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VeriSens® C-Mount – Flexible, precise position recognition and measurement checking
 
VeriSens® C-MountBaumer: So you’ve solved your application, but your vision sensor fails to meet system integration requirements? VeriSens® C-Mount gives you enhanced integration flexibility. C-Mount lenses let you choose the best mounting position in your system. A protective cap safeguards the lens against soiling and damage for greater process reliability. The caps are available in different lengths. With VeriSens® C-Mount, readings of measurements and object’s coordinates can now be obtained in “real” coordinates, i.e. millimeters, regardless of the object’s position in the image. A simple calibration corrects perspectival contortions and lens distortions. VeriSens® C-Mount therefore serves as a measurement-checking and position-detecting sensor, taking over tasks which previously required costly, complex image processing systems. Combined with highly effective functions to control presence, completeness and identification (reading and checking characters and numbers, barcodes and matrix codes), this qualifies the sensor for many applications – including machine construction, packaging and handling – where parts for a pick-and-place robot must be detected in all positions. ...





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Cognex VisionView now available on two platforms
 
Cognex VisionViewCognex Corporation has enhanced its VisionView® operator interface with new features that enable more detailed visualization of parts, easier storage of failed images, and a PC display option. VisionView is a touch screen display interface for Cognex In-Sight vision systems that makes it easy for operators to view and closely monitor what the vision systems are doing on their production lines. VisionView 1.2 expands the choices available to users for customizing their display and capturing application data. New pan and zoom capability enables closer examination of defective parts, and makes it easier to accurately focus the vision system for high resolution images. Production line operators can also download images of failed parts automatically to an external storage device, and have the ability to save application parameter changes directly to ...





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Machine Vision ensures Guangdong Tyco products quality control
 
Cognex Machine VisionCognex Corporation: Have you ever purchased a product from a reputable company only to have it fail or stop working a short time after you purchased it? Often, this is because the QA procedures employed by the company aren't set up to check all products—many companies perform only a random inspection during production. As part of the Fortune 500 company Tyco, Guangdong Tyco Electronics Co., Ltd. (U.S.) primarily manufactures connectors and cable assemblies, with sales in 2007 exceeding $200M USD (over RMB Yuan 1.6 billion). As the largest global manufacturer of electronic and electric components, Tyco Guangdong Electronics' high production yield of 1000 of each set of equipment per day at a maximum of 1200 pieces per minute makes on-line product inspection nearly impossible for the operator to consistently control the quality of all products on the line. For on-line product inspection, a random inspection was the primary solution; however, it generated a lot of waste and damaged equipment. This is why Tyco Guangdong Electronics introduced a Cognex vision system with the help of ...





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Identify Barcodes, Matrix Codes and Printed Characters with VeriSens® Vision Sensors
 
Baumer VeriSens® Vision SensorsBaumer Electric: The new series 1800 VeriSens® vision sensor allows barcodes, matrix codes and printed characters to be read automatically. By supporting all common 1D and 2D codes, including EAN, UPC, and ECC200 the series 1800 guarantees flexibility for identification and inspection tasks. In addition, information on the quality of printed codes can be used to improve the labeling process. The series 1800 comes with an integrated optical character recognition (OCR) function and permits the reading of any character or numeric sequence without time-consuming font training. Thus, applications e.g. to identify incorrect serial numbers or expired product dates can be easily solved. The identification functions of the series 1800 together with the enhanced functionality for the control of position, location, presence and completeness allow a wide range of applications, e.g. in packaging industry or handling, where parts must be properly identified and inspected in any conceivable location and position. The series 1800 VeriSens® vision sensors ...





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New release for Cognex hardware-independent vision software
 
Optimization for multicore PCs and other enhancements make VisionPro™ software a smart choiceCognex Corporation (NASDAQ - CGNX), the world's leading supplier of machine vision systems and vision sensors, announces new software expanding the powerful toolset of its hardware-independent VisionPro software. The VisionPro 5.2 release provides an easier to use version of the patented PatMax® technology, enhanced color tools and an enhanced architecture to harness the power of multicore PCs. The release includes new SearchMaxTM and Color ExtractorTM color tools. SearchMax uses color features to search for objects. It is extremely powerful in applications where geometrical data is insufficient to align the part. Color Extractor locates colored regions in complex scenes, with very minimal training. It is optimized for high speed applications such as those required in the food and packaging industries. ...





