Those participating in the lidar training courses in April will learn how to get started with generating, recording, and interpreting point clouds for robotics and autonomous systems
With CxSupportPackage 2022.2, Automation Technology offers an optimised kit of software programs for its 3D sensors
A glass inspection system must distinguish between flawless and waste products to achieve automotive glass wafers free of optical distortions
Susan Fourtané on the increasing demands being placed on web inspection solutions to achieve zero-defect manufacturing
Automation is the only way for e-commerce and logistics firms to fulfil orders since the dramatic uptick in online shopping brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic
Facing new pressures and demands, logistics operations are calling for adaptable machine vision solutions to drive efficiency, discovers Benjamin Skuse
Luca Verre, Co-founder and CEO of Prophesee, as well as a Photonics100 honoree, highlights how event-based vision is set to revolutionise mobile photography
Luca Verre, Co-founder and CEO of Prophesee, as well as a Photonics100 honoree, highlights how event-based vision is set to revolutionise mobile photography
Left: A semiconductor wafer shown to be opaque to white visible light. Right: the wafer is mostly transparent to SWIR light at a wavelength of 1,200nm, making it a suitable wavelength for semiconductor inspection.
Hunting defects in the soon-to-be trillion-dollar semiconductor industry is big business. Anita Chandran explores the latest wafer inspection technology
