1st Vision

Machine vision digital interfaces continue to evolve, as 25 GigE and 100 GigE cameras are now available. Here we call out those new entries to our updated TechBrief Camera Interfaces Explained, available for free download from our Knowledge Base.

Whether your application needs only a few frames per second, from a modest sized sensor, with the camera near the PC host – or bandwidth intensive requirements – possibly at significant cable length – there’s likely an interface suited to your needs. Download the updated free TechBrief.

Alternatively, start with camera selection, and let that drive the interface. That method works too, as camera manufacturers typically design-in the interface optimal to move the data volumes off the sensor, for the type of applications they designed the camera for. But sometimes the same sensor is found with two or more interface options – so it’s helpful to be “interface-aware” when selecting among cameras.

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JAI Wave WAA-1300-GE-TEC VIS SWIR camera

The Wave WAA-1300-GE-TEC combines visible and short-wave infrared (SWIR) sensitivity in a single camera, enabling enhanced material contrast, improved defect detection, and more reliable inspection results. With sensitivity from 400 nm to 1700 nm, the camera can reveal features and material characteristics that may not be visible using standard imaging technologies.

Applications may be designed to identify and differentiate materials according to their spectral properties. Sensors, cameras, lighting, and lenses are available for machine vision applications that draw upon VIS and SWIR portions of the spectrum.
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JAI Wave WAA-1300-GE-TEC VIS SWIR camera The Wave WAA-1300-GE-TEC combines visible and short-wave infrared (SWIR) sensitivity in a single camera, enabling enhanced material contrast, improved defect detection, and more reliable inspection results. With sensitivity from 400 nm to 1700 nm, the camera can reveal features and material characte...

Euresys Open eVision Machine Vision Software

Hardware-independent machine vision software with image processing, deep learning, OCR, barcode reading, 3D vision, and precision measurement tools – Euresys Open eVision Machine Vision Software.

Open eVision Studio is a free graphical development environment that enables users to evaluate, prototype, and demonstrate Open eVision applications without writing code. Developers can create complete image processing pipelines, test algorithms using live camera images, and automatically generate corresponding C++, Python, or C # source code to help accelerate application development.
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Euresys Open eVision Machine Vision Software Hardware-independent machine vision software with image processing, deep learning, OCR, barcode reading, 3D vision, and precision measurement tools – Euresys Open eVision Machine Vision Software. Open eVision Studio is a free graphical development environment that enables users to evaluate, protot...

Allied Vision HR high-resolution RF and T models

HR decodes pretty readily to high-resolution. In this series that ranges from 16 MP through 105 MP. There are a range of interfaces available. And many shared features such as advanced image correction: lens shading, defect pixel correction, and low-noise image acquisition.

It’s NOT the point of this short article to cover the entire HR series.

Our focus is on two particular features available on certain members of the HR series, each of which brings something special.

HR RF Mount models feature a native Canon RF mount, enabling the use of Canon RF lenses for large-format imaging applications requiring high-performance optics and a wide range of focal lengths.

HR T (TEC) models feature thermoelectric cooling and heating (TEC) to regulate sensor temperature. Maintaining a stable sensor temperature helps reduce dark current, thermal noise, and sensor drift while improving image consistency for long exposure, scientific imaging, and precision inspection applications.
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Allied Vision HR high-resolution RF and T models HR decodes pretty readily to high-resolution. In this series that ranges from 16 MP through 105 MP. There are a range of interfaces available. And many shared features such as advanced image correction: lens shading, defect pixel correction, and low-noise image acquisition. It’s NOT the point of t...

TechBrief - How to select the ideal camera for your application - a step-by-step guide

Whether you are new to machine vision or a seasoned veteran, sensor and camera selection are at the core of achieving an ideal solution for your application. Sensors and cameras keep evolving with new technologies. Thankfully, there are best practice guidelines in a logical sequence of steps. It’s the same sequence we follow in advising our customers.

