Anne Wendel, director of VDMA Machine Vision, writes about the importance of free trade for the machine vision sector, and what the VDMA is doing to promote this
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Super-positioned cameras
27 March 2018
Greg Blackman looks at novel imaging devices based on quantum science, and finds that the technology is closer to commercialisation than first expected
Xenics and Princeton Infrared launch ITAR-free cameras
26 July 2017
Two infrared camera companies have announced products that are no longer subject to US International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) export restrictions
EU dual-use reform to impact surveillance camera exports
24 April 2017
David Santorum at German high-tech industry association Spectaris updates on new EU dual-use regulation for export control, legislation that will affect exports of surveillance cameras and other goods for civilian and military purposes
New US export control working groups meet at Photonics West
5 April 2017
SPIE has set up three export control working groups – detectors and cameras, lasers, and lenses and optics. SPIE's Jennifer Douris updates on the groups' first meetings at Photonics West in February
Sensing solutions for soldiers
17 June 2014
Jessica Rowbury looks at the latest sensing technology employed onboard military vehicles and the challenges faced by soldiers in making sense of vast amounts of imaging data
ITAR under attack
3 November 2013
Will reforms to the ITAR lists that control US exports of defence-related technologies make it easier for US companies to export? Greg Blackman investigates
The killer application
2 November 2012
The infrared sensing technology deployed by the military is such that it can now detect gunfire at 500m. Rob Coppinger discovers how imaging equipment is saving lives on the battlefield
Heat of battle
31 October 2011
Greg Blackman explores the various imaging technologies deployed by soldiers on the battlefield
Vision on tracks
22 October 2010
How would you sneak up on a tank? With armoured vehicles now frequently equipped with low light and thermal cameras, covering all angles of approach, it would not be easy. Stephen Mounsey looks at vision systems for armoured vehicles
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Greg Blackman explores some novel ways of imaging glass, including a 3D technique to measure the flatness of glass panels
Matthew Dale discovers how emerging imaging technologies could make our roads safer and help manage congestion
The agri-food industry is on the verge of a revolution thanks to advances in precision farming. Machine vision plays a crucial role in these advances, as Keely Portway finds out
Jeff Bier, founder of the Embedded Vision Alliance, discusses the four key trends driving the proliferation of visual perception in machines