I'll start writing again.
It has been 20 years since we started our company. We are still trying to figure out why automated visual inspection doesn't work. However, compared to the past, we have a clear idea of the direction in which we should be heading. On the other hand, as the labor shortage becomes an issue, those who are working on the automation of visual inspection are [...].
After the 2017 International Robot Exhibition
The 2017 International Robot Exhibition has recently concluded successfully. IoT, AI, deep learning, self-driving technology, cooperative robots, etc. The latest technologies are often featured in the news. This may be the reason why there were so many visitors, both domestic and foreign [...].
Exhibit at the 2017 International Robot Exhibition!
We will exhibit at the International Robot Exhibition, which is held at Tokyo Big Sight every two years. We will be exhibiting our 1. rotating stage type 3D object inspection robot 2. ultra high speed gear inspection robot [...] We will be exhibiting our 2 robots at the International Robot Exhibition, which is held every two years at Tokyo Big Sight.
Preliminary Demonstration Machine Evaluation
IF YOU HAVE NOT TRIED VISUAL INSPECTION IN THE PAST, IT IS NATURAL THAT YOU DO NOT KNOW WHAT THIS INDUSTRY IS ALL ABOUT. THIS IS UNAVOIDABLE, AND WE WILL EXPLAIN IT TO YOU EACH TIME WE ARE APPROACHED. AS A MATTER OF FACT, ONCE WE RECEIVE THE NG SAMPLE, WE WILL [...].
In-kind evaluation by end-users themselves
I have been telling you the same thing for the past 10 years. In January 2008, I wrote in my blog that the only way to make the automated visual inspection business work is for the end user to evaluate the actual product themselves. This is how [...].
For those considering automation of visual inspection
Many people are interested in automating visual inspections, and many believe that introducing such a system would certainly improve efficiency. If you search for "visual inspection" on the Internet at search, you will find many manufacturers of visual inspection equipment. They are all very easy to [...]...
work distance
Many users want to inspect a wide variety of workpieces with a single inspection system. However, as the height of the workpiece changes, the workpiece distance changes, causing problems such as loss of focus and resolution [...].
Top and side inspection with one camera Part 5
WE BORROWED AND TESTED THE PCCD012, A 360° SPECIAL OPTICS PCCD SERIES FROM OPTOART (OPTO ENGINEERING). COMPARED TO THE COMPANY'S PERECENTRIC LENSES THAT WE HAD PREVIOUSLY BORROWED, THE PCCD012 IS COMPACT AND HAS A WORK DISTANCE OF [...].
Top and side inspection with one camera Part 4
This is an inquiry about a special optical lens that can be used with a slightly larger workpiece distance. Natsume Kogaku's cone side viewer is not available as a standard product, but it seems to be a custom-made product according to the work size. The feeling of use was good. Currently, there is a [...].
Top and side inspection with one camera Part 3
The following is an image of a hyper-telecentric lens being tested. We are using ring lighting. In order to see the sides of the image, the work distance has to be very narrow. The light does not reach the top of the lens, so the side of the lens is not [...].