Attitude in the field
I think the key to the success or failure of the imaging theme is not "expensive illuminators" in the least. I think what is important is "the attitude of the field". Since we use the equipment ourselves, we should make our own assessment of it. We will try it out, compare it, and decide. We are not going to say, "Leave it to us." [...].
The "unexpected" does occur.
THE INTERNATIONAL TECHNICAL EXHIBITION ON IMAGE TECHNOLOGY AND EQUIPMENT WAS A GOOD OPPORTUNITY FOR US TO HEAR FROM FI USERS ABOUT WHAT THEY HAVE BEEN UP TO. THIS TIME, WE HEARD SIMILAR STORIES FROM SEVERAL USERS WHO HAVE FOUND PROBLEMS THAT THEY THOUGHT WERE "IMPOSSIBLE" TO SOLVE DUE TO PROCESSING. WE ALSO HEARD [...]...
What should imaging inspections be like?
Do you think that the introduction of image processing inspection equipment will really eliminate the need for visual inspectors? Do you think VISION systems can make the "last minute decisions" that visual inspectors make? And that too, without completely letting defective products out of the system. Do you think robots' intelligence will catch up with human [...]?
Drafting of catalog
We are finally able to take off the catalog, which is our customary work before an exhibition. This is the reason why the Blog has been suspended for a while. This time, Basic3 and Color were combined into one 8-page catalog. By the way, I always make my own Illustra [...].
APPEARANCE INSPECTION OF ICS
AN ACQUAINTANCE OF MINE FROM A COMPANY THAT IS MAINLY IN CHARGE OF MAINTENANCE OF VISUAL INSPECTION EQUIPMENT FOR ICS CAME TO VISIT ME. I ASKED HIM ABOUT THE CURRENT STATE OF SEMICONDUCTOR-RELATED VISUAL INSPECTION EQUIPMENT. APPARENTLY, THE KEY SEEMS TO BE "FOREIGN MATTER. I FELT THAT THE KEY TO THE SITUATION WAS THE [...]...
Manufacturing and Image Processing
Today's Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun editorial states, "Customer complaints and defective products have been increasing at certain factories. Frankly speaking, I feel that one of the factors contributing to this is the "spread of image processing inspections. As you know, the current level of image processing inspection is in terms of "judgment [...].
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 [...].
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 [...]...
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 [...].