July 11, 2011 — PPT Vision Announces UV and Remote-Head Cameras and Updated IMPACT™ Software

PPT Vision today announced the addition of two high-performance JAI cameras to its M-Series embedded machine vision system line, including an ultra-violet (UV) camera for inspections that benefit from this shorter wavelength of light, as well as a remote-head “industrial endoscopy” model for special applications. Additionally, the release of the Impact™ 10.2 Software supports the growing M-Series vision system family with streamlined functionality and expanded image management capabilities.

The UV camera (model CM-140GE-UV) marks a “first” in the machine vision industry, with seamless integration with PPT Vision’s M Series vision system and Impact Software. The remote-head camera (model CM-030GE-RH) represents the first mobile imaging capability in an integrated machine vision system.

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June 29, 2011 — Marcel Heugen to Support PPT Vision’s European Market Development Strategies

Marcel Heugen, an expert in machine vision and industrial automation engineering, will now serve as a senior consultant for PPT Vision’s European headquarters here. In this role, he will support PPT VISION’s European Operations, headquartered in the Netherlands, under the direction of Ivar Keulers, European sales manager for PPT Vision.

Heugen held leadership roles in machine vision engineering at Simac Masic & TSS bv, SAC GmbH (Sirius Advanced Cybernetics) before launching his own business, SAC Nederland, Vision Competence Center, in 2005. In his new assignment, as founder of Vision Consultancy, he will support an expanding network of PPT Vision certified integrators, distributors and business partners throughout Europe.

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June 1, 2011 — PPT Vision Announces Comprehensive Guarantee on All Smart Camera Applications

PPT Vision now extends a full one-year guarantee on its complete line of machine vision camera installations, including hardware, software and accessories, as well as the overall performance in meeting the application requirements.

“PPT Vision is the first machine-vision company to extend a comprehensive guarantee, not only on its full product line, but also to guarantee that our solutions will meet our customers’ specifications,” said Bob Heller, President and CEO of PPT Vision.

The guarantee program extends for a full year and covers all PPT Vision-supplied products, including hardware, software and accessories. The program also guarantees that products will meet the performance requirements as outlined in the “scope of work” for each application.

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April 15, 2011 — M500 Series of Line Scan Cameras Allow Embedded Vision System to Better Solve Challenging Machine Vision Applications

PPT Vision introduces the M500 Series of GigE compatible line scan cameras - twelve new cameras ranging from a 1024 pixel, 18.7 Khz model to a 2048 pixel, 29.2 Khz model, each with C or F mount lensing options, and all supporting multiple encoder configurations with direct digital inputs. The M-Series Embedded Vision System is one of the fastest and most robust factory automation camera systems commercially available, and the addition of the M500 Series of line scan cameras allows the system to solve an even broader range of challenging machine vision applications.

"PPT Vision has many years of experience solving factory automation applications with smart cameras and software," said Bob Heller, CEO. The new M500 line scan cameras can be used to detect defects in large sheets of glass, in the threads of high precision steel bolts, in rubberized gaskets used in automobile engines and in the layout of large high pincount electrical connectors."

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April 7, 2011 — Control Engineering Poland and Engineering and Maintenance of Industrial Companies announce "Product of the Year 2010"

First place - PPT Vision System Vision M40 reported by MV Center - Poland

The Product of the Year competition was organized in 2010. It was the release of TMI Poland - publisher of magazines Control Engineering Poland and Engineering and Maintenance of Industrial Companies and portal MSI Poland.

The purpose of the annual competition is to promote facilities and technical solutions applicable in the industry (and particularly in industrial plants), for production, organization and optimization. The competition is open to all products, domestic and foreign, that have appeared on the Polish market in the competition announcement.

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March 25, 2011 — Design News Honors M-Series Vision System With 2011 Golden Mousetrap Award

The PPT Vision M-Series Embedded Vision System earned a 2011 Golden Mousetrap Award from Design News Magazine, in recognition as the best new product in the sensors and vision category. "The M Series Vision System uses the same proven Impact® Software that our A,C and T Series Smart Cameras use. And any combination of our GigE compatible M-Series gray scale, color or line scan cameras can be used with our M Series processor," said Bob Heller, President and CEO of PPT Vision.

