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What is Machine Vision?
A machine vision system consists of computer hardware and software working
together with cameras and lighting to capture images of objects for the
purpose of making a quality control decision. When the image is captured and
stored in memory, it is algorithmically compared to a predefined image or
quality standard in an effort to detect defects or anomalies. This machine
vision technology can be applied in a number of different applications.
However, PPT VISION works exclusively developing and applying machine
vision technology for manufacturing applications. Using machine vision
technology for purposes of inspection and quality control enables
manufacturing companies to prevent defective products from being shipped to
customers and to improve their manufacturing processes and reduce costs.
Commercial use of machine vision technology for manufacturing quality control
began to emerge in the early 1980s. Machine vision systems at that time were
complex in programming and maintaining, difficult to install, limited in
performance and not cost-effective.
Through advances in microprocessor and software technologies, these barriers have been dramatically reduced in recent years, enabling machine vision to emerge as a powerful process control technology that enables manufacturers to improve quality and increase productivity. PPT VISION’s machine vision based smart camera solutions are primarily targeted at providing manufacturers with 100% inspection in high speed, discrete part manufacturing applications. This typically replaces older off-line random sampling techniques or human vision inspection techniques as a means of monitoring quality. Therefore, our IMPACT machine vision based smart cameras are a key technology in enabling manufacturers to achieve zero defect production. Click here to learn more about our products.