individual programme. A visit to the exhibition that runs in parallel throughout the day can also be selected as presentation track. The selection of the individual presentations is to be done directly in the registration form. We reserve the right to change the programme if necessary.
Vision systems
Boosting processing power with built-in FPGA image preprocessing
Adlink Technologies Inc.
As is known, imaging processing consumes major CPU resources in machine vision applications. Increasing CPU performance in machine vision systems is, accordingly, a common challenge. Here we discuss the suitability of FPGA to address these performance shortcomings, which image processing tasks are most compatible with FPGA, and then compare the capabilities of CPU and FPGA in action. Finally, a built-in FPGA image preprocessing solution supporting machine vision applications is presented.
3D real world applications
LMI Technologies Inc.
Machine vision technology is driving the advancement of automated quality control now more than ever before. This presentation will showcase 3D solutions in this area, with a series of presentations on how the Gocator family of smart sensors performs in specific 3D scanning and inspection applications across a range of industries. Shape from Shading – surface inspection for challenging surfaces
SAC Sirius Advanced Cybernetics GmbH
Shape from Shading is an established technology for detecting the finest defects, even on challenging surfaces. A structured dome illumination together with adapted software tools are the key to reliable inspection. Metallic surfaces with a glossy reflection such as turned parts are especially suited to this type of inspection. Enhancing surface defects and suppressing object structure ensures the highest reliability and inspection quality. How smart cameras are changing the way vision is implemented in factories
Teledyne DALSA Inc.
Smart cameras have been around for many years, however with the advent of mobile computing platforms and the 'internet of things', smart camera capability has never been greater. Once relegated to simple pixel counting algorithms, today's smart cameras are far more powerful, and can implement sophisticated machine vision and image processing algorithms. All this and at prices that have never been lower. The intent of this seminar is to explore the way today's smart cameras are being deployed in applications never before seen.
illumination The dark side of LEDs!
CCS Europe N.V.
What are the concerns when using LEDs for making machine vision lights?
LEDs have made a significant appearance in machine vision systems and while the technology's strengths outweigh its inherent weaknesses, it is a challenge to have the LED light perform with stable and reliable output. It requires some special attention in the LED selection, design and manufacturing process. How to cope with LED variety, why sorting, and why taking the necessary steps in heat management are all important considerations.
Intelligent lighting − advantages of intelligent lighting within machine vision systems
Gardasoft Vision Ltd.
An intelligent lighting platform provides expert control, operational performance data and full networking of LED lighting for vision systems - all within a 'plug & play' environment.
Intelligent lighting revolutionises the integration of lighting parameters right through to application level software; it also provides a stability of brightness long-term, that helps to enhance the consistency and reliability of machine vision systems.
Line scan illumination − the art of line scan
Metaphase Technologies Inc.
Movie producers commence filming by yelling »lights, camera, action«. Notice »lights« is first on their list. Robust machine vision requires the proper illumination. Although line scan is a 1D inspection, proper illumination is still required. Optics, lensing and LED improvements have resulted in new line scan illumination besides the traditional line light. This presentation includes applications which use these new solutions.
Selection of the right machine vision laser in terms of application related parameters
Z-Laser Optoelektronik GmbH
Tips and hints for choosing the correct laser parameters (wavelength, power, optics) in terms of application related parameters (surface, speed, ambient light) for machine vision (MV) applications.
The topic 'laser safety classification' will also be discussed. How are lasers being classified and to what extent can this be influenced by the user?
optics
Optimum interaction of camera and objective lens − Dump those dogmata!
Carl Zeiss AG
Engineers working in automated image processing are known as highly professional and rational people ,so it is surprising that many dogmatic opinions about the relation between a camera and a lens exist in this technocratic environment. While one group is convinced that a lens must never be more expensive than the camera, others insist that a lens must not show any aberrations.
Just as some users are "objective" enough to never care about these dogmata, they still challenge how they can get the most out of a camera / lens system and what limits are achievable and acceptable.
The perfect lens!?
Jos. Schneider Optische Werke GmbH
For many years high performance lenses and optical filters from Schneider Kreuznach have been successfully used in different machine vision tasks even in rough environments.
Based on this experience the presentation will show the impacts of different spectral ranges on the optical performance of the lenses as well as the influence of the sensor and lens characteristics on the performance of the machine vision application.
Improve your vision application's performance through optical filtering
Midwest Optical Systems Inc.
