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Controls engineers need a variety of information on machine vision topics such as closed-loop vision systems and color sensing.

Machine vision systems are becoming a basic feedback sensor in many industrial applications, along with providing both online and offline inspection capability.

These machine vision systems vary from completely integrated, standalone vision sensors, to systems assembled by users, system integrators, and machine builders from components including cameras, frame grabbers, and computers.

Machine vision software allows users to customize application performance to their specific needs.

Machine vision systems often are built to support fast data handling protocols such as GigE, a gigabit Ethernet protocol for machine vision applications, and a serial Camera Link protocol. Timely news, back-to-basics primers, feature articles, technical white papers and descriptions of the latest products all provide valuable insights that can be used in designing and building machine controls.

See the Nail. Hit the Nail—Part I
ControlDesign.com
Algorithms Designed to Spot a Nail or a Bottle Cap or an Asparagus Spear Must Make Assumptions About What Those Objects Look Like

Seeing the Learning Curve in Color
ControlDesign.com
Simplicity Is the Aim in First Color-Sensor Installation

The Eyes Have It
ControlDesign.com
Interfaces and Standards Have Made Machine Vision Inspection Cool

64 Tons of Video Screen on the Move
ControlDesign.com
PC-Based Simulation Enables Preview of Synchronized Motion

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White Papers: In Depth Research

Using the NI 17xx Smart Camera Direct Drive Lighting Controller
Author: National Instruments
Posted: 02/08/2008
The use of proper lighting is often overlooked when designing a machine vision application.

10 things to consider when choosing vision software
Author: National Instruments
Posted: 02/03/2006
The first consideration when picking vision software is to determine if it works with the hardware that is best suited for your application. This white paper outlines 10 important points to consider when choosing vision software.

Choosing the right image processing software
Author: DALSA Coreco
Posted: 01/05/2006
This White Paper reviews critical considerations when selecting a machine vision software development package, including different programming languages and structure; algorithm performance; software reliability and robustness; and the impact of upgrades both to computing platforms and image processing programs.

Smart laser sensors simplify tire and rubber inspection
Author: LMI Technologies
Posted: 12/01/2005
Thousands of laser based sensors are in use today in tire manufacturing operations, both for in-process monitoring and final tire inspection. This White Paper focuses on significant recent developments that offer major enhancements to implementing laser sensors in tire operations.

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