The M Series allows users to perform up to four unique inspections that can be initiated independently - at different times or simultaneously - using a single vision processor. Performing at speeds up to 210 frames per second, compact M-Series GigE cameras ( available in gray scale, color and line scan models) deliver twice the speed of most smart cameras. Unlike other smart cameras, no PC is required for configuring and operating the Impact M-Series Embedded Vision System.

The M-Series embedded M40 processor also eliminates the need for a separate computer for programming and operation, creating a straightforward, networked system. Significant cost savings are achieved by eliminating the need to purchase multiple systems for separate inspection/guidance programs, as well as in reducing setup and networking time.

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March 21, 2011 — PPT Vision Impact® 10.1 Machine Vision Software Enables Faster, More Flexible Machine Vision Solutions

PPT Vision introduces Impact 10.1, the latest release of its standard machine vision software designed to create the fastest, most flexible machine vision inspection solutions. Impact 10.1 software can be used with any PPT Vision smart camera system, including the M-Series Embedded Vision System, an advanced system that allows you to perform up to four unique, independently initiated inspections using a single vision processor.

Other new features include an enhanced 2D Matrix Inspection tool with improved robustness and additional system-wide histogram and graphing capabilities for easier inspection tool setup and troubleshooting.

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February 14, 2011 — Twenty-Six New Color Cameras Allow Embedded Vision System to Better Solve Challenging Color Image Processing Applications

PPT VVision introduces twenty-six new M-Series color cameras with dedicated color IMPACT software tools for sorting, monitoring and identifying color objects.

The M-Series Embedded Vision System is one of the fastest and most robust factory automation camera systems commercially available, and the addition of numerous new color cameras allows the system to solve an even broader range of challenging machine vision applications.

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January 4, 2011 — PPT Vision M-Series Embedded Vision System Supports Power over Ethernet (PoE) for Increased Flexibility and Cabling Simplicity

PPT Vision’s recently released M-Series Embedded Vision System features Power over Ethernet (PoE) support, delivering network reliability and significantly simplifying the installation and maintenance of networked devices.

Using standard CAT 5 Ethernet cables, system cameras are powered from the embedded M40 processor—which eliminates the need for a separate computer for programming and processing and individual data and power cables. Limited cable wiring decreases installation and wiring expenses, while providing a more clear and safe workspace for operators and equipment.

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December 8, 2010 — New PPT Vision M390 Smart Camera Provides 16 Times the Resolution of 640 x 480 Cameras

PPT Vision announces high-resolution M390 Smart Cameras deliver greater accuracy for high-precision machine vision applications. The M-390 cameras can be used as part of PPT Vision’s M-Series Embedded Vision System — a single system with four independently operating cameras running distinct inspection, guidance or identification programs.

The M-Series System’s unique design allows operators to mix and match camera resolutions for all points of inspection — providing the flexibility to deploy cameras that are specifically suited to each of the separate inspection requirements. With increased resolution — 16 times the resolution of VGA (640 x 480) vision cameras — the M390 Smart Cameras provide ideal solutions for inspections that require more precision.

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December 6, 2010 — PPT Vision Impact® 10.0 Software Suite Supports the new M-Series Embedded Processor

PPT Vision announces Impact® 10.0 Software, the latest edition in the company's sophisticated machine vision software platform. This new release supports the recently released M-Series Embedded Vision System and PPT Vision's M-Series high-speed cameras.

The new M-Series system allows you to perform up to four unique inspections utilizing a single vision processor. This eliminates the need to purchase costly separate inspection/guidance programs and reduces setup and networking time.

Utilizing PPT Vision’s universal Impact Software, the M40 Processor works with the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system to transmit data and images, networking directly to databases, SCADA systems and other business system software. The M-Series system provides a superior machine vision solution for manufacturing industries that require more than one inspection, including electronics, pharmaceutical, medical devices, consumer products and automotive.

