Machine Vision Camera

Selecting the right camera and its components is essential for effective defect detection and automating the visual inspection process. We consider various factors—such as defect size, working distance, the product or material being inspected, product dimensions, inspection area, and the speed at which products move on a conveyor belt or roller—to ensure the optimal camera choice for your quality inspection automation.

Machine Vision camera

Line Scan Camera

Line scan cameras are specialized imaging devices designed to capture high-resolution images of products as they move continuously through a production line. Line scan cameras capture images one line at a time, stitching together a seamless, detailed image of long or cylindrical objects.

Defect detection for products moving on a conveyor belt
Surface inspection of continuous materials like textiles, paper, and metals
Printing: Printing issues, color consistency, misregistration in high-speed printing processes.
Metal Surface: Scratches, dents, splits and cracks in metal sheets
Inspection of cylindrical objects such as cables, pipes, and wires
Food and Beverage: Inspecting labels and defects on bottles or cans
Semiconductor: wafers, electronic chips.

Area Scan Cameras

Area scan cameras capture full-frame images in a single exposure, making them ideal for applications where the entire surface of an object needs to be inspected at once. Area scan cameras are used in environments where objects are stationary and not moving.

Defect detection for products that are not moving
Object or product counting
SOP monitoring
Missing component inspection
Plastic and Injection Molded Parts inspection

GigE Cameras

GigE cameras are industrial cameras that utilize the Gigabit Ethernet (GigE) interface to provide high-speed data transfer over long distances to the controller. GigE cameras can be easily integrated into existing network infrastructures, providing a cost-effective solution for high-performance imaging.

Long-Distance Image Transmission
Multi-Camera Systems
SOP monitoring
Scalable Solutions
Remote Monitoring and Control

USB 3 Cameras

USB 3 cameras utilize the USB 3.0 interface, offering fast data transfer rates and easy integration with a wide range of systems. These cameras are used where defect sizes are smaller and products are not moving at high speeds through conveyor belts. USB 3 cameras can be both line scan and area scan cameras.

Quality inspection in assembly lines
Smaller defect inspection
Label and packaging inspection
Research and development
Automated inspection systems

Camera Link Camera

Cameras equipped with the Camera Link interface are known as Camera Link cameras. These high-performance imaging devices are specifically designed for detecting smaller even microscopic defects(.1mm) in products that move quickly through conveyor systems. Typically, these cameras are line scan cameras, making them ideal for applications requiring precise and rapid inspection of fast-moving objects.

High-speed inspection on fast-moving production lines: semiconductor, electronics
Microscopic defect detection
3D imaging and surface inspection
High-resolution print inspection: minute errors in high-volume printing processes
Precision measurement and metrology

CoaXPress Cameras

CoaXPress cameras are high-performance imaging devices that utilize the CoaXPress interface, offering extremely high data transfer rates and long-distance transmission capabilities. These cameras are designed for applications that require ultra-high resolution and rapid image acquisition, making them ideal for inspecting fast-moving objects and capturing fine details.

High-speed inspection in automotive manufacturing
Microscopic and fine detail inspection
Surface inspection of large or continuous materials
3D imaging and metrology applications
Long-distance inspection setups

CIS Cameras

Contact Image Sensor (CIS) cameras are specialized imaging devices designed for applications that require high-resolution scanning and microscopic defect detection. These cameras use a linear array of sensors positioned in close proximity to the object, allowing them to capture detailed images with consistent illumination. CIS cameras are particularly effective in inspecting flat or continuous surfaces where uniformity and precision are critical.