Why machine vision is now mainstream, reliable and cost-effective
April 15th 2008 The programme of free seminars will concentrate on the totality of solving problems with vision, including optics and lighting, as well as cameras and software and other components. It runs from Monday to Friday 21 – 25 April in the UKIVA Presentation Area within the Product Development Zone in Hall 4 of MACH08 at the NEC, Birmingham. Ask for a Registration Form at Stand 4988.
Monday 21 April
11.00 – 11.30 Perform automated inspection and ID products with a single tool
Matrox Imaging
A number of industries rely on Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) tools to ensure the manufactured products conform to specifications or are packaged properly. At the same time, product identification (ID) is also required for traceability during and after manufacturing. Each is a distinct task that is typically performed with a separate device. This seminar demonstrates the advantages of performing both of these tasks with a “smart camera”, a camera with a built-in processor.
11.30 – 12.00 Where and how to use Smart Camera technology.
Multipix Imaging
Today there is a wide choice of cameras, image processing hardware and accessories all of which can be used to create automated inspection solutions. One such technology is known as 'smart cameras' which have the processing built into the camera itself. This seminar explains where and how to use this technology to create powerful solutions.
12.00 – 12.30 How to Specify the requirements of a Vision System
Firstsight Vision
There are many types of vision system on the market, PC based, Smart Cameras, Embedded Systems, each has its place. For each type of Vision System there are many choices such as sensor resolution, monochrome vs. colour, speed and illumination options etc. This presentation takes the user through the decision process when specifying a system. Taking in to consideration what the requirements are such as translating accuracy and repeatability to the resolution and lens options needed to deliver the required results. After attending this seminar attendees will be able to ask the right questions of a supplier and understand the differences between each system on offer.
2.00 – 2.30 Thermal Imaging + Temperature measurement for machine vision and control
FLIR Systems
2.30 – 3.00 Using Laser Projection for alignment and Quick machine setup
Alrad Imaging
Tuesday 22 April
11.00 – 11.30 Machine Vision made easy!
Matrox Imaging
Matrox Imaging dispels the myth that machine vision is both costly and cumbersome. With new ‘smart camera’ technology, a graphical software environment lets users build vision applications on a PC without typing a line of code. Within a few clicks, the application is ready for deployment on the smart camera.
11.30 – 12.00 How to use lighting to create successful Machine Vision solutions
Multipix Imaging
Often the difference between success and failure is a fine line and in the machine vision world that can be something as 'simple' as the lighting. It is important to realise how light interacts with the object of inspection and what different illumination techniques offer to the overall solution.
The result of attending this seminar; Invaluable skills that help you create successful solutions.
12.00 – 12.30 Lasers, Triangulation, and Machine Vision ...Non Contact Inspection and Metrology..... The way forward
Alrad Imaging
2.00 – 2.30 How Smart Processing has made vision systems more robust”
Firstsight Vision
As the machine vision market has matured so has the processing power of the systems available and the development of the algorithms included. This talk takes a look at how the latest machine vision tools have become tolerant to lighting and object variations enabling robust vision systems to be easily applied with less consideration to environmental and product variation. After attending the seminar attendees will know what questions to ask about supplier tools and also understand the type of variation a modern vision system can tolerate.
2.30 – 3.00 Thermal Imaging + Temperature measurement for machine vision and control
FLIR Systems
Wednesday 23 April
11.00 – 11.30 Perform automated inspection and ID products with a single tool
Matrox Imaging
11.30 – 12.00 Where and how to use Smart Camera technology
Multipix Imaging
12.00 – 12.30 How to Specify the requirements of a Vision System
Firstsight Vision
2.00 – 2.30 Thermal Imaging + Temperature measurement for machine vision and control
FLIR Systems
2.30 – 3.00 Using Laser Projection for alignment and Quick machine setup
Alrad Imaging
Thursday 24 April
11.00 – 11.30 Machine Vision made easy!
Matrox Imaging
11.30 – 12.00 How to use lighting to create successful Machine Vision solutions
Multipix Imaging
12.00 – 12.30 Lasers, Triangulation, and Machine Vision ...Non Contact Inspection and Metrology..... The way forward”
Alrad Imaging
2.00 – 2.30 How Smart Processing has made vision systems more robust
Firstsight Vision
2.30 – 3.00 Thermal Imaging + Temperature measurement for machine vision and control
FLIR Systems
Friday 25 April
11.00 What to look for in a vision system
Firstsight Vision
All registered delegates will be sent a link to enable them to download the presentations after the event. Alternatively CD’s can also be sent if requested. Registration forms will be available from Stand 4988.
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