Articles Tagged with ''vision systems''

Tech Update: X-ray & Optical Inspection

New types of foreign material and product flaws detected

X-ray, camera and laser sorting technologies are coming of age in new configurations and applications that improve productivity and reduce false rejects while detecting harder-to-find flaws.

Mikell Knights

May 13, 2013

A new range of contaminants, product defects and packaging imperfections are being spotted by the latest styles of multi-beam X-ray systems and optical inspection technologies.

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Entry-level NIR spectrometer

February 7, 2013

The SPECTRAL EVOLUTION LF-Series entry-level NIR spectrometer has an all-photodiode array optical system directly mated to fiber optic.

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Sensor-based optical sorter

February 7, 2013

Capable of sorting or grading for quality, shape, color, size, blemishes and foreign objects, the ODENBERG Halo sensor-based optical sorter comes in 4 sizes, ranging from 20- to 80-in. belt widths.

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Vision system

January 9, 2013

The Agr Pilot Vision inspection system mounts inside a blowmolder to detect random-occurring defects during the production of PET bottles.

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Developed for inspection tasks where vision sensors are limited and a standard vision system may not be cost effective, the Cognex In-Sight 7010 self-contained, entry-level vision system includes autofocus optics and integrated lighting in a compact IP67-rated industrial housing.

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In-air sorter

September 10, 2012

The Key Tegra 7755E in-air color sorter provides full-object views of product; each of the unit’s 4 cameras scans the full width of the belt, allowing the entire product zone to be viewed from 4 sides.

TECH FLASH

Can your robot debone poultry?

June 26, 2012

This prototype deboning system from Georgia Tech’s Research Institute uses 3-D imaging and sensor-based cutting technology.

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Vision sensor

April 5, 2012

Developed to meet the needs of pick-and-place applications, the Omron compact FQ-M vision sensor has a processing speed of 5,000 pieces/min., even with full 360° rotation.

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Vision sensor

April 5, 2012

Capable of handling a range of difficult presence detection applications, the KEYENCE IV vision sensor features high-intensity illumination, high-performance lenses and a selection of 8 different sensor heads.

Plant of the Year: Northeast Foods - Automatic Rolls of NC

Kevin T. Higgins

April 5, 2012

A McDonald’s supplier designs a high-volume bakery that boosts automation to new levels and recasts the role of production floor workers.

On Demand Kelley Rodriguez, Editor in Chief of Refrigerated & Frozen Foods, will be joined in this 60-minute webinar by industry experts to help unpack the latest research.

On Demand Driven by climate goals, business risk, client interest, and resilience considerations, food and beverage companies are increasingly turning their attention to decarbonizing their production processes.