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Vision Components GmbH
Company Description
Vision Components GmbH was founded in 1996 by Michael Engel, inventor of the first intelligent camera for industrial applications. Today, it is a leading supplier in the field of industrial image processing. The Ettlingen-based company develops and distributes intelligent, network-compatible real time cameras. Due to their proprietary multitasking operating system VCRT, the devices operate without an additional PC, making them easy to integrate into almost any industrial facility. Typical application areas include quality and completeness checks, measurement technology and biometric access control.
Contact Information
 Ottostr 2
Ettlingen
Germany
Press Releases
| VCnano 3D Intelligent Triangulation Sensor
VC nano 3D: First triangulation sensor with integrated
intelligence worldwide
Ettlingen – Vision Components introduces the VC nano 3D, an ultra-compact machine vision system that can be freely configured for 3D and 2D inspection tasks, providing a cost-efficient solution for a wide range of applications. Measuring merely 140 x 70 x 35 mm, its housing includes an intelligent camera and a line laser with a 5 mW performance which enables the real-time recording of images at a scan rate of up to 400 Hz according to the triangulation method. The images can be analyzed by the DSP processor of the Smart Camera which has a computing power of 5,600 MIPS. Additionally, images can also be ana-lyzed by a PC just like in standard 3D systems. In all models, a freely program-mable 100 Mbit Ethernet interface allows for live video output on a PC. Moreo-ver, two digital inputs and four outputs are available for integration into existing automation environments. Designed for working distances between 80 and 120 mm, measuring ranges between 12 and 120 mm and vertical resolutions between 5 and 50 µm, twelve different camera models cover a wide application range. The cameras can be used in measuring technology applications, robot guidance, completeness checks, weld inspection, the inspection of components and the detection of codes on punched parts. Since the use of basic components from VC allows for very cost-efficient pricing, users can solve many additional measuring tasks with this sensor: the Ettlingen-based camera manufacturer sets the list price for the entry-level model at 1,999 €.
Company Background
Vision Components GmbH, founded in 1996 by Michael Engel, inventor of the first intelligent camera for industrial applications, is a leading supplier in the field of machine vision. Branches and distributors represent the Ettlingen-based company worldwide in more than 25 countries. Vision Components develops and distributes intelligent, network-compatible real-time Smart Cameras, which are able to operate without a PC and can be integrated into almost any industrial facility. Typical applications include quality inspection and automation. Equipped with the proprietary multitasking VCRT operating system, VC Smart Cameras can be easily configured for all possible tasks. Furthermore, VC provides software libraries for a wide range of applications including motion capture, decoding, measurement, and positioning. Additionally, VC develops custom-tailored solutions for specific tasks such as wafer handling in the solar industry or OEM camera modules for medical devices technology. |
| VC nano Compact Embedded Viison Sytem
Complete deal for embedded vision:
VC nano cameras with versatile software tools
Ettlingen – The highly compact intelligent cameras from Vision Components’ VC nano series are optionally available as board cameras or in a protective IP68 enclosure. Easy to integrate into machines, they provide for cost-efficient, high-performance image processing, especially when combined with the tested and proven software tools from Vision Components. Various software programs are available for a maximum range of applications: VC Barcode Reader for fast and reliable 1D code detection, VC Smart Reader for the detection of Data Matrix codes, and VC Smart Finder for contour-based object recognition.
Based on a board that is populated on both sides, VC nano cameras reach ultra-compact dimensions of 40 x 65 mm or 80 x 45 x 20 mm. An additional hardware variant further facilitates integration: several models are available with a remote camera head measuring merely 22 x 22 x 19.5 mm and featuring a connection cable of up to a few meters length for maximum installation flexibil-ity. Their extremely stripped-down design notwithstanding, all nano cameras equal the performance of considerably bigger PC systems. Depending on the model, they feature either 300, 400 or 700 MHz DSPs with a maximum compu-ting power of 5,600 MIPS – like all VC cameras, they are therefore capable of independently executing all image processing routines. Images are recorded by means of a global shutter CMOS sensor with a maximum resolution of 5 Mega-pixels. Up to 128 MB DDRAM and up to 32 MB Flash are available for program and image storage. A freely programmable 100 Mbit Ethernet interface allows for live video output on a PC. Two digital inputs and four outputs are available for integration into existing automation environments. Furthermore, a Power over Ethernet power supply will shortly be available for Smart Cameras.