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November 10, 2010 — Fast PPT Vision M-Series Smart Cameras Deliver Twice the Speed of Most Smart Cameras

PPT Vision’s newly released M-Series Embedded Vision System delivers increased precision and speed to automated inspection, guidance and identification production processes. Featuring up to four asynchronously triggered cameras that run on a single processor, the M-Series Embedded Vision System allows each M-Series camera to be independently optimized with the appropriate speed, resolution and size.

With high-speed camera frame rates—up to 210 frames per second—the M-Series Embedded Vision System provides complete images to the dual-core processor, allowing capture of fast moving products. Designed with high performance processing, the M-Series performs at more than twice the speed of most of today’s cameras, resulting in more high quality inspections.

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September 28, 2010 — PPT Vision Announces Advanced Asynchronously-Triggered Four-Camera Embedded Vision System

PPT Vision announces a significant breakthrough in vision system technology and capabilities with their just-released M-Series Embedded Vision System. The new M-Series System allows users to perform up to four unique inspections that can be initiated independently—at different times or simultaneously—utilizing a single vision processor.

Significant cost savings are achieved by eliminating the need to purchase multiple systems for separate inspection/guidance programs, as well as greatly reducing setup and networking time. Unlike other smart cameras, no PC is required for configuring and operating the M-Series Embedded Vision System.

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August 13, 2010 — Powerful PinPoint Pattern Find™ Vision Algorithm Solves Numerous Industrial Applications

PPT Vision announces its PinPoint Pattern Find™ tool, which provides an ideal solution for a broad range of vision applications. From robotic guidance to label inspection, PPT Vision’s proprietary PinPoint Pattern Find tool is improving manufacturing processes.

Smart cameras, like PPT Vision’s powerful Impact®, automate visual inspections. PPT Vision reduces manufacturing costs by ensuring quality and improving throughput in today’s factories.

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May 18, 2010 — PPT Vision Impact® 9.1 Software Features Pinpoint Pattern Find™ to Solve High-Speed Inspections with Sub-Pixel Accuracy

PPT Vision announces Impact® 9.1 Software, the latest edition in the company's sophisticated machine vision software platform. Impact 9.1 enhances the previous pattern find tool set with its powerful Pinpoint Pattern Find™ tool, which offers exceptional functionality and ease of use. With the Pinpoint Pattern Find tool, Impact 9.1 solves even more challenging applications–including robotic guidance and high-speed inspection of randomly oriented, scaled, and located parts–with sub-pixel accuracy.

The versatile new Pinpoint Pattern Find tool adds to the Impact family of over 120 tools and algorithms. PPT Vision application engineers, in conjunction with their distribution and integration partners, use this comprehensive toolset to deliver flexible, custom solutions for solving complex manufacturing inspection processes. With the Impact 9.1 Software, users save months of labor and expense over custom computer vision systems.

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March 15, 2010 — PPT Vision Impact^® 9.0 Software: More easy-to-use features and it's faster

The new 9.0 Impact Software release has undergone significant redesign to provide a more streamlined programming environment so you can get applications up and running faster.

• The new interface shortens the learning curve for new users while still providing power for experienced Impact engineers.
  
• VPM toolboxes have been reorganized to provide a more intuitive layout.
• Code optimization makes for faster file loading and more reliable communications.
• The addition of an OPC (OLE for Process Control) Server means cameras now have an additional communication link with plant Process Control systems.
• The new floating image window, right click menus, and the addition of standard Windows® keyboard shortcuts, speed up program editing even more.
• Impact Software is now Windows 7® compatible

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PPT Vision Impact^® 8.5 Software Features Enhanced Barcode Reading Capabilities

PPT Vision's Impact^® software release 8.5 reads three times more barcodes than the previous version, providing an ideal solution for a wide range of machine vision applications. Impact reads 17 different standard barcode types. This decoded information can be combined with OCR (optical character recognition) and detailed inspection routines. Expanding the number of barcodes decoded, and enhancing overall 1D and 2D barcode reading performance, makes the Impact software and smart camera family an even more powerful option for automated inspection and traceability processes. Impact can save resources and improve quality in many industries — particularly the food and beverage and pharmaceutical industries.

