NO. 1 2022 IMAGING & VISION UPDATED SOFTWARE - BIN PICKING STUDIO FROM PHOTONEO THE THERMAL IMAGING CAMERA SEES EVERYTHING FROM FLIR SYSTEMS CUSTOMER CASE NUVO-9000 - UPGRADED FANLESS COMPUTERS FROM NEOUSYS VISION SOLUTIONS WITH 3D SCANNER
THE UPDATE IN FOUR SHORT STEPS
1. FASTER THAN EVER
3. SIMULATION MODE Bin Picking Studio now offers a simulation mode where the solution can be simulated. Through short and simple com mands, the user can make a quick evaluation and setting up of the solution without having to have the robot connected.
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The software is now faster and smoother than ever and Bin Picking Studio now runs on Ubuntu 18.04 and has received several adjustments. For example, the commissioning time for a standard picking solution has been reduced to less than 10 seconds and the stop time only takes one second, which is several times faster than previous versions.
By offering the opportunity to visualize the workspace based on the robot’s joint limits, the information can be used to achieve maximum performance for path planning.
2. MORE GRIPPING METHODS Bin Picking Studio now enables a specific gripping method to be defined for each vision system. This creates the opportunity to use different picking strategies for each individual system.
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Bin Picking Studio (BPS) is a robust software solution for your bin picking projects. Photoneo is now updating and improving the software even further with the help of the feedback from their support and customers to be able to respond to the precise needs of the industry.
4. VISUALIZATION OF THE WORK AREA
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01/2022 Content 10 04 09 NUVO-9000 - NEOUSYS UPGRADED FANLESS COMPUTERS THE THERMAL IMAGING CAMERA SEES EVERYTHING NEW CAMERAS WITH IMPRESSIVE LOW LIGHT PERFORMANCE What has been upgraded and can the Nuvo-9000 be something for you? How can you use heat radiation? We visited Mabema in Linköping Sweden to test some functions of the 3D scanner from Photoneo. Sony is now launching a brand-new camera platform with exiting updates on image sensor, lens and performance. 14 VISION SOLUTIONS WITH 3D SCANNER FROM PHOTONEO OEM Automatic has many years of experience in products for imaging and vision applications. With us, you will find all components needed for your vision system; factory automation, robotics, medical or individual components to embed into your custom project. Our unique range combined with high-qual ity support and product knowledge makes us the obvious choice when selecting components for your vision project. Thanks to our unique product range, we can offer the most suitable and cost-effective solution for each ap plication. On top of that, together with OEM Automatics complete portfolio, we can offer one of the automation markets broadest product range. We operate in Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Iceland and through sister com panies in UK and Finland. LEADING MANUFACTURERS
Heat radiation, or IR radiation, is electromagnetic radiation emitted from surfaces due to heat. All objects emit heat radiation, but color and intensity vary depending on its temperature. Just like when you dim your light bulb, the light goes from pale orange to bright white, it has to do with the filament getting warmer. These properties allow you to use a thermal camera to determine the temperature of an object without touching it.
With a thermal imaging camera, you can locate inflammations in animals that cannot tell where they are in pain, detect damaged fruit, do industry quality controls, and detect potential fires in an early stage. These are just a few examples of what a thermal camera can help with. Keep on reading for more information about IR technology and its uses.
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THE HOWSEESIMAGINGTHERMALCAMERAEVERYTHINGHEATRADIATIONWORKS
Heat radiation is used in several different industries and contexts when you need to measure the temperature, of for example liquids or objects that pass, at a distance. A somewhat unexpected area where a thermal camera can be useful is to find a leak or monitor drying processes. Just as you get cold when you are damp, other objects will also cool down due to moisture. Objects do not have to differ in color to be detected, temperature or humidity are just as good.
HOW CAN YOU USE HEAT RADIATION?
