Machine Vision is an industrial technology that uses a camera, lens, light and processor to acquire an image, analyze the image data and provide a result. This can be all in one unit (smart camera) or multiple cameras on a single processor. With an ever increasing focus on quality and data collection, Machine Vision has the ability to perform multiple inspections on parts at line speed and provide consistent results and corresponding inspection data. Machine Vision helps make sure that you are sending quality products out the back door with the data to back it up. This in turn can help you identify upstream issues sooner which can help your overall yield.
Here’s a small list of what Machine Vision can do:
Measure parts or features
Identify product defects
Identify missing components
Identify wrong components
Read Barcodes (1D and 2D)
Read (and verify) Characters
Guide Robots
Communicate with machines
Count parts
Logo inspection
Compile inspection data (traceability)
Maintain Passed/Failed Images
Check Color
Act as an Operator Interface
Match Patterns
