The modern business world is an automated one. Whilst in the olden days, we used to rely on the work of human labour to produce output, now we make use of incredibly complex machines and systems to complete tasks much faster than human counterparts ever could. As time goes on, more and more advanced machinery will be able to replicate human work and skill to an astonishing degree.
One of the most recent tasks to be automated are ones that require observational skills and careful analysis. The advent of machine vision systems has given many fields of business the ability to automate quality control, safety, management, and other jobs normally done by humans, and at a more efficient and faster pace than ever before. Innovations such as the industrial 3D camera also boast highly advanced features like depth perception in imagery, suitable for many applications.
Machine vision systems are incredibly important to many industries. If you’re in the business of manufacturing, research, or something similar or related, it might do you well to invest in a machine vision system and such as industrial cameras or embedded industrial PCs to do the job.
Learning more about the industrial camera
At the centre of every functioning machine vision system is the industrial camera that you have chosen to do the job for you. A camera that’s not the right fit for the task will not have the features necessary to do it properly.
There are many types of cameras that you can choose from. The two major types of cameras you can find on the market today are the line scan camera and the area scan camera. What are they, and which one is the most effective for the task that you need to be completed? Let’s take a quick look at both of them and what they have to offer.
Area scan cameras
Area scan cameras are just a name for the regular type of camera that produces a normal two-dimensional image for viewing. Area scan cameras are much easier to operate and are more inexpensive than line scan cameras.
Line scan cameras
Simply put, line scan cameras consist of a single strip that captures one row of pixels after another in quick succession. As the object moves over the camera, the complete image can be restructured line by line. They are perfect for capturing overlong objects or taking a continuous feed picture. If you need to view a lot of items in a row continuously, you might want to invest in one.
Voltrium Systems provides a range of machine vision systems and solutions, from brands and products like AGX Xavier. Contact us now to know more about the products we can provide for you.
