Tips on selecting a telecentric lens

Why might I want a telecentric lens? Metrology, when done optically, requires that an object’s representation be invariant to the distance and position in the field of view. Telecentric lenses deliver precisely that capability. Telecentric lenses only “pass” incoming light rays that are parallel to the optical axis of the lens. That’s helpful because we …

AT – Automation Technology XCS 3D Sensor Laser Profiler

Ideal for industrial applications requiring precision, reliability, high speed, and high resolution, AT – Automation Technology’s XCS 3D sensor laser profiler 3070 WARP achieves speeds up to 200 kHZ with the dual head model. Even the single head can achieve 140 kHz. The key innovations in the XCS series are in the laser-line projection technology. …

Machine vision software –> Sapera Processing

Why read this article? Generic reason: Compact overview of machine vision software categories and functionality. Cost-driven reason: Discover that powerful software comes bundled at no cost to users of Teledyne DALSA cameras and frame grabbers. Not just the a viewer and SDK – though of course those – but select image processing software too. Software …

LWIR – Long Wave Infrared Imaging – Problems Solved

What applications challenges can LWIR solve? LWIR is the acronym, is it reminds us where on the electromagnetic spectrum we’re focused – wavelengths around 8 – 14 micrometers (8,000 – 14,000 nm). More descriptive is the term “thermal imaging”, which tells us we’re sensing temperatures not with a contact thermometer – but using non-contact sensors …