Advance Ultravision – The Machine Vision Specialist

Machine vision interfaces have continued to evolve over the years increasing data throughput and cable lengths. Commonly used interfaces are GigE and USB3. However, 5GigE is an interface now gaining attention in the industrial imaging / machine vision market with some nice advantages. We will outline the benefits of 5GigE, ...
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March 23, 2020 / Trends

MARS 5GigE POE series (MARS-G5-P)

Daheng Imaging's next-generation Mars 5GBase-T data interface series industrial camera officially released Daheng Imaging has officially released its first 5GBase-T (5GigE) Mars industrial camera, which provides more choices for industry users. Trial units are available for request. As a new generation of data interface, 5GBase-T (5GigE) Ethernet interface industrial camera ...
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March 23, 2020 / Products

Office closure for COVID-19 Pandemic: 18-31 March 2020

The global situation is currently being shaped by COVID-19 Pandemic, and we are aware of our responsibility to contribute towards the crisis management, reducing the spread of the virus and coping with this pandemic. On 16 March 2020, the Malaysian government had decided to implement nationwide Restriction of Movement Order ...
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March 17, 2020 / Company

Surface Inspection System – Deediim Sensors

Surface defects can be defined by the change in surface property. For example, surface defects such as dents can be seen as a change in surface inclination, scratch as a change in surface roughness while stain can be seen as a change in surface reflectivity. But until now, conventional lighting ...
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March 12, 2020 / Products

Anomaly Detection – MVTec Halcon

HALCON's deep-learning-based anomaly detection allows you to easily detect whether images contain deviations from known training data. To train this network, only a relatively low number of "good" images is required. Consequently, there is also no need to label any data. Combined with its simple and flexible workflow, anomaly detection ...
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March 9, 2020 / Products

Gocator 2530 Smart 3D Laser Profiler – LMI Gocator

Learn about the all new Gocator 2530 blue laser profiler for 10 kHz inspection in battery and consumer electronics inspection, and rubber & tire and general factory automation applications. Find more information about LMI Gocator here: https://lmi3d.com/products/gocator-3D-smart-sensors ...
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March 5, 2020 / Products

Gocator 2490 with a 2 meter Field of View – LMI Gocator

Gocator® 2490 is an all-in-one solution designed to scan large targets in packaging & logistics, automotive assembly, sawmill board optimization, and food processing applications. Find more information about LMI Gocator here: https://lmi3d.com/products/gocator-3D-smart-sensors ...
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March 2, 2020 / Products

PALLAS Smart Camera + Merlic – Daheng Imaging

The smart camera PALLAS combined with MVTEC’s powerful, all-in-one, machine vision software MERLIC provides a reliable and fast performance and is an easy-to-use solution without any programming. Featuring the Xilinx Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC (quad-core A53@1.2GHz) processor, PALLAS provides a fast processing speed and an excellent performance. Hirose connectors as well ...
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February 26, 2020 / Products

MERLIC: A Machine Vision application in five minutes – MVTec

It’s really easy to create a machine vision application with the MVTec software MERLIC. In this video, we will show you how to create a simple application that checks whether all fuses are correctly placed on a board. Three easy-to-use tools are enough: “Acquire Image from File”,” Check Presence with ...
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February 13, 2020 / Tutorials

A fully automated dispense and labeling system for pharmaceutical products – MVTec HALCON

MVTec’s Certified Integration Partner Crave Technical developed a vision system for an automatic unit-of-use dispense and labeling system for pharmaceutical products. HALCON is used in this system for object detection, bar & data code reading as well as hand-eye-calibration for robots that pick the boxes from a conveyor and then ...
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January 23, 2020 / Applications

Introducing Surface Masking – LMI Gocator

In certain inspection applications, the engineer needs to isolate a specific feature in order to take measurements of a part. We recently introduced the Surface Mask tool in Gocator® to solve this challenge. To illustrate how the tool works, we’ll use a connector with 4 pins as our scan target ...
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January 10, 2020 / Tutorials

Surface Mask Tool – LMI Gocator

See the new Surface Mask Tool in action, introduced in Gocator Firmware 5.3. The Surface Mask Tool gives users the ability to create a new surface by extracting specific surface data from a desired region (and excluding data from surrounding regions). See how this added capability is utilized in this ...
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December 27, 2019 / Tutorials

MERCURY2 PRO USB3.0 series (ME2P-U3)

The MERCURY2 PRO USB3.0 series (ME2P-U3) camera is DAHENG IMAGING's latest large sensor industrial digital camera, featuring compact design, outstanding performance, high definition and extremely low noise. And the camera supports features with improved built-in ISP algorithms, provides multiple acquisition controls. Thanks to the extremely compact design (36mm × 31mm ...
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December 23, 2019 / Products

Profile Template Matching – LMI Gocator

This tool allows you to compare profiles to a master template and easily detect defects or nonconformity, even when the part shape is complex and orientation is variable. Find more information about LMI Gocator here: https://lmi3d.com/products/gocator-3D-smart-sensors ...
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December 17, 2019 / Tutorials

