What is Machine Vision &
Integration ?
Machine Vision is a
combination of technologies. Machine Vision unifies video cameras,
optics, sensors, printers, and material handling equipment to perform
inspections on a myriad of products. When possible, products are inspected
during the manufacturing process making it possible to reduce waste, improve
productivity, and deliver only products that meet the specifications
desired. The following benefits can be realized when using Machine Vision.
·
Prevents defective products from
reaching the customer
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Provides a vehicle for on-line
Statistical Process Control ( SPC )
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Improves productivity and quality by
removing subjectivity
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Relieves the machine operator of
repetitive inspection tasks allowing them to focus on machine operation
An Integrator accomplishes
implementation of this equipment. Integrators provide the expertise required
to make the particular application work. A good integrator has the savvy
necessary to understand your application and the components necessary to
make the application work. Most companies in the machine vision arena
make only a component or two which they supply to integrators. Only a few
machine vision manufacturers have the knowledge and desire to build a
turnkey system for the end user. In most cases, successful integrators like
InoSys, Inc build turnkey systems.
The Integrator Advantage
includes:
·
Broader knowledge of products
available from multiple vision sources
·
Ability to select the right product
for a specific application
·
Customized solutions tuned to the
specific industry and client
The image acquisition system,
built by the integrator, can be married to existing material handling
equipment to provide object orientation and faulty part rejection. In
addition, the image acquisition system can provide links to existing plant
Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s), Distributed Control Systems (DCS),
and Management Information Systems (MIS). Therefore vision systems
can also keep plant personnel aware of real time production status.
In summary, the machine vision
solution, provided by your integrator, is a custom designed system which
operates at the heart of the manufacturing process and encompasses most
manufacturing disciplines. Successful integration companies, like InoSys,
Inc., provide turnkey systems to clients to fulfill their inspection,
process control and measurement needs.
Sincerely,
Richard J. Schwarzbach
President