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It couldn’t be easier: VeriSens® Vision Sensors from Baumer
 
Baumer vision sensorsBaumer Electric: Easy installation, reliable operation and compact housing of camera, light and image processor are the major requirements for today’s vision sensors. The Baumer VeriSens® delivers on all points, providing efficient solutions for automated part inspection for industrial automation. Typical applications include detecting part presence or completeness, acquisition of part location and correct positioning. Vision Sensors are used extensively to automate machine functions and are found in packaging, component-handling, and food and beverage machines. High process stability and ease of operation are achieved using the innovative, contour-based Baumer FEX® processor technology. Customers benefit from this technology with reliable operation under varying lighting conditions and fast, easy setups. Baumer’s intuitive user program combined with the preconfigured software-sensors assures ease-of-use. Baumer offers a variety of VeriSens® vision sensors starting with the low cost CMOS-based model and ranging to a sensor installed in a robust, IP69K stainless-steel housing for difficult industrial environments. All models have outstanding image quality, ensured by the combination of a high quality image sensor, an integral imaging lens and a precisely aligned illuminator. The compact VeriSens® vision sensors are ...





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Cognex enlists major camera suppliers for strategic alliance
 
Cognex vision systemsCognex® Corporation (NASDAQ - CGNX), the producer of the world’s most widely used vision software and vision tools—VisionPro® software—today announced the launch of the Cognex Acquisition Alliance. Through the Acquisition Alliance, Cognex establishes strong technical and marketing relationships with major camera manufacturers. This strategic partnership program provides our mutual customers with best-in-class, integrated machine vision solutions. Benefits of the Acquisition Alliance program include rapid integration and qualification of new partner cameras with Cognex VisionPro software through vendor self-verification and enhanced customer service due to product cross-training. The following suppliers have already joined the Acquisition Alliance: Allied Vision Technologies, Basler AG, DALSA Corporation, e2V, Imperx Incorporated, JAI, Point Grey Research® Inc., and Prosilica Inc. “We are excited to have these premier camera vendors taking part in this initiative and expect additional partners to be added shortly,” ...





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New software announced for Cognex DataMan ID Readers - DataMan 100 now reads up to 128 codes in a single field of view
 
Cognex DataMan ID ReadersCognex® Corporation (NASDAQ - CGNX), the world's leading supplier of machine vision systems and industrial ID readers, today announced new software that expands the decoding capabilities of the DataMan® 100 vision-based ID readers and provides additional code support for all models in the DataMan product family. With the new software release 3.2, DataMan 100 fixed-mount ID readers can now simultaneously read up to 128 codes in a single field of view—even with mixed code types—opening up many new application possibilities. “Many manufacturers continue to use a traditional 1D barcode label for the product ID, but have added a direct-marked 2D code to store the serial number, batch number, and date and lot code. They want to read both codes simultaneously for tracking and tracing products through their manufacturing process, and our new multicode feature is perfect for them,” said Carl Gerst, Cognex ID Reader Business Unit Manager. “Others want to read codes on multiple products that appear in the same field of view due to their small size, such as components on a printed circuit board or medical vials in a tray. ...





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Balluff Vision Sensor BVS – Starter kit available
 
BVS Vision Sensor from BalluffThe BVS Vision Sensor from Balluff is ideal wherever a variety of details need to be detected as part of 100% quality inspection: The unit represents a complete solution with seven different evaluation functions and the ability to perform up to 16 inspection tasks at the same time. Functions such as counting edges, recognizing patterns, checking contours, and monitoring contrast and position are all carried out at a detection rate of up to 15 Hz, sending the results to the PLC or process controller as OK/Defect signals from three independent outputs. The integrated LED light source ensures optimum illumination of the target area. A new addition is the BVS Starter Kit, which is based on the tried and true Balluff BMS Mounting System. With the Starter Kit connecting and starting up the Vision Sensor is child’s play. It includes everything needed for reliable and shake-free operation, such as cable, mounting bracket and screws, a printed quick-start sheet and the intuitive BVS ConVis® software. This menu-guided software eliminates lengthy training or the need to learn any special programming language such as required by many other vision sensors. ...





