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09/03/2026

Allied Vision HR high-resolution RF and T models

HR decodes pretty readily to high-resolution. In this series that ranges from 16 MP through 105 MP. There are a range of interfaces available. And many shared features such as advanced image correction: lens shading, defect pixel correction, and low-noise image acquisition.

It’s NOT the point of this short article to cover the entire HR series.

Our focus is on two particular features available on certain members of the HR series, each of which brings something special.

HR RF Mount models feature a native Canon RF mount, enabling the use of Canon RF lenses for large-format imaging applications requiring high-performance optics and a wide range of focal lengths.

HR T (TEC) models feature thermoelectric cooling and heating (TEC) to regulate sensor temperature. Maintaining a stable sensor temperature helps reduce dark current, thermal noise, and sensor drift while improving image consistency for long exposure, scientific imaging, and precision inspection applications.
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HR decodes pretty readily to high-resolution. In this series that ranges from 16 MP through 105 MP. There are a range of interfaces available. And many shared features such as advanced image correction: lens shading, defect pixel correction, and low-noise image acquisition. It’s NOT the point of t...

09/01/2026

TechBrief - How to select the ideal camera for your application - a step-by-step guide

Whether you are new to machine vision or a seasoned veteran, sensor and camera selection are at the core of achieving an ideal solution for your application. Sensors and cameras keep evolving with new technologies. Thankfully, there are best practice guidelines in a logical sequence of steps. It’s the same sequence we follow in advising our customers.

08/04/2026

Allied Vision FXO cameras to 100GigE and 671fps

Allied Vision FXO cameras are high-speed industrial GigE Vision cameras available with 10GigE, 25GigE, and 100GigE interfaces. Built around Sony Pregius S global shutter sensors, FXO cameras deliver high image quality, fast frame rates, low-latency image transfer, and reliable performance for demanding machine vision applications.

In semiconductor and electronics manufacturing, the FXO 100GigE cameras are suited for high-throughput 2D and 3D automated optical inspection because the global shutter supports fast motion without distortion and RDMA-based transport keeps data movement consistent under heavy loads.

In addition to metrology and industrial inspection, the FXO cameras are ideal for laser triangulation, 3D scanning and high-speed acquisition. https://zurl.co/smSWd

Allied Vision FXO cameras are high-speed industrial GigE Vision cameras available with 10GigE, 25GigE, and 100GigE interfaces. Built around Sony Pregius S global shutter sensors, FXO cameras deliver high image quality, fast frame rates, low-latency image transfer, and reliable performance for demand...

07/30/2026

What is RDMA?
Remote Direct Memory Access – RDMA – is a data transfer method supporting greater throughput compared to traditional transfer methods. While it’s been used in data centers and by networking innovators for some years, it’s only recently been made available for machine vision.

In a phrase: RDMA is a method of transferring data directly between a device and a designated area of computer memory with little involvement from the operating system and CPU.
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Remote Direct Memory Access – RDMA – is a data transfer method supporting greater throughput compared to traditional transfer methods. While it’s been used in data centers and by networking innovators for some years, it’s only recently been made available for machine vision. In a phrase: RDM...

07/28/2026

RGB / NIR applications with DALSA Linea Multispectral

Multispectral imaging, in general terms, creates solutions that draw on spectral response from two or more regions of the electromagnetic spectrum. So it might be UV+VIS or VIS+IR, for example. And VIS might be monochrome (with or without filters) or color. And IR might be any of NIR, SWIR, MWIR, or LWIR. If you can add value and competitive advantage through an application built on a multispectral approach, there are cameras, sensors, lenses, filters, and lighting to support your design.

Traditionally one would need two different cameras to create a multispectral solution. That’s because most cameras are designed around a sensor that is optimized for just one portion of the spectrum. While there are good reasons behind cameras that “specialize” on just a segment of the spectrum, it creates multi-camera integration challenges for those who want to build multispectral solutions. Until now…
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Multispectral imaging, in general terms, creates solutions that draw on spectral response from two or more regions of the electromagnetic spectrum. So it might be UV+VIS or VIS+IR, for example. And VIS might be monochrome (with or without filters) or color. And IR might be any of NIR, SWIR, MWIR, or...