Company background:
Vision Components GmbH, founded in 1996 by Michael Engel, inventor of the first intelligent camera for industrial applications, is a leading supplier in the field of embedded vision systems, manufacturing intelligent, network-compatible real-time Smart Cameras, a flexible OEM platform for surveillance, security and video analytics systems. The freely programmable compact systems are able to operate self-contained without a PC. Applications include motion tracking, people counting, face detection, biometrics, omni-view capture and ALPR.
Equipped with the multitasking VCRT operating system, VC Smart Cameras can be easily configured for all possible tasks. VC provides software libraries for a wide range of applications including motion capture, decoding, identification, object detection, and measurement. VC also develops custom solutions based on customers’ specification, such as OEM camera modules for security, surveillance and medical devices.
Contact:
www.vision-components.com |
| VC nano 3D: First triangulation sensor with integrated
Ettlingen – Vision Components introduces the VC nano 3D, an ultra-compact machine vision system that can be freely configured for 3D and 2D inspection tasks, providing a cost-efficient solution for a wide range of applications. Measuring merely 140 x 70 x 35 mm, its housing includes an intelligent camera and a line laser with a 5 mW performance which enables the real-time recording of images at a scan rate of up to 400 Hz according to the triangulation method. The images can be analyzed by the DSP processor of the Smart Camera which has a computing power of 5,600 MIPS. Additionally, images can also be analyzed by a PC just like in standard 3D systems. In all models, a freely programmable 100 Mbit Ethernet interface allows for live video output on a PC. Moreover, two digital inputs and four outputs are available for integration into existing automation environments. Designed for working distances between 80 and 120 mm, measuring ranges between 12 and 120 mm and vertical resolutions between 5 and 50 µm, twelve different camera models cover a wide application range. The cameras can be used in measuring technology applications, robot guidance, completeness checks, weld inspection, the inspection of components and the detection of codes on punched parts. Since the use of basic components from VC allows for very cost-efficient pricing, users can solve many additional measuring tasks with this sensor: the Ettlingen-based camera manufacturer sets the list price for the entry-level model at 1,999 €.
Figure: Detection and processing of 3D data on a miniature scale:
VC nano 3D from Vision Components |
| Smart Cameras from Vision Components now programmable with Microsoft tools
Ettlingen – Image processing expert Vision Components introduces a multi-level approach which considerably facilitates programming for VC's intelligent cameras. All VC machine vision libraries have been revised to run on PCs. Customers can continue to program in C or C++, but can now also use the Microsoft development environment Visual Studio 2010. Compiling during programming is no longer necessary, since the software can be developed and tested on a PC. Single program steps can now be tested and debugged on the PC directly in Visual Studio. As a result, Smart Cameras can now be programmed faster and more easily. VC's subsidiary Notavis takes one step further: the recently-founded company has developed the machine vision script language MVNova, which is based on the open source script language Lua. Therefore, high-level language skills are no longer required for program development. All Vision Components software libraries are already integrated in MVNova. The tool also includes a script interpreter, thereby rendering compiling unnecessary. Moreover, MVNova actively supports and facilitates debugging, making programming processes considerably easier while ensuring maximum flexibility. Since MVNova includes all optimized C functions of VC's libraries, it ensures operation without loss of speed. Additionally, the integrated web server makes intelligent cameras browser-compatible, allowing for comfortable use. GUIs can be created easily and quickly in HTML. Lastly, VC's partner EVT (Eye Vision Technology GmbH) provides further support in implementing machine vision applications by means of the EyeSpector system which is based on VC Smart Cameras and requires no programming skills. The accompanying EyeVision software allows users to solve even complex image processing tasks through a “drag and drop” interface. The system thus provides a ready-to-use machine vision solution. The three companies offer free-of-charge workshops demonstrating the use of their machine vision solutions based on practical examples. For further information on Smart Camera programming, interested parties are invited to VC's booth at the VISION trade show in Stuttgart, Germany (hall 4, booth D31).
Figure: Camera programming made easy:
multi-level approach for users with different skills |
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