Knowledge Hub

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.

Knowledge Hub

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 Laser-Engraved Codes

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…

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Illuminating the Future: How AI and Machine Vision Lighting are Transforming Manufacturing

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…

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Adaptive Control of Standard Machine Vision Lights

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 ConveyorsReliable image quality in machine vision depends on far more than choosing the right…

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From Lighting Tests to Reliable Inspection: A Conversation with Tony Carpenter

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,…

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The Complete Guide to Machine Vision Lights

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…

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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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Which Machine Vision Light is Suitable for Large Fields of View

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…

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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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