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 [...].
For tests other than comparative inspections
If you are producing the same product in large quantities and the shape of the product is always stable, comparative inspection is the best inspection method. Therefore, we do not explain inspection methods other than comparative inspection when we first make a proposal. However, if the material or the process is not stable and the finished product is [...]...
Sales of single software products
Currently, we (basically) do not sell the software as a stand-alone product. When the Windows operating system is upgraded, we will be able to support new projects so that FIS-100 will work. Now [...].
FIS-100 AND LED POINT LIGHT SOURCE
OUR SOFTWARE FIS-100 WILL TEST IF IT IS THE SAME AS USUAL. HOWEVER, IT IS NOT PATTERN MATCHING. SINCE THE IMAGES DO NOT ALWAYS LOOK 100% THE SAME, WE USE STATISTICAL METHODS TO CHECK IF THE IMAGES ARE ALMOST THE SAME AS USUAL, ALLOWING FOR VARIATIONS [...].
IT'S NOT ENOUGH TO BE ABLE TO SEE THE NG PART.
SINCE VISUAL INSPECTIONS ARE CONDUCTED TO PREVENT THE OUTFLOW OF NG PRODUCTS, IT IS ONLY NATURAL TO MAKE SURE THAT NG PARTS ARE CLEARLY VISIBLE TO THE CAMERA. HOWEVER, IF THE CAMERA ALSO CLEARLY SHOWS OK PARTS OTHER THAN NG PARTS, IT WILL BE DIFFICULT TO DRAW A LINE BETWEEN OK AND NG PARTS. THEREFORE, IT IS IMPORTANT THAT THE CAMERA'S [...]...
Chip Saw Inspection Demo
We often experiment with chip saws and gears, as these are the most common themes these days. It works well with our versatile software FIS-100 and provides a great return on investment. We have uploaded a video of the demonstration situation on YouTube, so please [...].
Robotics, AI, and IoT related FY 2017 Budget
According to the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, the budget for robots, AI, and IoT in FY2017 was 31.6 billion yen, up 50% from FY2004. By field: Development of robots that integrate manufacturing and AI technologies: 4.5 billion yen Robots and drones [...].
Robotic automation bottleneck
As you can see from the news in the media, the introduction of robots in the production process is accelerating. The government is also encouraging the introduction of robots through subsidies and grants. So, how is the automation of visual inspection using robots progressing? The following article is based on our [...].
Are large objects unsuitable for automatic visual inspection?
WE RECOMMEND THE PING-PONG METHOD, IN WHICH THE WORKPIECE IS MANUALLY SUPPLIED AND DISCHARGED BY HAND, AND ONLY THE INSPECTION PART IS PERFORMED BY A CAMERA OR PC. THE HANDLING IS DONE BY A PERSON, WHICH MEANS THAT LARGE WORKPIECES WITH LARGE VOLUME OR HEAVY WEIGHT CAN BE EASILY MOVED BY HAND....
Ping-pong method About multi-sided inspection
THE STANDARD SPECIFICATION OF THE PING-PONG METHOD IS 1-SIDED INSPECTION. IT DOES NOT SUPPORT MULTI-SIDED INSPECTION. NEVERTHELESS, THERE IS A NEED TO INSPECT MULTIPLE SIDES. IN THIS CASE, A POSSIBLE OPERATION METHOD WOULD BE TO CONTINUE INSPECTING ONLY SIDE A, THEN SWITCH THE TYPE AND INSPECT ONLY SIDE B [...].