07/14/2026

How to eliminate glare in machine vision systems
Machine vision – indeed human vision too – relies heavily on contrast. The feature(s) being identified need to stand out against any competing candidate features. Otherwise confusion is present. Which means vision either doesn’t work, or isn’t efficient.

While it’s easy to achieve good contrast in certain machine vision applications, sometimes we’re presented with the special challenges of glare.

Glare can arise due to highly reflective surfaces, especially in combination with the direction of the light source relative to the lens and sensor capturing the image. Thankfully there are a number of techniques to eliminate or substantially reduce glare.

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07/09/2026

KOWA Innovations: New LF Large Format ruggedized lenses

Kowa LF high-resolution large-format machine vision lenses are engineered for rigorous industrial imaging. With a 46.0mm image circle, these optics are optimized for 4K line scan cameras and large-sensor area scan systems.

Large image circle options up to approximately 43.3mm to 46mm depending on model.
For sensors with pixel sizes from 7.5µm on LF line scan models and 3.1µm on CLS color line scan model.

Ruggedized as described in blog post...

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Kowa LF high-resolution large-format machine vision lenses are engineered for rigorous industrial imaging. With a 46.0mm image circle, these optics are optimized for 4K line scan cameras and large-sensor area scan systems. Two mount options F-mount or TFL-II mount Noteworthy features Anti-Rattle F-M...

07/07/2026

What is TDI? Time Delay Integration?

TDI is based on the concept of accumulating multiple exposures of the same (moving) object, effectively increasing the integration time available to collect incident light. The object motion must be synchronized with the exposures to ensure a crisp image.

If an object were stationary, and one wasn’t in a hurry, one could just do a longer exposure in order to achieve an ideally saturated image. But the object in question is in fact moving. And it’s a line scan application. Each line exposure is extremely fast, so there’s not much opportunity to accumulate sufficient light into the sensor.

See the explanations and illustrative video...

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TDI is based on the concept of accumulating multiple exposures of the same (moving) object, effectively increasing the integration time available to collect incident light. The object motion must be synchronized with the exposures to ensure a crisp image. Context If an object were stationary, and on...

05/05/2026

uEye LIVE cameras video stream/record WITHOUT a PC

Do you seek a single-device solution for process monitoring – a video streaming/recording industrial camera without needing an additional PC? IDS uEye Live SCP | SLE compact industrial cameras enable monitoring tasks to be executed directly on the camera without the need for an additional PC.

Use cases – what would one do with this?
If you need to visualize, document, or monitor processes, this camera is quick to integrate and requires no programming. No PC is needed, as it’s a system on a chip, embedded in the camera.

Just as vehicle dashcams and video doorbells capture sequences that are useful to have documented, it can be useful to capture industrial processing sequences that would otherwise have been missed.

Whether for quality control, process improvement, compliance requirements, or liability, videos of “where it went wrong” can be incredibly valuable. Using the event recording feature, one may have a lookback window of recorded streaming, in order to go back and replay the sequence, extract frames, etc.
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Do you seek a single-device solution for process monitoring – a video streaming/recording industrial camera without needing an additional PC? IDS uEye Live SCP | SLE compact industrial cameras enable monitoring tasks to be executed directly on the camera without the need for an additional PC. If y...

04/30/2026

AxCIS update – new models and feature callouts

The AxCIS product family now includes color models in widths of 400mm, 600mm, and 800mm. Monochrome models are offered at 400mm and 800mm respectively. In imperial units that spans from 16 – 32 inches.

AxCIS provides selectable 28/42/56/84um pixel size and high speed 50/60/100/120kHzx3 via the Camera Link HS interface.

Lighting flexibility
While sensors and features are always big factors in machine vision, pros know that lighting is just as important. AxCIS’ designers provide users with considerable flexibility on lighting options.

AxCIS modules may be purchased either with or without lighting. The with-lighting option provides tremendous value and ease of deployment – when appropriate for your application. https://zurl.co/6KNBu

We’ve provided product overviews and updates on Teledyne DALSA’s AxCIS Contact Image Sensor in prior blogs, including a recent one on applications. New models and features The AxCIS product family now includes color models in widths of 400mm, 600mm, and 800mm. Monochrome models are offered at 40...