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Non-contact, Optical and Laser measurement systems
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X-ray measures can wrinkle non-destructively
3DX-RAY has developed a, X-ray system for measuring the 'wrinkle' in cans - such as for catalytic converters - without destroying them.
News from 3DX-Ray (10 July 2008)
Optical inspection systems are flexible
Optical inspection systems can replace microscopes and can be customised to give a desired field of view, resolution, magnification and depth of focus. Brochure available
News from Prior Scientific ( 4 July 2008)
Small diameter endoscope checks remotely
Moritex has introduced a small diameter industrial endoscope with highest quality optics to ensure distortion free, remote viewing of inaccessible structures.
News from Moritex Europe (24 June 2008)
High speed imaging works with laptop PC
Firstsight Vision said it is now possible to record images directly to a laptop disk drive or USB memory stick connected to the laptop in real time, with a choice of resolution and speed. Brochure available
News from Firstsight Vision (24 June 2008)
Optical CMM cuts inspection time by 265 min
User application article An optical co-ordinate measuring machine has reduced the inspection time for checking large steam turbine 'buckets' from 280 min to 15 min.
News from Steintek (13 June 2008)
Laser radar measures large composite structures
User application article Composites parts manufacturer uses Metris Laser Radar for one-man inspection of large structures, whereas laser tracking would have required two operators. Brochure available
News from Metris (11 June 2008)
Car builder quadruples scanning productivity
User application article Using a Metris Modelmaker D scanner for non-contact 3D measurement of large vehicle parts, a French automotive plant has quadrupled its scanning productivity. Brochure available
News from Metris (11 June 2008)
X-ray inspection checks complex electronics
User application article An X-Tek X-ray inspection system is testing high-complexity printed circuitry boards that feature BGAs and CSPs to speed production of highly complex electronic and mechatronic products. Brochure available
News from Metris (10 June 2008)
Multipix unveils Cognex micro vision sensors
Multipix Imaging has launched its Cognex Micro In-sight Vision Sensors Brochure available
News from Multipix Imaging ( 9 June 2008)
Inspecting mission-critical manufactured parts
A technical report available from Moritex describes the use of modern borescopes in inspecting mission-critical parts or components as well as assembled products.
News from Moritex Europe (14 May 2008)
LED spot projectors aid image processing
To aid image processing, Moritex LED spot projectors are designed to replace conventional halogen point light sources as well as fibre optic illumination to provide stable, uniform illumination.
News from Moritex Europe (25 April 2008)
3D inspection system checks dynamic processes
A 3D digital camera measuring system captures dynamic processes and analyses them regarding geometric changes, such as showing deformation under load.
News from AICON 3D Systems (18 April 2008)
Lenses enhance moving part inspection
Intended as a real alternative to CCTV lenses, compact, high performance lenses combine low cost, choice of magnification and long working distance to enhance moving part inspection.
News from Moritex Europe (27 March 2008)
Non-contact surface metrology for manufacturing
A Glasgow seminar for managers and engineers engaged in manufacturing or R+D, introducing surface metrology tools that use interferometry to provide fast and accurate non-contact measurements Brochure available
News from Lambda Photometrics (10 March 2008)
Optical system measures free-form geometries
User application article Producer of automotive starters and electric steering drives is now relying on an optical measurement system using free-form measurement to check formed copper pins.
News from AICON 3D Systems ( 5 March 2008)
Compact machine vision fits into automation
A compact machine vision system has all the processing power in a rugged enclosure and allows small cameras to be used, while the unit itself can be readily integrated into factory environments. Brochure available
News from Firstsight Vision (20 February 2008)
Contactless colour measurement done 'on the fly'
A non-contact spectrocolourimetry system supplies up to 2000 spectra/s for analysing, for example, reflectance of diffusing materials, intensity and colour of light sources and displays.
News from Armstrong Optical ( 6 February 2008)
Infrared light source is incandescent
Standard incandescent Infrared light source offering a broad light spectrum unachievable with LEDs and penetrate into or through materials for inspction of MEMS or solar panel products.
News from Moritex Europe ( 4 February 2008)
Low-cost X-ray system makes 100% inspection
Low-cost X-ray system for on-line, 100% industrial inspection of mass-produced items checks the internal contents, 3D-position, size, volume and alignment of a complex assemblage of components.
News from 3DX-Ray (25 January 2008)
Zoom lens gives cameras high definition
A 4-40mm HD motorised zoom lens is claimed to ofer users, for the first time, true high definition imaging throughout its range of operation and can focus on an object at 1300mm through to infinity. Brochure available
News from Resolve Optics (21 December 2007)
Multi-tiered scanning cameras introduced
A three-tiered range of industrial digital scanning cameras switch from camera to camera, and from tier to tier, depending on the user's application and environment needs.
News from JAI (20 December 2007)
Scanning performed very quickly
Scanning system has novel scanning hardware that enables the image pixel size to be chosen to match features of interest enabling optimised mapping speeds.
News from Horiba Jobin Yvon (14 December 2007)
Toolkit interfaces Genicam cameras with CVB
A versatile hardware-independent imaging software toolkit enables any Genicam compliant machine vision camera to be interfaced with Common Vision Blox. Brochure available
News from Firstsight Vision ( 4 December 2007)
Automatic systems scan car bodies for defects
User application article Surface defect detection systems operate as stationery or robotic arm test rigs to scan multiple inspection points on car body parts, automatically identifying and marking any surface defects. Brochure available
News from Micro-Epsilon UK (29 November 2007)
High-resolution lenses aid part inspection
High-resolution telecentric lenses have been designed for high-resolution discrete part inspection in semiconductor manufacturing operations.
News from Moritex Europe (28 November 2007)
High speed camera has high resolution
For inspection purposes, a 1.4 megapixel, high speed camera offers 100 frames/s at full 1400 x 1024 pixel resolution and faster frame rates can be achieved through vertical windowing. Brochure available
News from Firstsight Vision (16 November 2007)
Metrology systems advanced in ship building
User application article Metrology systems have been involved for shipbuilding, where the systems have to endure paint and metal particles, fumes, gases, heat and intensive welding radiation. Brochure available
News from Metris ( 9 November 2007)
Video endoscopes ease micro-inspection
An expanded range of video endoscopes, which incorporate a high resolution CCD sensor and high quality optics, facilitates convenient micro-inspection in inaccessible spaces.
News from Moritex Europe ( 9 November 2007)
Multi-sensor measurement systems released
A range of multi-sensor measurement systems feature optical, camera, laser and tactile probing options in a wide variety of configurations.
News from Hexagon Metrology (30 October 2007)
Optical tube measuring system reduces costs
User application article An optical tube measuring system, TubeInspect, from Aicon 3D Systems, is helping to improve product quality and reduce costs at Swedish automotive supplier Ekenas Mekaniska.
News from AICON 3D Systems (24 October 2007)
IR camera for thermal surveillance
A new IR camera from Cedip Infrared Systems is a compact, powerful thermal surveillance system designed for a wide range of demanding applications. Brochure available
News from Cedip Infrared Systems ( 8 October 2007)
Multispectral cameras combine visible, IR imaging
Available in both CameraLink (AD-080 CL) and GigE (AD-080 GE) versions, two-chip JAI multispectral cameras are now available from Firstsight Vision. Brochure available
News from Firstsight Vision ( 4 October 2007)
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