Overcome imaging obstacles with optical filters. As an inexpensive solution, optical filters effectively control what the camera detects and improve the repeatability and stability of vision applications. Attendees will learn the benefits of optical filters and how to use them to get better performance from their machine vision system. We will share application solutions and attendees will learn how optical filters improve contrast and resolution, reduce chromatic aberrations, colour sort accurately through monochromatic imaging and reduce glare or hot spots.
Inspection of difficult objects using differential interference contrast
Qioptiq Photonics GmbH & Co. KG
The mag.x system 125 bridges the gap between inspection and microscopy. Using its techniques for inspection tasks that were previously reserved for microscopy. An important technique is the differential interference contrast. Using this technique objects can be checked that it was not previously possible to inspect using classic illumination. This includes transparent objects or objects with structures not offering enough contrast even if darkfield illumination were to be used. The presentation explains the procedure and shows application examples.
Influence of variable aperture stop in telecentric imaging lenses
Sill Optics GmbH & Co. KG
Resolution, distortion, telecentricity, vignetting, illumination and depth of field – end-users like to choose telecentric lenses considering hard facts. But they ignore the possibilities of adjusting the parameters to their own specifications, for example with a variable aperture stop. This session presents the influence of stop on considerable parameters and describes how to optimise resolution and depth of field by oneself.
cameras
A picture can say more than 1000 words − comparing camera images and test data
Allied Vision Technologies GmbH
Based on an internally standardized setup, Allied Vision has acquired images with different sensors and camera models. The results are compared with each other adding another aspect for the goal to select the right camera. The EMVA 1288 standard aims to compare cameras based on their technical parameters. Experience has shown that besides the examination of datasheets a look at pictures can help to make the right decisions.
Learn from the practice: which sensor or interface suits for which application?
Allied Vision Technologies GmbH
Which sensor and camera is used where and why? Examples from numerous applications are discussed.
In an interesting presentation different digital interfaces are discussed. In addition examples of applications in the visual light and in the NIR/SWIR spectrum describe the special requirements from a number of practical cases. Explaining why a specific camera had been chosen for a particular implementation.
Improving the 3D scan accuracy of laser triangulation
Automation Technology GmbH
This presentation deals with the accuracy improvement of 3D laser triangulation scan by means of short wavelength diode lasers and sophisticated line detection algorithms (FIR).
CMOS sensors are coming of age
JAI A.S.
CMOS sensors are coming of age and many of their shortcomings belong to the past. Today many CMOS sensors have global shutter and offer sensitivity that even surpasses CCD performance. High resolution combined with flexible read out modes is a natural ingredient and not least, the sensors can operate at high speed. For camera manufac turers like JAI, CMOS sensor technology has led to the design of complete new camera families making new applications possible.
Effects of pixel size in line scan cameras
JAI A.S.
What is so special in pixel sizes and their aspect ratios in line scanning?
The dependency between pixels, viewing geometry and lenses is discussed with emphasis on line scan specific effects. Non-square pixels only slightly decrease the optical accuracy, while binning provides an improvement. The line scan principles, though, stay the same regardless of the shape of the pixels.
Inspection of sophisticated surfaces using contact image sensors
Mitsubishi Electric Europe B.V.
The inspection of sophisticated surfaces is one of the biggest challenges in today's surface inspection. High quality products like pharmaceutical or cosmetic packaging, as well as dedicated anti-counterfeiting features on labels, banknotes or boxes contain sophisticated surfaces like hotfoil or holograms. The images are strictly related to the
cameras
Quality assurance and fault analysis with high-speed cameras
Optronis GmbH
Many events and processes can be analysed in minute detail with the help of high-speed cameras. They are used in industrial automation, for example, to expose faults within processes, to obtain data on maintenance measures, to examine the performance of materials in speed analyses such as crash tests and to observe movements.
How modern camera features are changing machine vision (double session)
Teledyne DALSA Inc.
With the advent of CMOS image sensors, cameras have evolved tremendously in their capabilities and imaging performance. Multi-pixel resolutions and high frame rates are pushing data rates into Gigabyte regions, forcing changes in frame grabber technology and connectivity. Additionally cameras have incorporated many new features such as multiple regions of interest, cycling mode, high dynamic range exposure and burst capability. It is the intent of this seminar to explore these features and how they benefit imaging applications.
Multi-spectral imaging enhances vision
Teledyne DALSA Inc.
