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Precise 3D Machine Vision for Smart Applications

Posted on 25 April, 202329 July, 2025 by David Priestman

Delta, provider of power management and industrial automation solutions, has launched a high-speed DMV-T time of flight (ToF) 3D machine vision smart camera at this year’s Hannover Messe. Not only does the 3D camera offer a high capture speed of up to 60 frames per second, large scanning distance up to 6 meters, also it is the first software-defined 3D ToF camera in the market. With a powerful built-in processor and as well as sophisticated DIAVision software platform, allows the system integrator to develop their algorithm in the DMV-T, to create their own smart applications. It’s ideal for logistics warehouse automation industries.

“Due to industrial automation rapidly developing, we see more and more customers adopt machine vision for robotic guidance, object detection and inspection and even edge safety applications,” said Chia-Wei Yang, General Manager of Smart Sensor & Meter LOB, Industrial Automation Business Group, Delta Electronics. Transitioning to 3D, observing that most applications needed to be done with an extra industrial PC to process. “To minimize investment but maximize the flexibility of application, the DMV-T integrates a dedicated processor and introduces the DIAVision platform to bring the hardware into another intelligent level as a software-defined 3D ToF smart camera for easier integration into a wide range of processes.”

Hardware-software integration to fulfil SMART applications

The DMV-T employs an ARM Dual Cortex-A53 CPU as well as FPGA enabling the camera to accomplish the 3D vision process from image capture to output. It inspects large items with its built-in image-stitching algorithm without the need for an industrial PC. Besides, with the intelligence inside, another highlight of the DMV-T is the combination of its vision platform software, DIAVision. Offering an intuitive and convenient interface, users have an easy-to-use application-specific solution with a vision application repository open to third-party partners. Moreover, integrators and operators can create applications that run on the camera itself, reducing the components that need to be installed inside other equipment and saving space. Furthermore, the DMV-T with DIAVision can connect to the Delta Service DIACloud and support web browsers for anywhere, anytime data access.

FAST detection and deployment to optimize measurement

The Delta DMV-T ToF camera incorporates a Sony IMX image sensor that operates in conjunction with a powerful built-in processor to offer 640×480 pixel resolution and 60 frames per second capture speed with owned ISP compensation allowing for high accuracy. The camera uses in advanced robotics applications that require object position & status feedback such as pick-and-place, shelf position calibration as well as object dimension measurement. And its detection time is shorter than the leading products in the same conditions. The camera rapidly measures depth by calculating phase differences between the carrier frequency of the active light it emits and the reflected light coming back from the object. This makes the interoperability between multiple mobile robotics in the field. In addition, with the APP on both DIAVision and DIACloud that help user to deploy the APP to multiple DMV-T simultaneously.

The DMV-T with IP67 ingress protection that ensures the operability in harsh environment, moreover, with specific industrial certificated that avoid the environmental and radiation effect between multiple mobile robotics (e.g. AMR/AGV).

Ideal solution for the warehouse and logistics industries

With high specifications of sensor, processor, and processing capability, machine makers as well as system integrators for logistics and warehouse management can rely on the DMV-T for a variety of applications. For instance, the DMV-T can also be part of the li-ion battery warehousing system. By mounting at the front of the forklift, the DMV-T can help detect shelf positions and adjust fork angles in accordance with shelves that are crooked due to battery weights. It increases operational efficiency and the hardware availability of equipment for smooth pick-and-place movements. In addition, compared with LiDAR, the DMV-T captures a wider image range, which enhances the ability of the AGV to sense and avoid obstacles in the logistics fields.

Cognex Launches High-Speed AI Vision System

Posted on 13 April, 2023 by Keith McKinley

Cognex Corporation, a leader in industrial machine vision, has released the In-Sight 3800 Vision System. Designed for high-speed production lines, In-Sight 3800 offers an extensive vision toolset, powerful imaging capabilities, and flexible software to deliver a fully integrated solution for a wide range of inspection applications.

“The In-Sight 3800 offers twice the processing speeds of previous systems, performing tasks like a quality inspection in as little as one-third of a blink of the eye,” said Lavanya Manohar, Vice President of Vision Products. “This added power allows users to maximise throughput and accommodate faster lines while delivering the high accuracy that they have come to expect from the In-Sight product line.”

This new system is embedded with a comprehensive set of vision tools that includes Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based edge learning technology and traditional rule-based algorithms. Easy-to-use edge learning tools solve tasks with high variability and are set up in minutes with just a handful of training images. The industry-proven rule-based tools are well-suited to solve deterministic tasks with specific parameters.

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“When we selected Cognex, we were under the assumption that the processing time of the In-Sight 3800 would be 30% faster than the current In-Sight 7900 vision system being used,” said Nicolas Chomel, Technology Development Director at SIDEL, a leading provider of equipment, services and complete solutions for packaging consumer products. “However, during qualification tests, the In-Sight 3800 proved to be 50% faster in our application.”

In-Sight 3800 is powered by In-Sight Vision Suite software, a common platform across all In-Sight products, which offers both EasyBuilder and Spreadsheet development environments. The intuitive, point-and-click EasyBuilder interface guides users step-by-step through the development process, making it ideal for simple or common applications, while the robust spreadsheet interface enables finetuning of job parameters for advanced or highly customized applications.