The technology with thermal cameras is used as previously mentioned in a variety of industries, everything from animal farming to the manufacturing and food industry. Another concrete example is the problem of seeing if a glue string is in place. It is often difficult to see with traditional vision. But if it is possible to heat the glue a few degrees before application, it will glow in a thermal camera and be easy to detect. Below are more examples of activities where thermal imaging cameras are very useful.
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For example, if you want to monitor a production line to see that no machines or processes overheat, a single camera can replace hundreds of temperature sensors. This by setting the camera to alarm as soon as a point goes outside a specific tol erance, or if a single area exceeds a maximum level. Thereby, dangerous or expensive accidents can be prevented before damage or fire occurs.
USEFUL TECHNOLOGY IN SEVERAL INDUSTRIES
A company that works with crushing stone contacted us at OEM Automatic and needed help. They needed to find a solution to see if there were any stones left in the crusher. This was a common problem and led to the crusher becoming too hot and breaking. Downtime and repairs of the machine were of course costs they wanted to get rid of. It was solved easily with a ther mal camera that was programmed to trigger the alarm if the temperature rose above normal. Then the machine could stop, be cleaned and then run again. The camera used for the stone crusher was an AX8, with built-in vision software. Therefore, no extra hardware is required for the camera to perform its task.
AVOID UNEXPECTED OUTAGES
Another challenge in a vision system is to accurately de scribe what you are looking for. You need to program exactly what is right or wrong for your computer to know, which can sometimes be difficult. Poor soldering or broken components can cause parts of a circuit board to heat up faster or slower than other parts. By programming which temperature range different parts should have during normal operation, deviations become easy to detect. It is just an example of how problems that can be very complex in traditional vision but become almost elementary with a thermal camera. As you can see, heat radiation can be a good complement to traditional vision. In all vision systems, you need clear contrasts to be able to distinguish what you are looking for. But with a ther mal camera, a whole new possibility opens. Objects do not have to differ in color to be detectable, instead temperature or humidity can be used for this purpose.
With the help of a thermal camera, a farmer can, for example, perform a health check on his livestock to detect any inflam mation or count the animals in the pasture. It can also be used for self-driving vehicles to detect animals and people on the road.
In the process industry, in addition to pure monitoring where you can detect fire or other deviations, you can also make level and humidity measurements. Even from the outside of a vessel, you can measure the level of it along with neighboring vessels at the same time.
Quality checks can be performed on circuit boards to ensure normal operation. But also in the food industry to detect bad fruit or bacterial growth. In public spaces, thermal cameras can assist with, among other things, traditional surveillance in the dark. One applica tion that has received a lot of attention in recent years is EST (Elevated Skin Temperature) where you can discover if people have an elevated body temperature.
FLIR Systems was founded in 1978 to develop affordable IR sensors with high quality. They have really succeeded in this and are today the market leader and almost synonymous with a thermal imaging camera. In 2021, the company was acquired by Teledyne to form Teledyne FLIR. Due to their long experience and high quality, they can offer a wide range of their sensors with the best warranties on the market.
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OUR HEAT RADIATION
FLIR A400/A500/A700 This is a more flexible variant. It is designed based on the same design philosophy as an A50/ A70 and has the same options and functions. Meanwhile, it is more flexible in its design through replaceable lenses that can also have motorized focus – but with the downside of having a slightly lower IP rating. Finally, they have a larger temperature range as they can go up to 1500 °C com pared to 1000 °C for A50/A70.
FLIR A50/A70 - NEW!
WE TRAIN YOU - FREE OF CHARGE!
Not everything is visible to the human eye or to a standard camera. Do you need to see something in a new way? Then a thermal imaging camera can be the solution. Are you curious of what a thermal camera can do for you? We are happy to hold a shorter training for you where we tell you more about the technology and how it can be used with the opportunity to ask questions. Does that sound exciting?
