Optical

Automated optical inspection (AOI) of wafer-based solar cells requires a combination of 2D and 3D imaging to detect imperfections in coatings and printings, and for the reliable characterization of small surface defects. AOI guarantees the highest yield for manufacturers by reducing inspection times and boosting throughput, while also ensuring maximum utilization of raw materials and resources.

PEKAT VISION, a pioneer in cutting-edge deep-learning software for industrial visual inspection, in collaboration with Baumer International GmbH, has introduced the Baumer VAX-50 Smart Camera solution with PEKAT VISION, poised to redefine quality assurance in manufacturing.

Teledyne FLIR IIS has announced SightBase – an advanced Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform that accelerates the design-in cycles for imaging systems and reduces customer spending. The new platform includes a virtual lab that increases user confidence when selecting a system configuration to meet their vision application requirements.

The system creates unique projection images that combine 3D information into an easy-to-label 2D image for simplified training and reveals features not visible with traditional 2D imaging.

The Z-SPOT introduces a new zoom lens with built-in adaptability, allowing users to fine-tune the illumination for working distances from 30 mm to 1000 mm.

Cambrian’s powerful AI-driven robotic vision software and camera hardware enables existing robotics solutions to achieve a new level of complex automation for tasks that previously were only possible with manual methods.

Virtek Vision International demonstrated its next generation Iris 3D Process Monitoring Software, integrated with its new artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled camera system, during the recent JEC World 2024 event.