Back in the 60's television viewing was restricted to black and white images. Compare this to the kaleidoscope of colours available today. Machine vision is going through a similar revolution, not only introducing full RGB colour to the technology, but extending that capability into the non-visible portions of the spectra with UV sensitivity, near infrared and infrared detectors being used. This seminar will explore different sensing technologies, from RGB to multi-spectral TDI, to NIR and IR detectors and how they are proving to be a boon for imaging applications around the world.
cabling
Selecting the appropriate cables for vision systems
CEI Components Express Inc.
There are many considerations when selecting a cable for a vision system. We will discuss everything from basics such as mechanical considerations, length limitations and connector type while also discussing environmental considerations. Vision designers must consider their industrial environment location when selecting a cable suitable for their systems in order to ensure the highest possible quality of implementation.
acquisition
Advanced GigE Vision and USB3 Vision optimisation and troubleshooting
Pleora Technologies Inc.
The GigE Vision and USB3 Vision standards are built on top of technologies developed for the consumer and IT markets. As such, they benefit from the knowledge and tools that have been developed for markets much larger than the machine vision market. Learn about the numerous link optimisation techniques and free troubleshooting tools made available by the industry, and how they can be used to troubleshoot USB 3.0 connectivity, as well as Ethernet links from 1 GigE to 10 GigE and everything in between.
State-of-the-art acquisition mechanisms and their properties
Silicon Software GmbH
This session offers technical explanations of state-of-the-art image acquisition mechanisms and their properties. Focusing on functional and technical details in-depth this presentation enables insight into the technology of interface, infrastructure, architecture, handling and scope of development. Functional principles and advanced use cases are shown for several interfaces and compared with each other based on industrial demands.
USB3 Vision – where does the journey lead to?
STEMMER IMAGING GmbH
USB3 Vision has matured. Now it's time to review. For which applications is USB3 Vision suitable and what does the cable situation look like? Buzz words such as USB 3.1 or type C connector make the rounds. What does this mean for USB3 Vision?
10G-BaseT and beyond
STEMMER IMAGING GmbH
Gigabit Ethernet or GigE Vision are established and widely used technologies, but what comes next? Where does 10GigE stand? Does it need fiberglass or how far can you get with copper? What about N-BaseT or what are the alternatives if bandwidth is insufficient?
GenAPI Interna
STEMMER IMAGING GmbH
What exactly happens when accessing a camera feature via GenAPI using the reference implementation 3.0? How is a nodemap created by an XML file and how do nodes form a feature that is understood by both, humans and cameras.
software
New approaches for pattern recognition and automatic learning
STEMMER IMAGING GmbH
This presentation compares two different solutions for the 3D-positioning of objects which is also commonly denoted as pose estimation. One approach deals with the techniques of feature matching and is mostly based on the working results of the presenter's master thesis. The second approach incorporates the advancement of a well-established classifier from the field of pattern recognition which is also capable of estimating a pose from a pre-trained object. Independent and future-proof: decoupling of hardware and software through image abstraction
STEMMER IMAGING GmbH
Image acquisition via cameras or other image sources is a central part of an image processing application. Therefore a decision about the preferred acquisition technology for an application is often taken quite early. Only breaking the historical connection between acquisition technologies and associated software drivers prevents an unconscious preliminary decision for a software platform and guarantees independence for potentially necessary changes in the run of the project.
accessories
Machine vision in extreme surroundings – how to protect cameras from damaging environmental influences
Autovimation GmbH
More and more new applications in digital image processing require creative approaches to protect sensitive technology from mechanical, chemical or thermal stress. In some applications the environment needs conservation from harmful interactions with the camera. This dissertation points to solutions, how to assemble image processing systems under adverse conditions on a machine or facility with the necessary protection measures.
european imaging academy
Planning and realisation of machine vision applications
You have to solve an imaging task, but a quick look at possible solutions shows a confusing and extensive range of components and solutions. This presentation will give an overview of available system concepts and will explain the impact of individual components such as the camera, lens, illumination or software, as well as the object that needs to be inspected. This knowledge can be used to specify and select a perfect solution.
Inspection of moving objects – technologies for image acquisition and analysis
Image acquisition of moving test objects with standard area scan cameras can be quite difficult due to the functional principle. Other imaging technologies, such as line scan cameras, compact image sensors, 3D laser triangulation cameras or the Trevista Multiline systems offer exciting alternatives and new opportunities for inspection. Challenges when inspecting components – detection & elimination of error sources
The accuracy of a machine vision system can be reduced by a variety of disturbances. Negative effects due to the incorrect use of vision components, the system design or varying environmental influences are analyzed and possible solutions to eliminate the sources of errors are discussed.
