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Welcome to our knowledge resources page. You will find here a collection of general articles and educational content about machine vision and industrial imaging technologies.

Our goal is to provide clear explanations and practical insights that help visitors better understand our field and the role lighting plays in machine vision systems. Explore the fundamentals of industrial vision, discover common concepts and techniques, and gain a deeper understanding of how these technologies support automation across many industries.

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Welcome to our knowledge resources page. You will find here a collection of general articles and educational content about machine vision and industrial imaging technologies.

Our goal is to provide clear explanations and practical insights that help visitors better understand our field and the role lighting plays in machine vision systems. Explore the fundamentals of industrial vision, discover common concepts and techniques, and gain a deeper understanding of how these technologies support automation across many industries.

How to Set Up Lighting for 2D Dot-Peened Code Reading

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…

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How to Set Up Lighting for Inkjet Inspection

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…

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How to Illuminate Large Fields of View From a Large Distance

How to Illuminate Large Fields of View From a Large Distance

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…

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GS1 - Transitioning from 1D to 2D Barcodes

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…

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How to Illuminate Mirrored and Shiny Surfaces with Machine Vision Lighting

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…

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Scan Tunnels vs Stationary Vision Systems in Manufacturing

Scan Tunnels vs Stationary Vision Systems in Manufacturing

What is the difference between a Scan Tunnel and Stationary Vision System? Scan tunnels are designed for high-speed inspection of moving items, while stationary vision systems inspect objects in fixed…

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A Complete Guide to Short Wave Infrared (SWIR) for Machine Vision

A Complete Guide to Short Wave Infrared (SWIR) for Machine Vision

What is SWIR? Short Wave Infrared (SWIR) is a segment of the electromagnetic spectrum, located between visible light and long-wave infrared; SWIR typically lies between 1050nm to 2500nm. These wavelengths…

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IP Ratings Explained

IP Ratings Explained

What are IP Ratings? IP (Ingress Protection) ratings explain how well a product enclosure protects its contents from dust and water. The rating is expressed as a two-digit code (XY)…

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UV Lighting for Machine Vision

UV Lighting for Machine Vision

Ultraviolet (UV) light is a form of electromagnetic radiation that has shorter wavelengths than visible light, making it invisible to the human eye. Ultraviolet light gets its name from the…

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Selecting UV Wavelengths for Machine Vision Applications

Selecting UV Wavelengths for Machine Vision Applications

Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is becoming increasingly common in machine vision applications, enabling detection capabilities beyond the range of human vision. With advancements in technology, UV vision systems are gaining traction,…

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Modular Lighting in Machine Vision Market

Modular Lighting in Machine Vision Market

In the fast-moving world of machine vision, high-quality image capture is essential, and it all starts with the right lighting. As one of the most critical components in any vision…

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Polarisation - Using Polariser Filters for Glare Reduction

Polarisation - Using Polariser Filters for Glare Reduction

What is Polarisation? Polarisation is a lighting method we often hear about in machine vision applications. To understand polarisation, we must first consider light. Light is a type of wave,…

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