How to Set UP Lighting for 2D Inkjet Codes
A 2D code may look perfectly clear to the human eye and still be difficult for a machine vision camera to read reliably. Glossy packaging can reflect light directly into the lens, dark surfaces can reduce contrast, and curved products can create bright and dark areas across the same code. Choosing the correct illumination is […]
How to set up Lighting for 2D Laser-Engraved Codes
Laser Marking and Machine Vision Laser marking is widely used across many industries that have high volume production lines, such as aerospace, automotive, medical, and electronics. This method of marking can be used across a range of materials, metals or plastics, making it a leading solution for production part marking. However, marking is only one […]
Illuminating the Future: How AI and Machine Vision Lighting are Transforming Manufacturing
From the wide use of robotics to Artificial Intelligence (AI), advancing technology is revolutionising the way products are designed, made, and delivered. In this article, we will explore how AI is shaping the future of manufacturing, which applications should consider using AI, and how proper illumination can optimise manufacturing processes. Rule Based vs Machine Vision […]
Adaptive Control of Standard Machine Vision Lights
How intelligent external control transformed a high-speed conveyor inspection. Why Standard Machine Vision Lighting Struggles on High-speed Conveyors Reliable image quality in machine vision depends on far more than choosing the right light source. Different products, materials, surface finishes, and camera settings each demand different lighting conditions to produce a usable image. Traditionally, meeting those […]
From Lighting Tests to Reliable Inspection: A Conversation with Tony Carpenter
Reliable MACHINE VISION starts with understanding the application and getting the lighting right. In this Q&A, our Vice President of Sales Tony Carpenter shares his approach to solving inspection challenges, from listening to customers and testing real parts to making sure a solution works consistently on the production line. He also reflects on new opportunities […]
The Complete Guide to Machine Vision Lights
A MACHINE VISION LIGHT is the single most important component of any industrial imaging system, and often the most overlooked. In this guide, you will find all the types, techniques, wavelengths to consider when choosing the right machine vision light for your industrial application. Table of Contents How to Choose the Right Industrial LED Lighting for […]
Precision Spot Light for Automated Depalletisation
In this automated depalletisation application, a robot identifies and grips stacked crates using dedicated grip holes. A machine vision system is used to accurately detect these holes, with lighting playing a critical role in ensuring reliable and repeatable detection. Four cameras and four Z-Spot precision spot lights are positioned adjacent to one another, providing targeted […]
Modular Ethernet-Controlled Lighting on a Multi-Light Production Line
High-speed inspection environments rely on precise and adaptable illumination to maintain consistent image quality across varying product types and production conditions. As inspection systems scale across multiple stations, lighting control becomes increasingly complex, particularly where different stages require different optical configurations and tight synchronisation with imaging systems. In addition, growing system size often introduces increased […]
How to Set Up Lighting for 2D Dot-Peened Code Reading
What is Dot Peen Marking? DOT PEEN MARKING is a permanent marking process in which a hardened stylus creates a series of closely spaced indentations on the surface of a component. Machines can arrange these dots in a pattern to create various codes like serial numbers, logos, and text. In many modern manufacturing environments, dot […]
High-Power Illumination for Automated Tire Inspection
Accurate tire inspection starts with exceptional illumination. In high-throughput automotive service and manufacturing environments, TPL Vision’s High Power Strobe Bar Light (HPS) enables fast, fully automated tire analysis, without physical contact, delivering the image quality needed for reliable machine vision performance. Tire inspection presents a unique lighting challenge. The dark, matte rubber surface absorbs a […]
Lighting for Scan Tunnels in Logistics
LOGISTICS is a dynamic and fast-paced sector where multiple systems operate simultaneously at high speeds to keep items moving smoothly through each stage. To maintain efficiency, these systems must be both fast and reliable, with minimal disruption. Modern logistics environments depend on consistency and flexibility, and scan tunnels have emerged as effective machine vision solutions, […]
How to Set Up Lighting for Inkjet Inspection
What is Inkjet Marking? Inkjet marking is a non-contact industrial printing technology that sprays drops of ink to create high-quality text, codes, barcodes and logos. These fully automated solutions can easily be applied to almost any product with surfaces like plastics, metals, and glass even if their shape is regular or irregular. This is highly […]
Which Machine Vision Light is Suitable for Large Fields of View
What is a large Field of View (FoV)? A large area does not have an exact definition, a large FoV for TPL Vision would be a FoV width >500mm and a working distance (WD) >500mm. However, to others this definition may vary and the illumination principles which are outlined in this application study can also […]
GS1 – Transitioning from 1D to 2D Barcodes
What is GS1 Sunrise 2027? GS1 Sunrise is a global effort that aims to change how products are identified and tracked across retail and supply chains. The main goal is for the widespread adoption of 2D barcodes, which will gradually replace traditional 1D barcodes as the main format for storing detailed product data. This transition […]
How to Illuminate Mirrored and Shiny Surfaces with Machine Vision Lighting
Inspecting shiny and reflective surfaces in machine vision is challenging due to glare and uncontrolled reflections. When setting up an application to inspect shiny surfaces, features or components, you must be very careful with the type of lights you use and the position of your lighting relative to your camera. 3 Machine Vision Lighting Setups […]