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Easy to use stainless steel VeriSens® vision sensors are now available for the most demanding operating conditions
 
Baumer VeriSens® vision sensorsBaumer Electric: The powerful and compact Baumer VeriSens® vision sensors are now also available in stainless steel housings with protection class IP 69K. As a result, VeriSens® vision sensors can be used without an expensive protective housing in applications in the food and beverage, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical industries. The VeriSens® vision sensors comply with the rigid hygiene and cleaning cycle requirements customary in these applications. In this version VeriSens® is equipped with stainless steel housing, shatterproof glass, special connectors and seals certified for use in the food industry. This gives the user the confidence that these sensors comply with all the requirements of the demanding applications. Reliable operation is provided even under varying lighting conditions. The vision sensors are capable of storing and switching between 255 different inspection tasks. Also in the stainless steel version the VeriSens® is characterized by ease of use and reliable operation even under demanding environmental conditions. ...





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So many labels, so little time…just use Checker
 
Cognex vision sensorsCognex: OTE Group based in the Netherlands, produce and export special hydrating, cleaning and lubricating fluids for the lens care market. As well as their own three product lines they deliver more than 1000 private labels to customers with their own brands. Delivering the finished products all over the world, they need to be sure that all bottles reach their destinations in perfect condition and in good time. In addition, OTE face the strict requirements of the medical and pharmaceutical industry. Previously, quality control was assured manually by the naked eye. But when faced with the challenge of boosting their quality the company decided to use the Cognex Checker to ensure that the production code is present and also to check if the label is on the bottle. Using Checker ensures that quality control is improved meaning better traceability and faster more reliable production. OTE Group maintain high quality standards conforming to ISO standards for filling and manufacturing and so they cannot afford to take chances. Checker – reliable part detection even on high speed production lines: Cognex vision sensors are the simple and affordable solution for verifying the presence of product and packaging features. Essentially a versatile "multi-sensor", a single Checker detects features that would require multiple photoelectric sensors, or ...





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The Next Level in Quality Control
 
EMX Industries Inc., a manufacturer of sensors for automation, introduces a line of sophisticated quality control sensors. These high speed sensors measure relative: luminescence, contrast, opacity, and brightness; of opaque and transparent colors. Speeds range from 2,000 to 40,000 parts per second. Vision sensors are sometimes just too much: Most vision systems do their work as intended and are becoming more affordable over time. As prices drop, there is the temptation to apply vision in applications that are not optimal for vision system (over-kill.) Since the sensors available until now were basic and not capable of handling more demanding application requirements, this temptation can be even stronger. EMX has introduced a series of sensors, that is performance rich, and also amazingly easy to set up and maintain. These sensors give “solution providers” a versatile tool in their box, that is highly sophisticated compared to ordinary sensors in the industry. EMX sensors are industry leaders in speed, versatility and reliability. EMX in-line quality control sensors. The ColorMax, UVX, Britex, CNTX, and OPAX series of sensors ...





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Cognex offers 3D Vision software
 
Cognex Corporation announces 3D-Locate™, a library of 3D vision software tools that expands application possibilities in vision-guided robotics, assembly, and inspection. Cognex 3D-Locate delivers accurate, real-time, three-dimensional position information that enables automation equipment to work with a wider variety of parts, including items that are stacked or tilted. Using 3D-Locate can improve vision performance for challenging applications such as logistics and robot-guided de-palletizing and precision assembly, and it can eliminate the need for expensive mechanical fixtures or measurement devices. Cognex 3D-Locate can also be used in combination with Cognex code reading, gauging, and inspection tools. ...





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New BVS Vision Sensor enhancements, More than just a software update
 
Balluff Vision Sensor BVSSensor specialist and networking provider Balluff has added two innovations to the line of vision sensors. A free software update is available from their homepage www.balluff.de which upgrades the proven BVS-E sensor to a BVS-E Standard type. The other addition is the BVS-E Advanced model, a vision sensor in the premium segment. Compared with the Standard version it offers additional exclusive functions and is designed for users with especially demanding applications. The free update to Version 1.2 of the Convis software includes significant improvements and numerous enhancements. The Inspection Explorer and online help have been made even more clearly structured and informative. The user now has more than twice as many program slots for storing setup parameters, a feature that is especially useful when there are frequent format changes. And the show-stopper: All the inspections from earlier versions can be easily loaded into the new one and used as before. ...