Solutions for inspection of shiny object surfaces
Shiny surfaces are a challenge for the image acquisition and analysis of 2D and 3D applications. Strong gloss overrides the image signals and thus destroys the image information required for correct evaluation. This presentation
discusses solutions and methods to avoid overexposure and disturbing reflections.
Chemical colour imaging and its advantages by deploying hyperspectral cameras for industrial applications Chemical colour imaging (CCI) represents a new processing technology, which combines essential advantages of the basic technologies of chemical imaging and colour image processing and makes chemical material properties accessible to a completely new range of users through new approaches to data processing. A dramatic simplification in handling, as well as the opportunity for real-time processing of highly complex camera data, are the keys to an extensive industrial use of this new chemical camera technology. The abstraction of highly complex spectral information through chemical features makes handling of the cameras on a deep level accessible to the user and interpretable, even without a profound knowledge of the basic technologies. New aspects of dealing with chemical information arise and these accelerate continuous further development of chemical colour imaging technology.
A picture can say more than 1000 words - comparing camera images and test data (Allied Vision Technologies GmbH) Optimum interaction of camera and lens / dump those dogmatas! (Carl Zeiss AG)
1G-BaseT and beyond (STEMMER IMAGING GmbH)
Machine vision in extreme surroundings - How to protect cameras from damaging environmental influences? (AutoVimation GmbH)
10:30 - 10:55
Planning and realisation of machine vision applications (EIA)
Improving the 3D scan accuracy of laser triangulationn (Automation Technology GmbH)
Improve your vision application’s performance through optical filtering (Midwest Optical Systems Inc.) Selecting the appropriate cables for vision systems (CEI Components Express Inc.)
How smart cameras are changing the way vision is implemented in factories (Teledyne DALSA Inc.)
11:30 - 11:55
Inspection of moving objects - technologies for image acquisition and analysis (EIA) The dark side of LEDs! (CCS Europe N.V.)
CMOS sensors are coming at age (JAI A.S.)
The perfect lens ?! (Jos. Schneider Optische Werke GmbH)
Boosting processing power with built-in FPGA image preprocessing (Adlink Technologies Inc.) Exhibition
12:00 - 12:25
Intelligent lighting - advantages of intelligent lighting within machine vision systems (Gardasoft Vision Ltd.) Learn from the practise: Which sensor and which interface suites which application (Allied Vision GmbH) Influence of variable aperture stop in telecentric imaging lenses (Sill Optics GmbH & Co. KG)
Shape from Shading – surface inspection for challenging surfaces (SAC Sirius Advanced Cybernetics GmbH) GenAPI interna (STEMMER IMAGING GmbH)
Exhibition
14:00 - 14:25
Challenges whe inspecting components - detection & elimination of error sources (EIA) Line scan illumination - the art of line scan (Metaphase Technologies Inc.)
Inspection of sophisticated surfaces with contact image sensors (Mitsubishi Electric Europe B.V.) Advanced GigE Vision and USB3 Vision optimisation and troubleshooting (Pleora Technologies Inc.) Inspection of difficult objects using differential interference contrast (Qioptiq Photonics GmbH & Co. KG) Exhibition
14:30 - 14:55
Solutions for inspection of shiny object surfaces (EIA)
Quality assurance and fault analysis with high-speed cameras (Optronis GmbH) State-of-the-art acquisition mechanisms and their properties (Silicon Software GmbH )
Independent and future-proof: decoupling of hardware and software through image abstraction (STEMMER IMAGING GmbH) USB3 Vision – where does the journey lead to? (STEMMER IMAGING GmbH)
Exhibition
15:30 - 15:55
How modern camera features are changing machine vision, part 1 (Teledyne DALSA Inc.) Effects of pixel size in line scan cameras (JAI A.S.)
3D Real world applications, part 1 (LMI Technologies Inc.)
New approaches for pattern recognition and automatic learning (STEMMER IMAGING GmbH)
Selection of the right MV-laser in terms of applications related parameters (Z-Laser Optoelektronik GmbH) Exhibition
16:00 - 16:25
How modern camera features are changing machine vision, part 2 (Teledyne DALSA Inc.) 3D Real world applications, part 2 (LMI Technologies Inc.)
Chemical colour imaging and ist advantages by deploying hyperspectral cameras for industrial applications (Perception Park) Exhibition
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