imaging

Fujinon’s Space-Saving, Wide-Angle Lens for Machine Vision
The new HF6XA-5M wide-angle lens from Fujinon is the latest addition to the HF-XA Machine Vision lens series. Applications requiring a short working distance and wide angle of view will particularly benefit from the MOD of 100 mm. The lens, available from vision specialists…

Miniaturization of Machine Vision and Auto ID Technology
At Automate 2017 , I had the pleasure of meeting with Scott Summerville, President of Microscan . During our conversation on the show floor, we discussed a number of topics, including the trend of miniaturizing imaging products for both machine vision and automatic identification…

Research: IBM Machine Vision Tech Helps with Early Detection of Diabetic Eye Disease
IBM has released the results of new research using deep learning and visual analytics technology to advance early detection of diabetic retinopathy (DR), a diabetes complication that affects the eyes. The research found that a new method created by the IBM team achieved an…

EVT Eye Vistion Introduces Pharmacode Vision Sensor
Photonics.com EVT Eye Vision Technology GmbH Request Info KARLSRUHE, Germany, April 19, 2017 — The EyeSens PharmaCode Reader (PCR) from EVT Eye Vision Technology GmbH is a vision sensor that reads pharmarcode, the seven-digit numerical code for unambiguous identification of pharmaceutical specialties and other…

Unmanned helicopter with 15 imaging payload options to be highlighted at XPONENTIAL
At XPONENTIAL 2017, Alpha Unmanned Systems will highlight the capabilities of its ALPHA 800 unmanned helicopter, which features IP64-rated electronics, a payload capacity of more than 6.5 lbs, a flight time of 2.5 hours, and a two-stroke gasoline engine. The ALPHA 800 offers up…

Advances Early Detection of Diabetic Eye Disease Using Deep Learning
MELBOURNE, Australia, April 20, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — IBM (NYSE: IBM ) this week released the results of new research using deep learning and visual analytics technology to advance early detection of diabetic retinopathy (DR) 1 . The results, which classify the degree of severity…

Photonics ISD Imaging Introduces New Machine Vision Camera
Photonics.com IDS Imaging Development Systems GmbH Request Info OBERSULM, Germany, April 20, 2017 — The GigE uEye CP machine vision camera from IDS Imaging Development Systems GmbH is the latest generation of its compact Gigabit Ethernet machine vision imaging systems. Enhanced features include CMOS…

Phase 1 Technology Chosen as Certified Distributor for Ricoh Factory Automation Lenses
Phase 1 Technology is Premier Certified Distributor for Ricoh FA Lenses in US Ricoh USA, Inc. has changed the distribution and support method of Ricoh FA products in North America. RICOH Industrial Solutions Inc. (RINS) in Japan will succeed Ricoh USA, Inc. As a…

Raptor Photonics to Showcase SWIR Camera at SPIE DCS 2017
Featuring a spectral response of 0.4 to 1.7 µm, the OWL 1280 visible-SWIR camera from Raptor Photonics will be on display at SPIE DCS 2017 from April 9-13. Designed for long range surveillance, scientific imaging, and astronomy applications, the camera features a cooled 1280…

FLIR Introduces Thermal Imaging Development Kit For Automotive
FLIR Systems’ new Automotive Development Kit (ADK), which is based on the company’s Boson thermal imaging camera core, is designed for the development of next-generation automotive thermal vision and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS).
Thermal imagers are already integrated on vehicles from GM, Mercedes, Audi,…