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VeriSens® Vision Sensors with Ethernet interface and Stainless steel housings (IP 69K)
 
VeriSens® Vision SensorsThe new Baumer VeriSens® Series 1500 and 1800 vision sensors feature stainless steel housings, IP69K protection class and Ethernet interface. With these innovations, they can reliably meet tough hygienic and bio-cleaning requirements in rugged surroundings while also ensuring flexible system integration. Their powerful inspection, identification and character recognition capabilities can therefore function wherever required by the application – without additional mechanical protection aids. IP69K certificated cables are available for integration. VeriSens® vision sensors with stainless steel housings are versatile imaging solutions for applications which demand high standards of cleanliness and hygienic control. In the food industry, for instance, they can inspect packaged foods and read the “best-before“ dates. Food products can also be inspected before packaging with well-proven functions to check location, position, presence and completeness ...





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Cognex VisionPro Software expands image acquisition options
 
Cognex VisionPro SoftwareCognex Corporation announced a new release of VisionPro®, the company’s popular, hardware-independent vision software. VisionPro 6.0 expands image acquisition options with support for very large camera images and nontraditional sources such as 3D, thermal and X-ray imagers. VisionPro 6.0 also offers high-accuracy calibration and image correction for line scan cameras, and expanded ID reading capability of 2D codes. “VisionPro 6.0 provides more freedom than ever before to combine robust Cognex vision software tools with the widest array of image acquisition sources,” said Markku Jaaskelainen, Executive Vice President and Business Unit Manager for Vision Software. “And, because of our close technical collaboration with camera makers through the Cognex Acquisition Alliance, customers get the same reliable performance that they are accustomed to receiving from our integrated systems.” ...





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Cognex Introduces Two High Resolution Checker Vision Sensors
 
Checker Vision SensorsCognex Corporation added two new high resolution models to its award-winning line of Checker® vision sensors. The new Checker 3G7 features 752 x 480 pixel resolution for better inspection of small features and high intensity white LED illumination for optimum image contrast. The Checker 3G7 can be configured as either a Presence or Measurement sensor, and can detect and inspect up to 800 parts per minute. All Checker 3G models require no PC for set up, and can be configured in a matter of minutes using the SensorView® teach pendant and One-Click Setup™ feature. The new Checker 272 offers the same resolution and lighting features as the 3G7 plus a ladder logic editor, encoder-based part tracking, and additional IO. The Checker 272 includes both Presence and Measurement sensors. “Checker’s simple setup and affordability provides manufacturers with a cost-effective and flexible solution for error-proofing their manufacturing processes,” said Pascal Dorster, Vision Sensors Business Unit ...





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Cognex offers new vision tools for solar cell inspection
 
Cognex Corporation has further expanded its range of inspection solutions for solar cell manufacturing processes. The new VisionPro® Solar Toolbox includes pre-configured software tools for the most common vision alignment and inspection applications in photovoltaic (PV) solar production. With the addition of the Solar Toolbox, users have the option of working either with the basic VisionPro software library, or using the pre-configured tool set as a starting point for setting up vision inspection and alignment applications. VisionPro software’s full range of industry-leading tools for location, identification, and inspection can also be leveraged throughout the value chain to help manufacturers achieve higher quality, faster throughput, and better process control. “Efficient solar cell manufacturing needs very high-performance vision to handle tougher inspections, faster production speeds, and enable full wafer-to-panel traceability,” said Markku Jaaskelainen, Executive Vice President and Business Unit Manager for Vision Software. “As the solar production process advances and becomes more automated, using vision will be a critical way for manufacturers to achieve process efficiencies, improve equipment performance and control production costs.”  ...





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Cognex CONNECT™ ensures seamless connectivity between vision system and automation controls
 
Cognex Corporation announces Cognex Connect™, the most comprehensive suite of communications capabilities ever offered in a vision system. Cognex Connect enables out-of-the-box connectivity between Cognex In-Sight® vision systems and virtually any major PLC, robot, HMI and Fieldbus system commonly used in factory automation. A simple point and click configuration interface makes it easy to control multiple vision systems from any network PC, and allows users to easily transfer data and images to an enterprise file server or display them in the user’s own operator interface. “Cognex Connect makes the integration of vision into any automation system very easy,” said Justin Testa, Cognex Executive Vice President and Vision Systems Business Unit Manager. “Because Cognex Connect supports virtually all major PLC, HMI, robot controller or Fieldbus systems, In-Sight users have unlimited flexibility in selecting which system integrators and automation ...





