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By John Oncea, Editor | Using 2D or 3D vision to guide robots can improve flexibility and lower costs in various industrial applications. With the rise of collaborative robots, also known as cobots, there are now more opportunities to integrate machine vision into the work environment. |
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Article | By Jenice Con Foo, Ph.D., Mad City Labs, Inc. | Conversion of cellulose to bioethanol has huge potential to positively impact the global energy crisis, helping enable a shift away from fossil fuel dependency. |
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| Lenses For Machine Vision | Application Note | Schneider Optics | Machine vision, powered by image processing, enhances automation and quality in various industries, including robotics, quality control, and object detection. |
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| Light Emitting Diodes - A Primer | Download | Opto Diode, An ITW Company | LEDs are semiconductor devices that convert electrical energy into light, with various colors determined by the semiconductor material used; they span UV, visible, and IR wavelengths, offering versatility in applications from electronics to healthcare. |
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| Applications Of High-Speed SWIR Imaging | Application Note | Sensors Unlimited – A part of Collins Aerospace | Explore the remarkable world of NIR and SWIR imaging technology, its diverse applications, unique capabilities, and the transformative impact it has on a diverse collection of industries. |
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Myriam Blanchet of Gentec-EO explains the difference between a thermopile and a photodetector. She then gives some tips to know which technology is best for specific laser power measurement needs. |
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Power ultrasonic transducers, such as the Langevin transducer, can be used in industrial and life sciences applications. High-quality piezoelectric rings create ultrasonic waves in the transducer that are amplified until they reach the device tip, triggering vibrations in the target media. |
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1,350-2,500-nm Palm-Size SWIR Spectrometer: Breeze-L | BaySpec introduces Breeze-L, the world’s smartest palm-held spectrometer in the short-wave infrared (SWIR), with the longest wavelength coverage up to 2,500 nm. Featuring proprietary miniaturized optics, the Breeze-L, with its extended wavelength range of 1,350-2,500 nm, is highly efficient for maximum sensitivity with ultrafast acquisitions. For the first time, a smart spectrometer delivers close to laboratory performance in a palm-held form. | Download Datasheet | • Request Information | BaySpec Inc. | |
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Custom Design Encoders | Canon’s SR Series Ultra Miniature Optical Encoder is a highly miniaturized and high-resolution optical encoder ideal for applications involving linear/rotary motion and speed control. | • Request Information | Canon USA, Inc. Optoelectronic Components | |
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Two-Color Sandwich Detectors | OSI Optoelectronics offers three types of dual sandwich detectors. The silicon-silicon sandwich has one silicon photodiode placed on top of the other, with the photons of shorter wavelengths absorbed in the top silicon and the photons of longer wavelengths penetrating deeper, absorbed by the bottom photodiode. | • Request Information | OSI Optoelectronics | |
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Phantom T4040 High-Speed Camera | The Phantom T4040 captures 4 Mpx resolution images at speeds not previously possible. Our proprietary sensor with back side illuminated (BSI) architecture ensures 40 Gpx/s data throughput is sustained and a max frame rate of 440,000 fps. | • Request Information | Vision Research, Inc. | |
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