Industry news, industry trends, and applications for electronics engineers involved with machine-vision, x-ray, and optical inspection
GigE Vision expands in machine vision By Ann R. Thryft, Contributing Technical Editor - 10/01/2008
Perhaps GigE Vision's main benefit is its 125-Mbps speed, which allows what previous Ethernet standards did not: the ability to reliably handle streaming, uncompressed image data and transmit that data over cables as long as 100 m. More
Leutron offers motorized lens option for camera line 10/01/2008
PicSight Gigabit Ethernet cameras from Leutron can now be fitted with a fully integrated socket to allow a motorized lens with a C or CS mounting to be connected directly to it.
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Viscom's AOI system examines fine wire diameters 10/01/2008
The S6053BO-V automatic optical inspection system from Viscom is equipped with a universal, high-resolution VHR camera module that enables the system to carry out inspections down to a resolution of 2 micrometer to 5 micrometer per pixel.
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SEM technology sees below 1 nm By Ann R. Thryft, Contributing Technical Editor - 10/01/2008
As semiconductor process geometries shrink to the 32-nm node and below, obtaining clear images of IC structures is becoming a lot tougher. To address this problem, FEI has developed new class of instruments called extreme high-resolution scanning electron microscopes (XHR SEMs).
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Machine vision's changing times By Ann R. Thryft, Contributing Technical Editor - 10/01/2008
As I've talked with vendors, analysts, and industry observers to learn more about the state of the machine-vision industry, what has struck me is how energetic and forward-looking everyone is. This industry is experiencing major changes, including maturing markets, price erosion, and simultaneous demands for higher resolution and bandwidth while process technologies shrink and new materials com...
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CMOS cameras rival their CCD cousins By Ann R. Thryft, Contributing Technical Editor - 10/01/2008
Newer sensor technology has led to improve light-sensitivity levels and has helped reduce noise levels in the CMOS-based cameras that are penetrating high-speed machine vision applications.
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Vote for the 2009 Test Engineer of the Year 10/01/2008
The six finalists work at St. Jude Medical, Ford Motor, Seagate Technology, Sanmina-SCI, Battelle Memorial Institute, and National Institute of Standards and Technology. Read all about them and then cast your ballot. The winner will designate a $10,000 donation to an engineering school.
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Starrett debuts entry-level video inspection system 09/30/2008
The Galileo KineMic from L.S. Starrett is an entry-level modular inspection system for a variety of applications, including quality assurance, receiving inspection, training, manufacturing, assembly, and research.
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ROWE'S AND COLUMNS Martin Rowe, Senior Technical Editor, Test & Measurement World October 10, 2008 Will your budget shrink?
With all that's going on in the financial sector, I imagine that you'll soon experien... More
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