Surface Barcode and OCR – LMI Gocator

The new Surface OCR tool allows you to recognize and extract a string of text from surfaces, using either 3D height map scan data (for embossed characters) or 2D intensity scan data (for flat characters). The Surface Barcode tool allows you to read data encoded in 1D (linear) and 2D ...
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December 12, 2019 / Tutorials

Integrate HDevelop code into a C# application using the Library Project Export – MVTec Halcon

In this tutorial, you will learn how to integrate machine vision code developed with HDevelop into an existing C# Visual Studio application. For this, we use the Library Project Export, which simplifies the usage of HDevEngine. Thus, you can use HDevelop procedures as simply as HALCON operators in your C++ ...
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December 6, 2019 / Tutorials

Automotive Gap & Flush Inspection – LMI Gocator

In this video a team of synchronized UR robot-mounted Gocator® 3D smart sensors work to achieve fully automated inline gap & flush inspection. Learn more at https://www.kibele-pims.com/ See more Automotive applications using Gocator here: https://lmi3d.com/solutions/industries/automotive ...
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November 22, 2019 / Applications

Multi-View 3D Scanning and Processing(Complete Article) – LMI Gocator

In applications where the scan target is larger than a single sensor’s field of view, or has a complex shape, multi-view scanning and processing are required in order to capture the complete geometry of the part. Multi-view scanning and processing are used to: Cover larger fields of view while maintaining ...
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November 13, 2019 / Applications

Draw oriented rectangles with the MVTec Deep Learning Tool – MVTec Halcon

Many computer programs often offer the option to draw axis-aligned rectangles but not to draw oriented rectangles. Thus, we developed a method that enables you to label training data for deep learning efficiently with oriented rectangles. This video shows you how to do this with the MVTec Deep Learning Tool ...
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October 25, 2019 / Tutorials

Shrimp Sorting – MVTec Halcon

MVTec HALCON makes shrimp sorting fast and efficient. The shrimp sorting system from De Boer RVS uses our machine vision software HALCON to distinguish relevant catch (shrimps) from not-relevant by-catch in real-time. As a consequence of this highly efficient sorting, this application does not only improve the fishing outcome, but ...
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September 27, 2019 / Applications

Sweet Pepper Robot detects and picks ripe crops – MVTec Halcon

The Wageningen University & Research (WUR) in the Netherlands developed a greenhouse harvesting robot, which is able to pick ripe crops. The shape- and color-based detection algorithm for this task was implemented using MVTec HALCON. The organizationThe WUR Agro Food Robotics initiative is a joint program by several research groups ...
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September 19, 2019 / Applications

Windshield Loading in Automative Assembly Lines – LMI Gocator

TopEagle displays Bluewrist EzRG robot guidance solution with the LMI Technologies Gocator Sensors for windshield loading in assembly lines. Gocator laser line profile sensors are used to locate and measure the gap between the frame and windshield. For more applications in the automotive industry check out:https://lmi3d.com/solutions/industries/automotive Find more information about ...
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September 11, 2019 / Applications

Surface Circular Edge Tool – LMI Gocator

The Surface Circular Edge tool provides easy and powerful measurement of circular surface features, including sophisticated roundness measurement. The tool can be quickly adapted to measure inside or outside features, as well as rising or falling edges. Find more information about LMI Gocator here: https://lmi3d.com/products/gocator-3D-smart-sensors ...
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August 30, 2019 / Tutorials

Mercury USB3 Camera – Daheng Imaging

Daheng Imaging’s industrial cameras are on average 30% to 50% cheaper than comparable products, due to our smart business model, which for example includes low margin per product. We also focus on low overhead costs, no unnecessary features, scale advantage, and labor costs. This results in less development time, less ...
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August 15, 2019 / Products

Halcon Deep Learning Sample Application – Teknix(South Korea), MVTec Halcon

Deep Learning training and inference sample application on classifying Halcon 18, Halcon 13 and Merlic brochures. A quick and dirty run-through to give you an idea on the simplicity. Find more information about Halcon Deep Learning here: https://www.mvtec.com/services-solutions/technologies/deep-learning/ ...
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August 1, 2019 / Applications

Latest Camera Interface Revisions & Maintenance Releases – MVTec Halcon

The following HALCON interfaces have recently been updated: USB3Vision 13.0.8, GigEVision2 13.0.4, GenICamTL 13.0.6, Hilscher-cifX 13.0.3, OPC_UA 13.0.7, AlkUSB3 13.0.1 You can download the latest interface here: https://www.mvtec.com/products/interfaces/ ...
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July 26, 2019 / Products

LMI Gocator 3210 integrated with a UR robot – LMI Gocator

Engineers using UR robots can now easily integrate Gocator® smart 3D snapshot sensors into their applications. Gocator® is able to provide the UR robot not only with the “eyes” it needs in order to "see", but also the “mind” it needs in order to “think” and “do. Find more information ...
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July 11, 2019 / Applications

