• (Slideshow) Six different ways infrared imaging technology is being used
• Infrared cameras spot coal self-combustion hazards
• Vision system measures intensity of photosynthesis in plants

Video interview: Industry expert discusses 360° vision for intelligent transportation systems

In this Google Hangout video chat, Gatekeeper Security co-founder and CEO Christopher Millar, who is the presenter for our July 22 webcast on intelligent transportation systems, talks with web editor Jimmy Carroll to discuss the importance of vision as it pertains to ITS. MORE>>

Microscan launches smart camera with embedded Ethernet

Vision MINI Xi industrial compact smart cameras feature embedded Ethernet and are designed specifically for close-range industrial auto identification, inspection, and other machine vision applications. MORE>>

Global Machine Vision Interface Standards brochure now available online

The Global Machine Vision Interface Standards brochure is now available online. Read on to see what Bob McCurrach, Director of Standards Development for the AIA has to say about it. MORE>>

(Slideshow) Six different ways infrared imaging technology is being used

This slideshow takes a look at six unique uses of infrared imaging technology, including a riot control UAV, measuring thermal characteristics of an F1 vehicle, firefighter safety, and space imaging. MORE>>

Mikrotron releases portable long-time recording systems for 3 and 4 MPixel cameras

Expanding on its line of portable long-time recording (LTR) systems, Mikrotron has released the MotionBLITZ LTR3.0 and MotionBLITZ LTR4.0 systems. MORE>>

Finding the perfect pet with machine vision technology

An app called PetMatch from startup Superfish utilizes machine vision algorithms for image recognition purposes in order to help you find a dream pet, or find a lookalike to previous pet, in your area. MORE>>

VDMA: European machine vision industry to grow 12% in 2014

Total sales in the European machine vision industry grew by almost 10% in 2013, according to a recent VDMA market survey, but on the horizon is an even larger gain. MORE>>

Checker vision sensor from Cognex identifies parts by color

The Checker 4G7C color vision sensor features a 376 x 240 pixel inspection sensor and is designed to distinguish parts by color at a frame rate of 15 fps. MORE>>

Infrared cameras spot coal self-combustion hazards

Dry bulk terminal company OBA had infrared cameras installed to monitor coal temperatures that signal potential hazards before they occur. MORE>>

Vision system measures intensity of photosynthesis in plants

Scientists from Walz GmbH have developed a CCD camera-based fluorometer that is able to measure plants’ photosynthetic activity to analyze the state of their health. MORE>>

Efficient management of resources instead of wasted production?

Machine vision makes it possible.

Machine vision systems recognize faulty parts and reject them at a very early stage. The parts can often be returned to the production process at a later point. In this way, you can optimize the use of materials and reduce costs. Find out all about machine vision at VISION from 4 to 6 November 2014 in Stuttgart - The Heart of Vision Technology. MORE>>

Radiant Zemax launches ProMetric Y series of compact imaging photometers

ProMetric Y imaging photometers are optimized for use in high volume production environments and are available with16 MPixel or 29 MPixel cooled CCD sensors. MORE>>

SCHOTT MORITEX releases two new series of machine vision lights.

NeuroCheck releases new compact smart camera.

Videology Imaging Solutions releases line of USB 3.0 board-level cameras.

Matrox Imaging officially releases flowchart-based Design Assistant 4 machine vision software.

ADLINK officially launches the NEON-1040 quad core x86 smart camera. MORE>>

Teledyne DALSA Piranha color cameras

Piranha color cameras deliver superb color fidelity at the fastest line rates and highest resolutions in the industry. MORE>>

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