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Turnkey machine vision systems offered
For applications such as robotic assembly and dispensing, automatic welding and inspection equipment, a company is offering seamlessly integrated 'turnkey' machine vision systems.
News from Oxford Sensor Technology (24 July 2007)
CNC laser welders assisted by advanced vision
User application article A high-performance family of vision sensors were chosen by a German builder of CNC laser profiling systems for an independent vision system with robust hardware conforming to IP67 (NMEA 6).
News from Cognex UK ( 5 June 2007)
Line scan cameras and profiling systems
Oxford Sensor Technology (OST) has announced its appointment as an Integration Partner for the Sick/IVP range of high speed line scan cameras and profiling systems.
News from Oxford Sensor Technology (15 December 2006)
Camera system, image analysis and cell control
OST-CellController combines all the power, functionality and ease of use of Oxford Sensor Technology's vision analysis software with a PC based PLC (programmable logic controller).
News from Oxford Sensor Technology ( 6 November 2006)
Software locates weld 'preps' easily for robots
Software that has been designed specifically to simplify robot guidance in automated welding applications offers easy to use graphical interface and pictorial seam definition.
News from Oxford Sensor Technology ( 5 April 2005)
Robots can locate weld seams faster
Using a circular scanning sensor overcomes poor imaging quality of existing weld seam laser tracker systems and allows the start and end point of seams to be located in a single measurement.
News from Oxford Sensor Technology (13 February 2003)
Laser seam tracker works on shiny surfaces
By scanning a high intensity laser spot across a weld joint a laser tracking system can now be used for seam tracking on shiny surfaces.
News from Meta Vision Systems ( 9 October 2002)
Weld imperfections identified in real time
A new, laser-based inspection and measurement tool examines and reports on critical trends in welding process quality.
News from Meta Vision Systems (13 August 2002)
Vision-based seam tracker guides any weld process
Suitable for all welding processes and seam types, this vision-based seam tracking system senses and compensates for any deviation from a programmed weld path.
News from Meta Vision Systems ( 5 March 2002)
Simpler system ensures weld paths are followed
A simple welding wire detection system uses LEDs and mathematical algorithms to monitor the wire and ensure all welds follow the correct path every time.
News from Oxford Sensor Technology (20 August 2001)
Laser seam tracker is easy to install
Low cost and simplicity of set-up are features of Laser Probe 2000, the latest automatic weld seam tracking product from Meta Vision Systems.
News from Meta Vision Systems (27 July 2001)
Adaptive control of welding at Caterpillar
User application article Caterpillar's factory at East Peoria, Illinois, has around 35 operational vision systems in robot welding applications, the majority equipped with Meta Vision Systems sensors
News from Meta Vision Systems ( 5 July 2001)
Laser-led robot welds railway coach structures
User application article Laser-based robot guidance equipment from Meta Vision Systems, is helping China's largest railway carriage builder, Changchun Car Company, to make more consistent welds in shorter cycle times.
News from Meta Vision Systems (21 March 2001)
Nd:YAG laser welder has Meta Vision seam tracker
User application article An automatic, laser-based weld seam tracking system is incorporated as standard into all tailor blank welding lines manufactured by Automated Welding Systems (AWS), Ontario.
News from Meta Vision Systems (11 December 2000)
Laser video improves manual welding
A new technique, called MetaView, to improve the speed and accuracy of welding systems which are manually controlled, has been introduced by Meta Vision Systems
News from Meta Vision Systems ( 6 October 2000)
Auto-calibration assures robot welding accuracy
User application article A novel method for verifying the absolute position of a robot-mounted arc welding torch has been developed by Plymouth-based Autotech Robotics and Meta Vision Systems
News from Meta Vision Systems (14 July 2000)
Automated weld control cuts tube production costs
User application article Automated weld positioning based on non-contact laser seam tracking equipment manufactured by Meta Vision Systems has been introduced on 29 tube production lines at Sosta in Berlin
News from Meta Vision Systems (14 July 2000)
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