How to integrate HDevEngine into a C++/C# application – MVTec Halcon

In this tutorial, you will learn how to integrate machine vision code that you developed with HDevelop into an existing C++ or C# Visual Studio application. For this, we use the Library Project Export, which simplifies the usage of HDevEngine. Thus, you can use HDevelop procedures as simple as HALCON ...
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July 1, 2019 / Tutorials

Edge-supported Surface-based 3D-Matching with MVTec HALCON

In this tutorial, you will learn how to extend the functionality of surface-based matching with MVTec HALCON by also using edges of objects in the 3D scene. Using the procedure debug_find_surface_model, we will optimize the used parameters and check the matching result. 0:54 Train 3D edges1:53 Requirements on XYZ-mappings2:25 Checking ...
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June 27, 2019 / Tutorials

Optimize your 3D Data for Surface-based 3D-Matching with MVTec HALCON

In this tutorial, you will learn how to optimize your surface-based matching results with MVTec HALCON by properly preparing the 3D input data. By working with 2D XYZ-mappings, we can optimize the matching process robustly and fast. For example, removing the background of a 3D scene often can both speed ...
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June 19, 2019 / Tutorials

Control 2019 Recap with LMI Technologies

From May 7 to 10, 2019 LMI Technologies exhibited at Control 2019 in Stuttgart, Germany. With 871 exhibitors from 33 countries, Control is the world's leading trade fair for quality assurance. Visitors were able to experience LMI's flagship Gocator 3D smart sensors for inline inspection, including interactive sensor playgrounds with ...
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June 6, 2019 / Events

PLC Integration with MVTec Merlic

MVTec Merlic is the all-in-one software for machine vision without the need for programming. Merlic is able to communicate with many common industrial protocols, like EtherCAT, PROFINET etc. Thus, users can easily integrate their Merlic-based vision solution into their production lines Watch this clip to learn more about Merlic’s process ...
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May 22, 2019 / Products

Tire 3D Inspection with Gocator 2400/2500 Series

With 3400+ attendees visiting, and 200+ exhibitors showcasing the latest developments in the rubber & tire industry, Tire Technology Expo is an important industry event. See one of LMI's features, Gocator 2400 series, and newly launched Gocator 2500 series in action and find out why people love working with Gocator ...
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May 10, 2019 / Applications

Easy3D, the new 3D library

3D inspection library AT A GLANCE · 3D Laser Line Extraction into a depth map · Point cloud calibration and management · ZMap generation and management · Interactive 3D display with the 3D Viewer · 3D processing functions The new Easy3D library is a set of software tools enabling the ...
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May 5, 2019 / Products

Metaltech & Automex 2019

Date: 15-18 May 2019 Venue: Malaysia International Trade & Exhibition Center (MITEC), Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Organised by the leading international trade show organiser, UBM Asia (part of Informa plc), METALTECH 2019 will celebrate 25 years as the most established and largest event for metalworking, machinery, robotics and automation in Malaysia ...
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May 4, 2019 / Events

MVTec Deep Learning Tool 0.1 available now!

The MVTec Deep Learning Tool 0.1 is now available for download. With this tool, users can quickly and easily label training data for HALCON's deep-learning-based object detection. Thanks to MVTec’s expertise, this tool seamlessly integrates into HALCON. The labeled data can directly be loaded into HDevelop – no data conversion ...
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May 4, 2019 / Products

Daheng Polarization Camera

MER-502-79U3M POL Daheng Imaging's first polarization camera with Sony IMX250MZR monochrome is now sampling. A polarization system can provide more information that cannot be obtained by standard visible spectral cameras. Polarization has two physical information, which are the degree of polarization and the direction of polarization. This information is especially ...
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May 4, 2019 / Products

“4D High Resolution” lenses

CF-ZA-1S series Support 1.1" type large image sensor. Fujinon CF-ZA-1S series supports large high-resolution sensor of 1.1" type with 2.5µm pixel pitch (equivalent to 23 mega-pixel). The relative illumination reaches up to above 90%*, and a clear image can be obtained from the image center to the peripheral ...
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May 4, 2019 / Products

The Smart 3D Solution For Scanning Glass

Glass enclosures are rapidly becoming the standard in mobile device design such as cell phones, tablets, and watches. This is primarily driven by the larger trend toward 5G connectivity, where the use of metal enclosures interferes with signal strength. Glass, shiny metal, and plastics pose a major challenge for quality ...
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May 4, 2019 / Products

3DPIXA: Options and Challenges with Wirebond Inspection

Inspecting wire bonding processes inline is currently one of the most challenging tasks in machine vision. Traditional inspection is performed on 2D images, color or grayscale, and consists for instance of wire tracing, Bent and broken wire detection, Wire solder spot / wedge analysis, Wire attendance check. 2D inspection is ...
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May 4, 2019 / Applications

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