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Cognex introduces In-Sight® line scan vision system
 
In-Sight® line scan vision systemCognex Corporation introduces the addition of a new line scan system to the industry-leading In-Sight® 5000 series vision system product line. The In-Sight 5604 line scan vision system combines industrially rugged In-Sight hardware and best-in-class vision tools with a high-speed, 1K line scan imager. This eliminates the need for PC based vision systems and separate line scan camera heads. The line scan sensor used by In-Sight is much more light-sensitive than the imagers used in most line scan cameras. This reduces the cost and complexity of the lighting and makes the In-Sight 5604 line scan vision system exceptionally easy to integrate into space-constrained areas on the manufacturing line. With support for hardware and software encoders, the In-Sight 5604 has the flexibility needed to solve the image acquisition challenges across a wide range of applications involving fast moving discrete parts on a conveyor, cylindrical parts or large parts. “We’re seeing tremendous customer enthusiasm for an In-Sight line scan product,” said Justin Testa, Executive Vice President and Vision Systems Business Unit Manager. ...





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Cognex introduces new In-Sight Micro colour vision systems
 
Cognex In-Sight Micro colour vision systemsCognex Corporation, the world's leading supplier of machine vision sensors and systems, announced three new colour vision systems for the In-Sight® Micro product line. Building on last year’s highly successful introduction of the world’s smallest vision system, the In-Sight Micro, this new release provides a complete suite of colour models within this product family. The entry level In-Sight Micro 1100C model provides a highly capable, standard (640 x 480) resolution colour vision system at a competitive price. The high performance In-Sight 1400C model doubles the processor performance for more demanding applications. And, the new In-Sight 1403C model is a two megapixel (1600 x 1200 resolution) system that enables high resolution inspection for a wide variety of colour applications. In addition to the new colour vision systems, Cognex is announcing the release of In-Sight Explorer version 4.3 software. This release introduces two powerful new colour tools to the industry-leading library of vision tools. The Color Match tool is a high speed colour sortation tool that brings the power of 24-bit colour resolution. The Color Extract tool allows users to quickly train highly complex colour models for state-of-the-art colour analysis. ...





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Sensata Technologies and Melexis Sign Agreement on Sale of Vision Business
 
integrated sensors and systemsSensata Technologies and Melexis today announced the signing of an agreement to sell Sensata’s Vision business to Melexis, a Belgian-based manufacturer of smart mixed-signal semiconductors, integrated circuits and integrated sensors and systems for automotive applications. Sensata had previously announced the intention to sell the Vision business in December, 2008. The transaction is expected to close by the end of April. The Vision business already provides CMOS imagers and imaging modules to automotive advanced driver assistance systems for customers such as Bosch and Delphi. Melexis strategic focus on automotive semiconductors and sensors renders this acquisition of immediate benefit to customers of its existing optoelectronic and imaging sensor products. The market has begun production deployment of vision-based, automotive safety and convenience features, like night vision, lane departure warning, road sign recognition and advanced cruise control. Vehicle designers will look to specialized image sensors capable of meeting their durability, performance and reliability expectations. Melexis Chief Executive Officer Rudi De Winter states, “The wide dynamic range camera technology from Sensata’s Vision business is complementary to our current imaging sensors and fits very well with the trend of increasing use of vision products ...





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Cognex develops an on-line tool to calculate cost savings from using vision technology
 
Helping manufacturers evaluate how much savings can be achieved by investing in vision. Cognex® Corporation, the world's leading supplier of machine vision systems and industrial ID readers, today announced the availability of a new on-line tool to help manufacturers understand the benefits that can be achieved through the use of machine vision and industrial identification. “In these difficult economic times, optimizing product quality and reducing manufacturing costs is more important than ever. Our new Cost Savings Advisor makes it really easy for manufacturers to calculate the cost reductions they can achieve through using Cognex vision and ID systems" says Peter Neve, Vice President of Global Marketing for Cognex. He added, "It also acts as a great check list to ensure that all potential savings from using vision are identified." The Cognex Cost Savings Advisor was designed to help customers evaluate a cost savings plan for vision inspection, automation or identification applications. The free tool can be found at www.cognex.com/costsavings. Users are asked a few simple questions about each vision application. The tool then calculates the potential cost savings ...





