OMRON has updated the software for its FH Vision System and FHV7 Smart Camera with the introduction of an optional Digimarc license to OMRON’s customers in the consumer goods industry, enhancing the machine vision series' capabilities and enabling digital product identification with digital watermarks.

The Vision Assistant software package from ifm electronic, which provides a convenient way of capturing images from vision sensors in machine and process applications without specialist knowledge, has been augmented by the release of a new monitoring tool add-on.

The Linea2 4k Multispectral 5GigE line scan camera, from Teledyne DALSA, offers a 5GigE interface with five times the bandwidth of the Linea GigE camera.

A compact, multi-code reader which is capable of processing up to 40 frames per second, even of different code types, is the latest introduction to the BAUMER Smart Vision range of sensors. 

Cognex has released the In-Sight 3800 Vision System, which has been designed for use on high-speed production lines.

Cognex Corporation has expanded the capabilities of its In-Sight 2800 vision system to include optical character recognition (OCR).

Teledyne FLIR has launched the Forge 5GigE area scan camera family for machine vision. Constructed on an all-new platform, Forge is designed to provide the richest combination of advanced imaging features and is engineered to handle the most complex vision system challenges.

SensoPart’s range of VISOR sensors now allows complex linking of detection results – previously reserved to much more expensive image processing systems or sophisticated PLC applications. These advanced possibilities for processing results are part of a free software upgrade.

The LCAM 308 IP camera from Leuze is able to monitor hidden areas on stacker cranes and conveyor lines to allow operators of logistics centres to trace back events reliably and rectify faults quickly and efficiently.

MVTec Software GmbH is launching the latest version (5.1) of its MERLIC machine vision software.

SICK has released a miniature version of its Visionary-T 3D snapshot vision sensor. Thanks to a collaboration between SICK AG and Microsoft Corp, the Visionary-T Mini offers precise, high-resolution and rapid image capture in a compact and lightweight sensor.

SICK has launched an ultra-compact all-in-one 2D vision sensor – the InspectorP611 – which can be set up quickly to conduct reliable inline machine vision inspections, even in the tightest of spaces, or when mounted on robot arms. 

SICK has introduced a vision camera with a pre-installed deep learning App to simplify the creation of customised quality inspections of complex or irregular-shaped goods, packaging and assemblies.

SensoPart’s 5-megapixel sensor VISOR V50 is now available with integrated lens and lighting. An additional version with an increased depth of field allows the flexible detection of objects at fluctuating distances.

Cognex Corporation has introduced the Edge Intelligence (EI) platform which provides barcode reading performance monitoring and device management to help customers prevent downtime and boost productivity of manufacturing and logistics operations.

A new stationary bar code reader is suited to container and tray identification applications, especially when there is limited installation space.

The interior of pipelines that carry hazardous material often need to be inspected for corrosion and other defects using videoscopes. However, long, complex piping can be especially difficult to navigate and inspect due to multiple bends in the pipework and potential obstructions.

The Ensenso N-Series is a compact 3D camera system from IDS is designed for 3D applications in robotics and automated series production with IP65/67 protection which makes it well-suited for use in harsh environments, offering protection against dirt, dust and water spray.

Cognex has launched the DataMan 8700 series of handheld barcode readers which require no tuning or operator training.

Omron has released the FH Series Vision system with the industry’s first defect detection artificial intelligence (AI) technology that identifies defects without learning samples.