Preventive maintenance with thermal imaging technology
The use of thermal imaging technology in wind turbine maintenance schedules enables electrical and mechanical problems to be identified before costly unplanned downtime occurs.
read more...read more...First measure, then photograph
AKL-Tec has adapted its Cubiscan 125 for static volume and weight measurement of irregularly shaped and cubic objects. The toolkit now has a high-resolution 20 megapixel camera with optical zoom.
read more...New picking sensors
Today, the robot-guided "reach into the box" significantly increases the degree of automation in industrial production and allows maximum flexibility. One of the largest automotive suppliers relies on Power Pick 3D from Isra to sort components for the chassis.
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SVS-Vistek is expanding its range of industrial cameras with high-resolution USB3 cameras with a slim form factor. The company is introducing ten new models in the EXO camera series (exo342, exo367, exo387) with resolutions of 31, 19 and 17 megapixels, all based on the latest generation Pregius 2 CMOS sensors from Sony.
read more...High-speed inspection
Three new product series from LMI Technologies aim to take inline quality inspection to a new level. The 3D laser profile and snapshot sensors from the Gocator series and the Gomax Smart Vision Accelerator, a plug-and-play device for sensor acceleration.
read more...Vision & Control: Sales partner in China
Vision & Control GmbH, a specialist in industrial image processing, is expanding its sales network with a competent partner in China.
read more...New sensor, better image
IDS is integrating the high-resolution 12 MP rolling shutter sensor IMX226 into the uEye CP camera family. The new models with GigE or USB3 interface and vision standard will be available from May 2019, according to the company.
read more...The robot as a fellow student
The qualification requirements in the age of Industry 4.0 are increasing. Teaching complex interrelationships places new demands on training. Above all, sound knowledge of robotics and automation is essential. Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences is preparing future engineers to meet these requirements.
read more...From 33 countries to the 33rd Control
With 871 exhibitors from 33 countries and 27,252 visitors, the 33rd Control was a success. Digitalized and networked QA systems, especially industrial image processing, were the focus of the world's leading trade fair for quality assurance from Schall.
read more...MVTec: New role for Dr. Wolfgang Eckstein
Dr. Wolfgang Eckstein, co-founder, co-owner and one of the managing directors of Munich-based MVTec Software, will change his role within the company and retire from his position as managing director.
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