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Cognex introduces third generation Checker Vision Sensor
 
Cognex Checker Vision SensorCognex Corporation (NASDAQ - CGNX), the world's leading supplier of machine vision systems and vision sensors, has added the Checker® 3G series to its award-winning Checker vision sensor product line. With simple setup, integrated part detection, lighting, I/O and job change all in a rugged IP67 housing, Checker 3G is the easy, reliable and affordable way to verify all products or parts on the line. With Checker 3G, the user chooses whether to configure the sensor as a presence sensor or measurement sensor. Presence sensors verify that features are present. Measurement sensors verify that features are the correct height, width and/or diameter. In either mode, there is no limit to the number of part features that a single Checker can “check”. Checker is also able to detect and track over 6,000ppm in varying positions along the production line, overcoming imprecise part positioning and delivering consistent, precisely timed pass/fall results. No other sensor, vision sensor, or vision system can do this. The new Cognex offering does not require a PC for setup. Instead, the SensorView® Teach Pendant, with its unique One-Click Setup™ technology, allows the user to set up jobs right on the line and has them running in a matter of minutes. A single teach pendant can be used to set up any number of Checker 3G sensors and can remain connected for real-time application monitoring. ...





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Nissan saves time and money with Cognex vision
 
Cognex vision systemsCognex: At one of the most productive automotive manufacturing plants in Europe, accuracy and reliability at all points on the production line are of paramount importance. The issue Nissan faced was that the existing mechanical centraliser could not cope with the new glass sizes for two its key vehicles. The centraliser locates at six points around the edge of the glass and consistently locates it to a known ’central’ location in preparation for the next stage of the production process. Therefore it was imperative that the new vision system would not only provide accurate information for the two new models, but also that it would adapt easily to future product developments. With these elements in mind, Nissan approached Capley Marker who was chosen to supply the system for a number of key reasons. They had previously installed 5 cameras at Nissan and converted a separate line to Cognex In-Sight cameras; Nissan were extremely satisfied with the level of support received through the existing relationship and finally, Capley is an approved Cognex PSI (Partner System Integrator). The system was to be supplied for use on the Nissan Micra and Note production lines. The key project requirement was to determine the glass type on the line, which could be 1 of 4 variants; Micra fixed side window right hand side ...





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Tiny trace detection at high speed for medical vials
 
Cognex In-Sight vision sensorsA major pharmaceutical manufacturer relies on Cognex In-Sight vision as part of their inspection machines designed to inspect small vials containing serum as well as detecting even the tiniest impurities within the serum. The In-Sight 5603 proved the only solution for this kind of sensitive high speed inspection. IPF Ingenieria are based in Barcelona in Spain and manufacture special machines destined for high profile industrial customers. One particular customer , Fresenius Kabi, a global leader in infusion therapy and clinical nutrition, needed a special machine capable of tackling the challenge of inspecting small vials of serum. IPF provided them with a machine equipped with In-Sight vision systems from Cognex as recommended and integrated by Cognex partner, Edge Vision. In this application, In-Sight cameras were installed to inspect the levels of liquid in vials of serum as well as inspecting for impurities at a speed of ...





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Balluff BVS-C Vision-Sensor, New product line with configurator
 
Balluff BVS-C Vision-SensorBalluff introduces a new product line in their series of proven BVS Vision Sensors. In addition to the BVS-E series Vision Sensors, which can be conveniently configured from a PC using the ConVis® software, the BVS-C represents a second product line with separate Configurator. It is especially suited for quick and easy retrofitting of machines and equipment. The IP 54 rated BVS-C sensor is especially simple and quick to use with its separate Configurator and 3.5” color display. The high resolution color display permits continuous in situ status monitoring of the sensor, with constant sensor function checking. Should any deviations occur, these can be easily corrected using the Configurator. The user selects one of seven different tools such as counting edges, checking brightness, comparing contrast, OCV, detecting patterns and monitoring positions. The ease of handling also comes to the fore when more than one part needs to be inspected at frequently changing intervals. Security is of course also taken into account. The current settings can be protected.by a password. The Configurator does not need a separate power supply, it is directly connected to the sensor for power and data. Installation is possible on a DIN rail or in the control panel. To install the Configurator with the proven Balluff Mounting System an aluminum housing is also available. The BVS-C Vision Sensor...