AX8 AX8 is a compact camera where you get a thermal camera and standard camera in one unit - a slightly simpler and cheaper version of the A50 / A70 with Smart Sensor. One of the advantag es of the AX8 is that you can monitor temperatures and get the camera to alarm in the event of excessive temperature differences. By detecting electrical and mechanical faults early on, you can prevent fires or other damage in for example electrical cabinets, warehouses or server rooms.
”Very interesting introduction course to IR that describes both areas of application and background physical principles."
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A small and compact IP66 camera that is very robust with many different options such as lenses and functions. Several new innovations have made the camera more resistant, with for example a new lens coating and a redesigned camera body. The software has also been updated to simplify implementation in IT systems and improve the built-in functions of the camera. The camera is available in two versions. Image Streamer is used for more advanced analysis where the images are analyzed externally. The Smart Sensor has analysis software built-in for a simpler analyzer. It can work on its own and has a wide range of functions for how alarms are to be handled. The camera can be equipped with an antenna to stream data over WiFi to avoid cabling.
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Utilizing a 4M sensor and sharp lens achieve superior resolution and accurate image repre sentation with the evolved AF/AE/AWB functions even in low light environments. Combined with enhanced optical zoom achieve a high image quality from the Wide end to the Tele end.
HIGH RESOLUTION
NEW CAMERAS WITH IMPRESSIVE LOW LIGHT PERFORMANCE
Enables capturing of highly precise video with reduced blurring even in harsh environments with strong vibrations by greatly improving blur suppression and image stabilizer. Equipped with the Super and Super+ modes.
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Sony is now launching a brand-new camera platform with exiting updates on image sensor, lens and performance.
SUPER IMAGE STABILIZER
Experience 30x enhanced optical zoom in a compact size even with the larger 1/1.8 sensor. The camera can be used in a wide variety of scenes, including environments with harsh conditions, in particular the new super image stabilizer has greatly improved blur suppression compared to conventional models. Select from a lineup of 3 models: 4M model (HDMI output) and full HD models (MIPI or LVDS output) in the same sized housing.
HIGH SENSITIVITY
Through introduction of new cell structures and circuit technology, the series efficiently uses light, achieving twice the sensitivity compared to conventional image sensors. Consequently, clear images can be captured even during the night and in dark environments.
UPGRADED FANLESS COMPUTERS Our industry-leading manufacturer of industrial computers for fanless operation, Neousys Technology, is now launching its new series Nuvo-9000. What has been upgraded and can the Nuvo-9000 be something for you? Here you get answers to your questions! NUVO-9000 10 INSPO IMAGING & VISION 01/2022
NEOUSYS
Nuvo-9000 series is Neousys’ new rugged embedded computer based on Intel® 12th-Gen Alder Lake platform. Nuvo-9000 series inherits Neousys’ patented expansion Cassette design to provide great versatility by allowing additional installation of PCIe or PCI add-on cards.
The 12th generation Alder Lake platform from Intel® provides up to 1.8 times better perfor mance compared to the previous generation Three expansion options for PCIe or PCI add-ons provide great versatility
I/O functions are also comprehensively enhanced. In addition to six gigabit Ethernet ports with PoE+ PSE option, Nuvo-9000 series features a USB 3.2 Gen2x2 type-C port offering 20 GBps bandwidth for data exchange with external devices, plus another six USB 3.2 Gen2x1 type-A ports for USB3 camera connectivity. It also has an upgraded M.2 Gen4x4 slot to support the latest NVMe SSD to boost disk read/write speed up to 7000 MB/s. For unfulfilled I/O requirements, users can utilize the expansion Cassette to add on function-specific PCIe/PCI card, the propri etary MezIO interface, and internal mini-PCIe/M.2 interfaces.
With its proven design, powerful CPU and I/O upgrades along with several expansion capabilities, the Neousys Nuvo-9000 Series fits your need for ruggedness, performance and versatility for a variety of applications.
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Of course, you find them all here with us at OEM Automatic!
