Analog camera cables prone to breakage
We received the equipment from the system manufacturer for investigation of an "operation abnormality. We checked the system with our equipment, and found that a time-out error occurs after a while during continuous image capturing. When the camera is shaken, the image is abnormally distorted. [...].
Surprisingly much-needed "hand-mounted" inspection equipment
Recently, we have been receiving inquiries about "hand-placement" inspections, in which the inspection system is set up by hand and inspected with a camera. Perhaps the image of ordinary image processing inspection equipment is "not worth the cost and effort. However, the system is highly versatile and can be set up and adjusted [...].
Inspection equipment with 93% yield
A recently delivered inspection system equipped with FlexInspector had a problem with "93% yield rate in actual operation". The situation was as follows: ・Items that were determined to be OK were visually confirmed to be all good products. When the items that were determined to be NG were visually checked, they were all good.
Camera mounting surface
I always thought it would be more convenient to mount the camera on the top surface. In most cases, the imaging surface is on a horizontal plane and the camera is mounted vertically. If the monitor is on the control surface of the device, in order to eliminate the discomfort of the image, the camera [...].
Supplemental information on general-purpose visual inspection equipment
The other day, I wrote about general-purpose visual inspection systems. It is true that it has been taken for granted that each and every visual inspection system is unique, so it may be difficult for you to get a clear image [...]...
Server Migration
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MISUMI's marketing manager and...
I recently purchased a certain component from MISUMI and received a phone call from a marketing representative asking why I purchased it from MISUMI. As you may #know, MISUMI has started handling imaging equipment. The current [...].
Why we are a "one-man company
Currently, I am the only one registered in our company. I do most of the user support, FlexInspector development, and administrative work by myself. I have been getting a lot of help from our distributors for sales activities. So, why "a one-man company [...]"?
Who is the "customer" for the image manufacturer?
I RECEIVED A CALL FROM AN OLD TRADING COMPANY (COMPANY O'S DISTRIBUTOR) AFTER A LONG TIME. IT WAS A BUSINESS INQUIRY. "AN EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER DELIVERED A SYSTEM USING COMPANY C'S IMAGE PROCESSING EQUIPMENT TO A CUSTOMER. HOWEVER, HE LEFT ON A BUSINESS TRIP FOR ANOTHER MATTER WITHOUT SETTING UP THE SYSTEM. THE CUSTOMER TO WHOM THE SYSTEM WAS DELIVERED [...].
If you don't try, you'll never know.
As those of you who have already installed or considered FlexInspector will know, this inspection method often produces completely different results from conventional image processing. The conventional methods are considered "difficult" to [...].