Seminar: "Why Doesn't Automation of Visual Inspection Work?" was held.
Held in conjunction with the Image Sensing Expo 2017, the seminar was attended by 276 people. In fact, the capacity of the venue was not sufficient and less than 80 people were unable to attend the seminar. To be honest, we did not expect the response to be so positive. I am not sure if you can imagine the [...]...
Pre-registration deadline for 6/8 seminar with over 300 participants
The organizers of the Sensing & Imaging Show have informed us that 323 people have pre-registered for the show. Thank you very much for your registration! Even if some of you are unable to attend due to various reasons on the day of the exhibition, we expect that many of you will be standing due to the size of the venue [...].
Defects not visible in scattered light
It is natural to think that defects invisible by scattered light are originally extremely small and will not lead to serious complaints. However, in reality, users want to detect even "thin scratches" and "shallow dents" without any [...].
after a long time
Here comes the boss. The staff has been working hard and I was left in charge. My apologies. We will be exhibiting at the Image Sensing Expo in June for the first time in five years. And also a seminar. The major change in the past five years has been in the automation of visual inspection [...].
Over 180 people pre-registered for the 6/8 seminar!
We have just received word from the organizer that the number of pre-registrations for the seminar scheduled for June 8 has exceeded 180. Thank you very much for those who have registered. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by standing room only.
Lighting conditions
IF IT IS A VISUAL INSPECTION, THE BASIC IDEA WOULD BE TO INSPECT WITH SCATTERED LIGHT. WHEN WE ASK UNDER WHAT CONDITIONS PEOPLE ARE CONCERNED ABOUT THE APPEARANCE OF AN OBJECT, IT IS USUALLY IN THE PRESENCE OF NATURAL LIGHT (SCATTERED LIGHT). OF COURSE, IN A DARK PLACE, THE APPEARANCE DOES NOT BOTHER US. IN OTHER WORDS, NG IS [...].
Use the same lighting conditions as when a person inspects.
The appropriate lighting conditions will vary depending on the application, and the choice of lighting is difficult to make unless you are experienced. As I have mentioned many times in this blog, the basic idea is to use the same lighting conditions as those used for human inspection. The viewer [...].
Visual Assistance Ping Pong Method Latest Video Uploaded
Movie of ping-pong method using 5 megapixel GigE camera has been uploaded. 低コストで高速検査 ピンポン方式 ５MカメラVer. 従来の３０万画素カメラに比べて、より視野サイズを大きく取れるメリットがあります。 Ping-pong method [...].
Top and side inspection with one camera Part 2
When I tried with a nut, the side of the nut was a little dark and the field of view was small when the work distance was about 5mm. I tried to get even closer and got a rather good image. However, if the work distance is negative [...].
Top and side inspection with one camera Part 1
We are experimenting with 360° special optics lenses. It would be best if we could inspect all sides of the workpiece at once with a single camera imaging. We have been working with Edmund Optex and Opt-En [...].