There are three expansion Cassette options available for Nuvo-9000 series, the Nuvo-9000E features a single x16 Gen3 PCIe slot; Nuvo-9000DE has dual x16 PCIe slots, and Nuvo-9000P has a single PCI slot. For users who need more flexible storage, Nuvo-9000LP has a 2.5” HDD tray instead of an expansion Cassette to support a hot swappable 2.5” HDD/SSD.
WHO IS THE NUVO-9000 SUITABLE FOR? ABOUT NUVO-9000 SERIES CHOOSE THE VARIANT THAT SUITS YOU THE FANLESS COMPUTERS ARE IDEAL FOR EMBEDDED SOLUTIONS IN
WHAT HAS BEEN UPGRADED?
• Industrial automation • Image processing • Edge computing
The I/O functions are greatly improved
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Johan Kastensson, sales manager at Bildanalys & Vision visited Mabema in Linköping Sweden to test some functions of the 3D scanner from Photoneo. We at OEM Automatic work closely with our suppliers and can therefore contribute with all the new facts, updates and news. Mabema has for some time used the Phoxi 3D scanner from Photoneo and are very satisfied.
VISION SOLUTIONS WITH 3D SCANNER FROM PHOTONEO
Already at the beginning of 2019, Mabema included the scanner from Photoneo in its product portfolio and has experienced that it filled a gap they previously had in their range. They have integrated the 3D scanner into their software system and have achieved great success through this. Mabema and OEM Automatic have worked closely together for a long time.
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“We have a great relationship - both the supplier/customer relationship where we received suitable and correct compo nents, and support. Also, on the market where we have entered partnerships with certain customers which have needed OEM Automatics components and our help to get their solutions up and running. It has been a fruitful way to work on and we have been very generous with information in both directions, which I also greatly appreciate “, says Magnus Lundberg, CEO. During this day, Johan works together with Magnus Wedberg, application engineer and Martin Larsson, automation technician. They are in Mabema’s new premises where there is plenty of space to test the various functions of the 3D scanner together with the software from Mabema and a Robot from ABB.
CUSTOMER BENEFITS FROM CLOSE COLLABORATION
THE 3D SCANNER FILLED AN IMPORTANT GAP IN THE RANGETHE
The strength of us at OEM Automatic is undeniably the wide product range and the deep knowledge. Width and depth as we usually sum it up. Are you and your colleagues interested in testing new products and at the same time want to learn more?
- THE NEW GENERATION STEREO
VISION FROM NERIAN VISION
SCARLET
Scarlet is a 3D stereo camera and image processing system in one device. Whether it’s static environments or critical re al-time applications in dynamic environ ments, Scarlet delivers exactly the image and depth data needed for a variety of machine vision applications. It comes into its own best in solutions for picking and pick and place as well as in autonomous 120 fps and over 70 million 3D points per second, Scarlet offers by far the fastest 3D measurement speed.
The Scarlet also has an extremely fast in ertia sensor (IMU), which captures motion data up to 400 Hz. Inertia data is particu larly valuable for applications in mobile robotics and Scarlet thus eliminates the need for a separate IMU. With an IP67 rating, the device is ideal for outdoor use or in dusty environments. Thanks to the chemically tempered glass window, the optics are protected even in very harsh environments. The automatic calibration ensures the system’s functionality even under load and over a long period of time. The Scarlet is available in two versions: 10 cm baseline distance for measure ments at close range and 25 cm baseline distance for depth measurements at greater distances. By choosing a lens from 5 mm to 25 mm focal length, Scarlet can be easily adapted to different fields of view between 19 ° and 80 ° horizontal FOV. The working distance can also be configured from 14 cm and upwards by lens configuration.
With Scarlet, Nerian Vision launches what is currently the fastest stereo vision and 3D depth camera on the market - with very high image resolution.
In addition, with a resolution of up to 5 megapixels and with 512 pixels dispar ity range. The images are processed in real time using a powerful FPGA and its advanced stereo algorithm. The result is transmitted via 1 or 10 Gigabit Ethernet to a computer or an embedded system.
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