Allied Vision FXO cameras to 100GigE and 671fps

Allied Vision FXO cameras are high-speed industrial GigE Vision cameras available with 10GigE, 25GigE, and 100GigE interfaces. Built around Sony Pregius S global shutter sensors, FXO cameras deliver high image quality, fast frame rates, low-latency image transfer, and reliable performance for demanding machine vision applications.

In semiconductor and electronics manufacturing, the FXO 100GigE cameras are suited for high-throughput 2D and 3D automated optical inspection because the global shutter supports fast motion without distortion and RDMA-based transport keeps data movement consistent under heavy loads.

In addition to metrology and industrial inspection, the FXO cameras are ideal for laser triangulation, 3D scanning and high-speed acquisition. https://zurl.co/smSWd

Allied Vision FXO cameras to 100GigE and 671fps Allied Vision FXO cameras are high-speed industrial GigE Vision cameras available with 10GigE, 25GigE, and 100GigE interfaces. Built around Sony Pregius S global shutter sensors, FXO cameras deliver high image quality, fast frame rates, low-latency image transfer, and reliable performance for demand...

What is RDMA?
Remote Direct Memory Access – RDMA – is a data transfer method supporting greater throughput compared to traditional transfer methods. While it’s been used in data centers and by networking innovators for some years, it’s only recently been made available for machine vision.

In a phrase: RDMA is a method of transferring data directly between a device and a designated area of computer memory with little involvement from the operating system and CPU.
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What is RDMA? Remote Direct Memory Access – RDMA – is a data transfer method supporting greater throughput compared to traditional transfer methods. While it’s been used in data centers and by networking innovators for some years, it’s only recently been made available for machine vision. In a phrase: RDM...

RGB / NIR applications with DALSA Linea Multispectral

Multispectral imaging, in general terms, creates solutions that draw on spectral response from two or more regions of the electromagnetic spectrum. So it might be UV+VIS or VIS+IR, for example. And VIS might be monochrome (with or without filters) or color. And IR might be any of NIR, SWIR, MWIR, or LWIR. If you can add value and competitive advantage through an application built on a multispectral approach, there are cameras, sensors, lenses, filters, and lighting to support your design.

Traditionally one would need two different cameras to create a multispectral solution. That’s because most cameras are designed around a sensor that is optimized for just one portion of the spectrum. While there are good reasons behind cameras that “specialize” on just a segment of the spectrum, it creates multi-camera integration challenges for those who want to build multispectral solutions. Until now…
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RGB / NIR applications with DALSA Linea Multispectral Multispectral imaging, in general terms, creates solutions that draw on spectral response from two or more regions of the electromagnetic spectrum. So it might be UV+VIS or VIS+IR, for example. And VIS might be monochrome (with or without filters) or color. And IR might be any of NIR, SWIR, MWIR, or...

How to eliminate glare in machine vision systems
Machine vision – indeed human vision too – relies heavily on contrast. The feature(s) being identified need to stand out against any competing candidate features. Otherwise confusion is present. Which means vision either doesn’t work, or isn’t efficient.

While it’s easy to achieve good contrast in certain machine vision applications, sometimes we’re presented with the special challenges of glare.

Glare can arise due to highly reflective surfaces, especially in combination with the direction of the light source relative to the lens and sensor capturing the image. Thankfully there are a number of techniques to eliminate or substantially reduce glare.

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KOWA Innovations: New LF Large Format ruggedized lenses

Kowa LF high-resolution large-format machine vision lenses are engineered for rigorous industrial imaging. With a 46.0mm image circle, these optics are optimized for 4K line scan cameras and large-sensor area scan systems.

Large image circle options up to approximately 43.3mm to 46mm depending on model.
For sensors with pixel sizes from 7.5µm on LF line scan models and 3.1µm on CLS color line scan model.

Ruggedized as described in blog post...

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KOWA Innovations: New LF Large Format ruggedized lenses Kowa LF high-resolution large-format machine vision lenses are engineered for rigorous industrial imaging. With a 46.0mm image circle, these optics are optimized for 4K line scan cameras and large-sensor area scan systems. Two mount options F-mount or TFL-II mount Noteworthy features Anti-Rattle F-M...