“Flexible development options allow users to easily modify their application for new or changing requirements,” said Manohar. “In doing so, In-Sight 3800 offers a scalable solution for addressing both current, and future, factory automation needs.”

FourKites appoints ex-Uber Freight manager

Posted on 29 November, 202131 July, 2025 by David Priestman

Oleksii Kosenko has joined FourKites, a leading real-time supply chain visibility platform, as Director Carrier Network Operations, EMEA, to accelerate the company’s rapidly growing carrier base in Europe. Prior to joining FourKites, Kosenko led the carrier sales teams at Uber Freight and sennder Technologies GmbH, and held a senior sales role at C.H. Robinson.

“As today’s supply chain challenges put increasing pressure on carriers across the world, my priority is to ensure that European carriers of all sizes can leverage FourKites to offer better customer service, improve cash flow and cut costs,” said Kosenko. “Being able to provide a secure platform for sharing data is what will propel the entire supply chain visibility market into the future, and carriers should receive immense value in return.”

According to a recent study from FourKites and Reuters, carrier relationships and capacity constraints are a persistent problem for shippers. “Our biggest challenges are carrier integration and data sharing,” said Ferenc Polgar, Global Distribution Operational Excellence Lead, Bayer. “Given the volume of transportation companies we subcontract with, getting them engaged to connect and share data is a big challenge. It can be their capability to share data, their infrastructure or how they communicate. It is improving, but very slowly.”

FourKites pioneered real-time supply chain visibility in 2014 and has since built the world’s largest platform to track shipments across every mode of transportation, including road, rail, ocean, air, parcel and courier. The company works with some of Europe’s largest GPS hardware providers to help carriers of all sizes get GPS tracking technology at both the hardware and software levels. Globally, the company tracks more than 2 million shipments a day for more than 750 of the world’s most recognised brands.

In addition to real-time visibility, FourKites improves efficiency for carriers and drivers through digital documentation workflows, enhanced collaboration tools and mobile capabilities.

“Oleksii plays a strategic role in our major European investments, and we’re delighted to have such an experienced industry veteran onboard as we continue to drive momentum among Europe’s carrier base,” said Mathew Elenjickal, FourKites Founder and Chief Executive Officer. “His deep understanding of the European carrier landscape and his expertise in the Eastern European and Baltic regions is exactly what we need to enhance our offering for carriers. He also brings us experience with 3PL and digital freight forwarders.”

New vision brand launched

Posted on 25 November, 2021 by Keith McKinley

Industrial automation is based on detecting the presence, position or quality of an object in any part of the production or logistics process.

The DATASENSING brand has been launched to innovate in this area and facilitate the transition to industry 4.0. It will combine the Sensor & Safety and Machine Vision Business unit of Datalogic, a world leader in automatic data acquisition, with M.D Micro Detectors, a company operating in the design, production and sale of industrial sensors.

DATASENSING will strengthen its presence in industrial automation through a complete offering of sensors in various technologies, optoelectronic devices for the safety of machines and production plants, automated vehicles guidance and machine vision for Smart Manufacturing.

CEO Cosimo Capuzzello said: “DATASENSING starts from solid foundations and I am sure it will reach important milestones as early as 2021, with an expected turnover of €76m. Thanks to the agreement with Datalogic, we will create an industrial player with a hundred years of experience, merging two realities that have made the history of sensors in our country since the early 1970s: M.D. Micro Detectors with its pioneering product and production process technology, and Datalogic with an innovative product portfolio and a consolidated presence on a global level.”

Vision System makes 3D Inspection Easy

Posted on 19 January, 202129 July, 2025 by David Priestman

Cognex Corporation introduces the In-Sight® 3D-L4000 embedded vision system. Featuring 3D laser displacement technology, this first-of-its-kind smart camera allows engineers to quickly, accurately, and cost effectively solve a range of inspections on automated production lines.

“Until now, 3D has been too expensive and complicated to solve inspection applications for most customers,” John Keating, 3D Business Unit Manager. “The In-Sight 3D-L4000 breaks previous barriers by providing a massive suite of true 3D vision tools and making them as easy to use as the industry leading In-Sight 2D vision tools.”

The 3D-L4000 combines patented speckle-free blue laser optics and the broadest range of true 3D vision tools with the flexibility of the In-Sight spreadsheet. This all-in-one solution quickly captures and processes 3D images with spectacular quality during inline inspection, guidance, and gauging applications. By allowing users to place vision tools directly on a true 3D image of the part, the 3D-L4000 delivers greater accuracy compared to traditional systems, expanding the types of inspections that can be performed. Moreover, because inspections are in 3D, users can immediately experience how the vision tools operate on the actual part.

The 3D-L4000 includes all the traditional 3D measurement tools users expect such as plane and height finding. It also comes with a comprehensive set of 3D vision tools, designed from the ground up to leverage inspections in a true 3D space. The intuitive In-Sight spreadsheet interface quickly and easily sets up and runs 3D applications without the need for programming or external processing. It simplifies application development and streamlines factory integration with a full I/O and communications function set. It also enables the ability to combine 2D and 3D vision tools in the same application, leading to faster deployments. For more information, visit www.cognex.com/en-gb/In-Sight3D

The In-Sight 3D-L4000 comes in three factory calibrated fields of view and is ideal for applications across a range of industries including food and beverage, consumer products, packaging, automotive, medical devices, and electronics.

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