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Vision and scanning systems
News Release from: Cognex UK | Subject: VisionPro high-performance vision software tools
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 24 January 2003
Software solves complex vision tasks
efficiently
High-performance vision software tools now includes a suite of geometric measurement tools and a data analysis tool to enable users solve complex vision tasks more efficiently.
Cognex, the world's leading supplier of machine vision systems, today announced that it has expanded the functionality of its VisionPro PC-based machine vision systems with the addition of new high-performance vision software tools The new tools, which join a library of proven Cognex vision software for general-purpose inspection, measurement, identification, and guidance, include the following: * Geometric measurement tools - VisionPro now includes a suite of geometric measurement tools that make it easier than ever for users to gauge parts, including measuring the distance between circles, points, and lines
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 28 May 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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"Since its introduction in early 2002, the Cognex VisionPro Series has become the premier choice for PC-based vision among system integrators, OEMs, and advanced manufacturing engineers," said Peter Neve, Director of Marketing, International Operations for Cognex.
"Users find its fast prototyping environment allows them to take vision projects from start to finish in a very short period of time.
The addition of these new vision tools will enable users to solve complex vision tasks more efficiently using easy-to-configure ActiveX-based controls." VisionPro vision systems feature Cognex's QuickStartT drag-and-drop graphical interface for prototyping vision applications using ActiveX controls.
Once configured, these controls are easily brought into Visual Basic, where they can be used directly in a deployable application.
Customised solutions can also be developed using Visual Basic or Visual C++.
VisionPro systems offer users a choice of Cognex MVS-8100 frame grabbers, which provide high-speed, PC-based vision processing and support a wide range of analog and digital cameras.
Microsoft Windows 2000, XP, and NT 4.0 operating systems are supported.
Vision Pro software development licenses are available upon purchase of a VisionPro starter system. Request a free brochure from Cognex UK ...
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