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5 Reasons To Use A Lighting Controller
Illumination is a critical component of machine vision systems since it is lighting that determines how an object appears to the camera. This application note discusses when a dedicated lighting controller can be an essential part of a machine vision system. Version 002 2018
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May 2020
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A History of Machine Vision Part 1: The Birth of Machine Vision
Since its beginning at the start of the 1980s, the machine vision industry has become a huge success story. This white paper examines machine vision’s comparatively humble beginnings and the key factors that propelled it to its current dominance. WP10022 v005 July 2020.
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July 2020
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A History of Machine Vision part 2: An Enabling Technology
Forty years after the first embryonic machine vision systems saw the light of day, the machine vision industry has grown into a mature core technology. This second white paper describes the current capabilities of Machine Vision. WP10023. v002 March 2020
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May 2020
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A History of Machine Vision part 3: The Future
Machine vision is a fascinating technology. Although vision-based automatic inspection is well-established, all the core technologies are continuing to develop and innovate. This white paper explores the likely future of machine vision. WP10028 v002 May 2020
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May 2020
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Embedded Lens Control White Paper
There is increasing demand for small, self-contained vision systems for use where space is limited. This white paper describes the application of compact, embedded drivers for the control of motorised lenses and liquid lens parameters, including zoom, focus, aperture, pan and tilt. (July 2018).
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September 2019
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Enhancing the Performance of Line Scan Systems
Line scan techniques have existed for many years but recent technological advances allow systems to run at very high speed. Inspection costs can be reduced by combining multiple inspections in a single camera station. This white paper explains the key considerations to improving line scan performance. WP10021 v001 Sept 2019
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May 2020
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In-line barcode and optical character verification
In-line barcode and optical character verification v001c September 2018
This white paper describes the imaging requirements for effective OCR and OCV.
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October 2018
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Intelligent Lighting White Paper
A White Paper detailing the advantages of Intelligent Lighting within Machine Vision Systems. Version 001b
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September 2019
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Lighting Controllers - Automation Magazine Jan 2018
Why a dedicated lighting controller can be essential to a machine vision system
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July 2018
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Liquid Lens Technology for Machine Vision
This summary paper has been produced to create awareness and guidance on a broad range of considerations when implementing liquid lens technology into machine vision applications. Version 003.
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May 2020
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Maintaining Constant Image Brightness in MV Systems
Machine vision systems are used throughout industry to make critical measurements. Whenever these measurements determine fitness for purpose for progression through the manufacturing process it is essential that the measurements made are both accurate and repeatable. This white paper describes how to achieve reliable illumination. WP10024 Version 002 2016
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May 2020
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Practical Use of Lighting Controllers (Chinese)
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September 2018
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Practical Use of Lighting Controllers (English)
Version 002c
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September 2019
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Practical Use of Lighting Controllers (French)
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September 2018
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Practical Use of Lighting Controllers (German)
Version 1.2
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September 2019
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Six Essential Considerations For Machine Vision Lighting
Image processing software generates intelligence from data captured by the camera sensor. Even the most sophisticated software cannot deliver information that is not available in the original image, which means that the quality of system illumination is crucial. This describes the six essential considerations for enhancing machine vision lighting. WP10020 V004 June 2019.
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August 2020
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Voltage Drive & Current Drive Lighting Controllers
This white paper describes the differences between Voltage Drive and Current Drive for lighting controllers and the benefits of each. WP10026: V002 May 2020.
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May 2020
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