Go first with industrial camera manufacturers, and they made some significant innovations in there that are helpful for both imaging capabilities as well as application versatility.
Basler AG introduced AI-based machine vision cameras capable of processing the images captured in real-time to make decisions. Their newest models utilize AI/defect detection algorithms up to 30% more accurate than earlier versions — a crucial step toward Next Gen Manufacturing.
A technology to create an industrial camera with a built-in laser measurement system has been developed by the company Keyence Corporation. They are capable of doing accurate line scans, contour scanning and 3D inspection in a single step that allows high accuracy with fewer additional measurement tools. Keyence technology also supports image processing speeds of up to 1000 frames per second, which is very useful in fast moving production environments.
Many of us remember that Allied Vision Technologies is pushing multi-camera syncronization in industrial cameras. By doing that, the Innovation allows systems to use multiple cameras concurrently be it from different angles or perspectives of an object while capturing data which improves accuracy and depth perception in applications such as robotics and automatic inspection. The most recent models cover all the way up to 16 megapixels of high-resolution imaging and operate with fast data transfers via interfaces like Camera Link, GigE Vision etc.
Teledyne DALSA announced low-light sensitive cameras with High Dynamic Range (HDR) capability. These technologies make their cameras able to stand very well under difficult lighting conditions, resulting in extremely detailed and high dynamic images. Top speed of the new Teledyne DALSA cameras is 500 fps, enough to support high-speed applications such as semiconductor inspection and automotive assembly.
This latter has been extended through the news announced today, to apply advanced image processing technology for their industrial cameras that Sony Corporation would like you to know about. To increase image quality and reliability, Sony has incorporated real-time distortion correction and noise reduction algorithms in their cameras. The newer field of vision cameras also work with up to 20 megapixels for inspection imaging integrating industries that need high resolution documented accurately.
All of this is happening in concert with other exciting advancements around imaging that camera manufacturers are contributing to across industries. To learn more about those and other innovations in industrial cameras visit us: Industrial Camera Manufacturers