Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Surface Inspection",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Manufacturingtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Digital CCD microscope is small, light weight from
Moritex Europe, which we summarised at the time by saying "A small, lightweight, 2.11 megapixel digital CCD microscope features an integrated 3.5in LCD monitor, flash memory storage and offers magnification up to 500x".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release Laser probe for portable inspection system from
Hexagon Metrology: "Romer has announced the launch of the ScanShark V5 laser probe, an addition to their portable inspection and reverse engineering systems, which includes Infinite portable CMM, software and PC".
In May 2007, we covered the news from Faro UK
concerning its On-machine inspection
- take a look at Measurement device for on-machine inspection
which says: "Faro Technologies has developed the PowerGAGE, a portable measurement device that enables manufacturers to verify that a part meets CAD specifications".
Take a look also at the news release from Hexagon Metrology, CMM/laser inspection and reverse engineering,
as well as Line scan camera with high line capture rate from Multipix Imaging,
and Line scan camera with GigE communication from e2v technologies inc..
See also:
News on the ABIS II optical surface inspection system from Steinbichler Optotechnik
(April 2007)
Automatic surface inspection system provides early detection and classification os surface defects in press shop and automotive body assembly
Optical Character Recognition and Verification
(March 2007)
Neural networks are utilised within their NeuroCheck machine vision solutions to mimic human thinking, this case study can be downloaded from the web site of Industrial Vision Systems
Prism adapters enable manipulation of optical axis
(February 2007)
Moritex has announced additions to its range of prism adapters, enabling manipulation of the optical axis
Machine vision products give high performance
(January 2007)
A range of lenses, light sources, light guides and peripherals can be used to get an exceptional image capture with high resolution and contrast
CADCAM plus 5-axis machining cuts mould time
(November 2006)
A series of investments in CADCAM software, coupled with the introduction of five-axis machine tools has produced major time savings at a manufacturer of moulded components for mobile phones
LVDS/RS-422 now supported by Matrox Odyssey Xpro
(August 2006)
Matrox Imaging announced the addition of the conventional digital frame grabber module for its Matrox Odyssey Xpro vision processor
Zoom lens enhances electronics part inspection
(July 2006)
Designed for use with 1/2in or 1/3rdin CCD cameras a high performance TV Macro Zoom Lens benefit a range of surface inspection tasks including PCB inspection and components production monitoring
Measuring gauge does CAD-to-part analysis
(July 2006)
Measuring gauge that can perform CAD-to-part analysis creates inspection programs/routines offline for anyone in the facility to run and mports all major industry CAD formats
Measurement device adds CAD-to-part analysis
(May 2006)
Portable measurement device enables manufacturers to verify that a part meets the CAD file's specs to within 0.0002in - right on the machine that is producing the part
Portable CAM2 source selects inspeection software
(May 2006)
Faro Technologies, the world's single source for a complete line of portable CAM2 solutions, has specified Powerinspect as the software for the new Faro Powergage
World's first ultraviolet camcorder introduced
(April 2006)
Believed to be the world's first digital, near-ultraviolet camcorder, it is lightweight, portable and is designed for acquiring near-UV digital video and stills quickly and easily
Hand-held laser device scans more surfaces
(April 2006)
Hand-held laser scanner uses revolutionary digital technology to provide higher productivity, ability to scan a wider range of surfaces and a system that is easy to use and install
Ultra high resolution cameras suit gauging
(April 2006)
Ultra high resolution cameras include one with plug and play capability for demanding applications which require high definition and fidelity such as high precision gauging
Digital near-ultraviolet camcorder is first
(March 2006)
Oculus Photonics has introduced the world's first digital, near-ultraviolet (near-UV) camcorder, the UVCorder
High performance vision products are available
(February 2006)
A single source of high performance lenses, light sources, light guides and peripherals enables high performance machine vision for infrared applications
Stereo viewers have long working distance
(February 2006)
'Eyepieceless' stereo viewers provide operators with a long working distance and a large depth of field for quick an easy tasks like the inspection and deburring of machined components
Tool building software agency appointed
(September 2005)
INORA Technologies has been appointed by Metrix Software Solutions as authorised resellers for Build!IT software used extensively for tool building, inspection and reverse engineering
Smart camera has sensor and frame grabber
(September 2005)
Smart camera integrates an image sensor and frame grabber with a powerful on-board processor running the industry-standard open-source Linux operating system
Advanced camera has ultra high resolution
(June 2005)
An advanced, full frame camera combines ultra high resolution, fast frame rate and large bit depth - reducing the number of cameras needed for large area surface inspection
V-STARS 4.4 Software for Industrial CMMs
(March 2005)
Geodetic Systems Ships New V-STARS 4.4 Software for Industrial Coordinate Measurement
Machine vision checks dimensions en masse
(June 2004)
In order to guarantee zero defects on precision automotive parts, machine vision system makes quality control checks on length, diameter, and concentric circles on 8000 parts/day
Product teams to expand machine vision marketing
(March 2004)
Cognex has formed two new product teams within its Modular Vision Systems Division in order to focus engineering and marketing resources on new markets and applications for machine vision systems
Cognex makes agreement with automation company
(December 2003)
Cognex has recently concluded a worldwide cooperation agreement with the German company, Johann A. Krause Maschinenfabrik to work closely together on technical issues in the future
Robotics and vision systems perfectly combined
(December 2003)
Vision system hardware and software solutions have allowed an Italian company to develop robotic systems with integrated vision for object identification, quality control and assembly
Laser system inspects large surfaces in detail
(May 2003)
Laser scanning inspection system can collect and analyse in excess of 20,000 points per second, allowing more detailed inspection of geometric and surface features when compared with touch probes
Auto-system checks coated steel strip surfaces
(February 2003)
A growing knowledge-base of defects is enabling a wide range of surface defects to be identified automatically, for the first time, in a steel strip paint coating line
News on the SmartView surface inspection system from Cognex UK
(August 2002)
Corus Colors, a business unit of Corus Group, has integrated a machine vision surface inspection system into a Colorcoat Line at their manufacturing facility in Flintshire, Wales, UK
Vision ensures shampoo bottles are well groomed
(June 2002)
High demands for reliable and flexible quality control in the packaging industry are met by using powerful, multi-camera vision systems
News on the SmartView surface inspection system from Cognex UK
(April 2002)
Elval, one of the world's largest producers of aluminum, has integrated Cognex's SmartView surface inspection system to inspect the aluminum strip for coating defects
Profile projectors are rugged and reliable
(March 2002)
Profile projectors perform a variety of critical tasks in engineering and electronics and are regularly used for measuring high precision, complex parts and dies in many industries
Camera system looks for dimples in engine valves
(February 2002)
A vision System is helping an automotive engine valve manufacturer ensure that 'total quality' is maintained in shipments of 21 million engine valves per year
Paper mill to integrate web inspection system
(January 2002)
Cognex has announced that Pacifica Papers, a leading North American paper producer, will integrate Cognex's SmartView web inspection system at its paper mill in British Columbia
Copper and SS producer installs web inspection
(December 2001)
Cognex has announced that Outokumpu Oyj, one of the world's largest producers of copper and stainless steel, has integrated Cognex's SmartView web inspection system at its Finspang plant
Paper mill uses machine vision to check products
(October 2001)
Voith Paper, a leading supplier of manufacturing technology for the worldwide paper industry, has purchased two of Cognex' SmartView web inspection systems for a mill in the US