5-megapixel camera
With the cooperation of Takenaka System Equipment, we confirmed the connection of a 5-megapixel camera FC5100CL. Currently, this camera is the largest pixel area camera available at FI. We tried to inspect ultra-fine patterns (several micrometers) with this camera and [...].
WE RECEIVED A SILVER AWARD AT THE 6TH VISUAL INFORMATION AWARD
FlexInspectorColor won the Silver Award in the 6th Annual Visual Information AWARD. Thank you very much for your vote. We are developing another product this year with a concept that only we can create, so please look forward to it.
Inspection Technology" April issue
The April 2007 issue of "Inspection Technology" (Nihon Kogyo Shuppan), a technical journal, features an article on "FlexInspector," a new method of image processing inspection brought about by a change of mindset. (Published on April 1, 2007) Note: Due to the overlap in the writing period, the article was not published in the same issue. Due to the overlap of the writing period [...].
The basic principle is "general purpose.
The core idea behind FlexInspector is "general purpose". It is used for visual inspection of a wide variety of objects in a wide variety of industries. It is used in large systems of 10 cameras or more, as well as in simple hand-held inspections. Various [...].
Please try it!
Currently, there are more than 10 demo units available, and many people have evaluated them. In many cases, we have received comments that it is "more than we expected. On the other hand, it often results in a reaffirmation of the "difficulty". The most common factor is [...].
At a customer we visited today
Today, I visited a customer who contacted us via the Internet. During our conversation, I would like to reiterate some points that you may not have understood from this blog or other information. 1) FlexInspector is software that runs on ordinary PCs, not on [...].
Try it yourself and see for yourself
Needless to say, there is a great need for image processing inspections. There are many different technologies and many different products. Looking at catalog specs and claims, it seems as if anything is possible. But in reality... There is too much need [...].
Why is visual inspection by image processing so difficult?
Here is a story we heard from a user we recently visited. The production process is automated, and as long as only the materials are input, it can be done rapidly. However, inspections are a challenge because of the cost of "how much per piece". As production volume increases... The image processing of various manufacturers [...].
Reasons for not taking orders for "custom"
Occasionally we receive inquiries for "custom" imaging equipment. However, I almost always turn them down. This is partly because we do not have the manpower to handle such requests, but also because, in my opinion, "customization is not in the best interest of the user" [...].
Toward '07 Image Sensing Exhibition
We will exhibit at the 2007 Image Sensing Expo to be held at Pacifico Yokohama from June 6 to 8. We will have two booths this time, and will exhibit our main products, FlexInspector, our appearance inspection software, and our standard laboratory environment, Selected Equipment, which will be on display.