- In July 2024, OMRON Corporation introduced a software update for its FH Vision System and FHV7 Smart Camera, integrating Digimarc decoding technology to enhance digital product identification. This update enables high-speed packaging verification using digital watermarks, achieving over 2,000 parts per minute. The integration improves detection accuracy, processing speed, camera flexibility, redundancy, and inspection capabilities, reinforcing OMRON’s commitment to innovation in industrial automation. Designed for consumer goods manufacturers, this advancement enhances quality assurance and efficiency in production
- In June 2024, SICK AG introduced the Inspector83x 2D vision sensor, a standalone solution for automated inspection tasks such as defect detection, sorting, and OCR/OCV. This advanced system processes up to 15 inspections per second, utilizing a combination of AI-enabled and rules-based algorithms. With AI training requiring only a few images, users can configure inspections directly on the device. The sensor features up to 5 MPixel resolution, built-in lighting, a quad-core CPU, dual-port Ethernet, C-mount lens threading, and external illumination support. It comes pre-installed with SICK Nova, the company’s configurable machine vision software
- In April 2024, Cognex Corporation introduced the In-Sight L38 3D Vision System, the world’s first AI-powered 3D vision system designed for fast deployment and reliable inspections in manufacturing automation. This system integrates AI, 2D, and 3D vision technologies, generating unique projection images that simplify training and uncover features invisible to traditional 2D imaging. With embedded AI tools, it enhances inspection accuracy, measurement precision, and operational efficiency, setting new standards in industrial automation
- In February 2024, OMRON Automation launched the TM S Series Collaborative Robots in India, designed to enhance factory efficiency in shared workspaces. These robots feature faster joints and expanded safety measures, enabling seamless collaboration between humans and machines. With advanced motion control, they improve precision, flexibility, and productivity across various industries, including logistics, consumer goods, and digital hardware. Their compact design allows easy integration into existing workflows, making automation more accessible
- In March 2023, KEYENCE CORPORATION launched the VS Series Vision System, designed to enhance industrial automation with advanced image processing, high-speed inspection, and user-friendly operation. This system improves quality control and efficiency in manufacturing environments, offering AI-powered and rule-based vision tools for precise inspections. Featuring optical zoom functionality, it allows flexible adjustments for various applications. The VS Series reflects Keyence’s commitment to cutting-edge vision technology for diverse industrial needs