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PPT Vision introduces its Right-Angle T-Series Intelligent camera

The newest addition to the company's popular series of smart cameras is the Right-Angle T-Series intelligent camera. This camera is paired with PPT Vision's full Impact Software, which solves challenging industrial vision applications such as product or feature inspection, location, and identification. Smart cameras employ closely integrated vision software and hardware to deliver a sophisticated solution for vial inspection, label inspection, optical character recognition (OCR) and many other machine vision applications.

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PPT Visions's Enhanced Impact^® OCR software features easier setup and greater accessibility

PPT Vision's intuitive OCR (optical character recognition) technology is now available with its 8.3 release of Impact^® Software. With PPT Vision's OCR tool you can successfully implement challenging applications that less capable systems or vision sensors cannot support. With its new user-friendly, orderly set-up, OCR capabilities are now even more accessible. While the tool is applicable across a broad range of application environments, it is particularly relevant in demanding pharmaceutical and food and beverage packaging markets.

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PPT Vision Impact^® API Uses Microsoft® ActiveX® Platform to Deliver Industry Standard Connectivity to Machine Vision Applications

PPT Vision's new standard API (application programming interface) uses the Microsoft® ActiveX® platform to provide industry standard connectivity, linking and embedding. ActiveX control is now built into PPT Vision's Impact^® Software 8.3, which runs on all PPT Vision smart cameras, delivering easy-to-use, advanced inspection capabilities to a broad range of machine vision applications.

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PPT Vision Impact^® 8.3 Software Released

Setup tools in Impact 8.3 assist you in creating a vision inspection, guide you through many common vision tasks, and significantly reducing operator learning curves. Even with minimal programming experience you can create powerful, accurate inspection solutions.

Impact's new API (application programming interface) works with the Microsoft® ActiveX® platform, allowing IMPACT data to be seamlessly embedded in local machine and/or factory control systems.

Impact Vision Program Manager (VPM), included in the Impact Software, offers more than 120 tools including code reading, pattern find, blob analysis, circle gauge, line find, and sub-pixel gauging. These and many other advanced vision tools allow you to create vision programs which suit a broad range of applications. A pre-configured operator runtime display panel is built within VPM so inspection data and pass/fail results are dynamically displayed while the camera inspects.

Impact Control Panel Manager (CPM) includes more than 60 fully-configurable controls. This means that data, images, and controls can easily be configured for the machine operator, with a customized Graphical User Interface (GUI) that mirrors the machine environment with which they are familiar.

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Impact Software 8.1 Release

Impact Software release 8.1 introduces several enhancements to existing VPM tools, as well as the addition of Programmable Controller Communications Command (PCCC) communication between Impact and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC). This addition enables Allen-Bradley®, Rockwell Automation®, and other compatible controllers to communicate directly with Impact using PCCC protocol encapsulated inside EtherNet/IP commands. The OCR, Character Contour Match, and Data Matrix II tools have improved performance and additional capabilities. Camera calibration using points on the calibration target is easier and more accurate and can be done with fewer points.

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Impact T3X Series Intelligent Camera Now Shipping

PPT Vision, Inc. announces the new Impact^® T3X Series Intelligent Camera. The Impact T3X Series, along with the bundled Impact Software, delivers high-end machine vision power and flexibility. The Impact T3X Series is industrially rugged yet compact and offers high-performance on-board image processing, a digital imaging sensor, and real-time I/O. This latest upgrade to our industry-best general purpose Intelligent camera product line provides unprecedented image processing power and programming flexibility. The Impact T3X Series includes:

• T30 (640 x 480 pixel resolution, grey scale)
• T31 (640 x 480 pixel resolution, remote head)
• T32 (640 x 480 pixel resolution, grey scale, 1/2” CCD format)
• T33 (640 x 480 pixel resolution, color)
• T34 (1024 x 768 pixel resolution, color)
• T35 (1024 x 768 pixel resolution, grey scale)
• T37 (1600 x 1200 pixel resolution, grey scale)
• T38 (1600 x 1200 pixel resolution, color).

NOTE: Impact Software Release 8.0.0 or later is required to program the T3X Series cameras.

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