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Cognex expands inspection capabilities of Checker Vision Sensors - Model 252 adds pass/fail inspection of height, width, and diameter
 
Cognex Checker Vision SensorsCognex® Corporation (NASDAQ - CGNX), the world's leading supplier of machine vision systems and vision sensors, has expanded its Checker vision sensor product line with the Checker® 252 model. The 252 includes all inspection capabilities of the award-winning Checker vision sensor family, plus additional software sensors that verify height, width, and diameter and deliver reliable pass/fail results on high-speed production lines. Key to the simplicity of the Checker 252 is its One-Click Setup™. By simply clicking on the center of the part feature to be inspected, an image of a familiar caliper appears and locks on the edges of the part feature, sets the minimum and maximum thresholds, and learns edge polarity…all automatically. “With its unique screen caliper, the Checker 252 makes pass/fail measurement verification simple and reliable” said Pascal Dorster, Vision Sensors Business Unit Manager. “Manufacturers in many industries, such as automotive and packaging, can now verify dimensions of parts with very low-contrast edges and solve a wide range of measurement verification tasks not possible with photoelectric sensors.”  ...





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MPC prevents assembly defects, improves productivity with Cognex Checker vision sensors
 
Cognex Vision Sensors Error-Proof Oil Cap AssemblyCognex: Supplying parts to the world’s leading automotive companies leaves no room for error. That’s why Miniature Precision Components Inc. (MPC) uses three vision sensors to error-proof the automated assembly of oil-caps at its Prairie du Chien, WI facility. With 41 molding machines ranging in size from 25 to 550 tons, this 100,000 square-foot facility employs about 450 people. MPC’s four manufacturing plants generate approximately $167 million per year supplying the automotive and commercial industries with high-quality injection-molded parts and assemblies. Quality is a given at MPC. In fact, the manufacturer has been a Ford Q1 preferred supplier since 1989, and has received numerous supplier awards from the likes of GM, Nissan, Harley Davidson and Chrysler. In addition to oil caps, the facility manufactures a host of other thermoplastic parts and assemblies including PCV valves, thermostat housings, and quick-connect ports for ...





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Enhancements announced for Cognex VisionView, Adjusting parameters without a PC on deployed In-Sight vision systems is now possible
 
Production line operators can now closely monitor and quickly adjust their In-Sight® vision systems with the VisionView™ touch screen operator interface panel from CognexVersatility, simplicity, and flexibility …. that’s VisionView™. This low-cost operator display panel for Cognex In-Sight® vision systems has been enhanced with an array of new features. It is now easier than ever to monitor the production process and change vision system parameters right on the factory floor…without a PC. Both engineers and production line operators will benefit from the new software enhancements in VisionView 1.1. Engineers can now create an operator interface from within the In-Sight Explorer software by simply choosing the vision system parameters they would like to display, and selecting those that can be modified on the factory floor. A deployment interface is then automatically generated by VisionView. Production line operators can now quickly adjust the parameters of the In-Sight job, such as training new parts or entering new lot codes, all via the password-protected VisionView touch screen controls…without ever having to use a PC. This saves valuable time, especially when changing over the line from making one product to another. Password protection can be applied to critical parameters so that only certain users are able to modify them, preventing unauthorized interruptions to critical ...





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Automatic optical inspection of SMD tapes
 
Automatic optical inspection of SMD tapesWhen was the last time you had to wind your watch? The key to time-keeping in world famous Swiss watches is most likely the tiny piece of quartz found on the watch interior. When it comes to the production of watch components, a high-quality vision system is required to inspect the large numbers of precision components. At Micro Crystal in Switzerland, the Cognex In-Sight 5401 inspects the packaging of ceramic surface-mounted devices (or SMDs for short) which is home to the all important oscillating quartz. These high-frequency mini tuning forks (32,768 vibrations a minute) ensure constant frequencies and time information in products all over the ...





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Looking towards the South-East - Cognex Opens Strategic Office in Vienna
 
Cognex, the world leader in vision systems, vision software, vision sensors and surface inspection systems, opened a new strategic office in Vienna on 30 May 2008. With its new sales centre, Cognex is sending out a clear signal beyond Austria's borders to the markets of Eastern and South-Eastern Europe. The company has its sights focused on countries such as the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Poland and Romania. The new office will act as a link to Europe's centres of technology, giving these countries better access to vision technologies. The selection of Vienna as a location was thus also based on strategic considerations. David Hinchliffe, District Sales Manager for Austria and Eastern Europe, commented on the opening of the new office in Vienna, "The growing markets in Eastern and South-Eastern Europe mean that the channels required for knowledge transfer must be kept as short as possible. Vision technology is today a core feature of all top-class industrial automation structures and can play an important role in the continued development of growth markets in Eastern Europe." He went on to add, "We want to provide crucial support for this development process". ...





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