In this episode of Focus On Vision… 0:00 Intro 0:19 Sam's Club deploys machine vision technology to speed up shopping Sam's Club, a US warehouse retail club, is deploying machine vision to automatically analyze purchases as members leave the store, essentially ensuring that all items in the shopping cart have been paid for. (Full article: https://www.vision-systems.com/55042364) 1:36 Using SWIR to solve machine vision application challenges Not only is the use of machine vision expanding beyond manufacturing into industries such as retail, but so are variations in imaging techniques. One example is shortwave infrared (SWIR) imaging, which typically encompasses a wavelength range of 0.9 to 1.7 microns that is beyond the range of human vision. This allows engineers to develop applications that are not easily achievable with visible light. (More info: https://www.vision-systems.com/55041435) 3:07 Acquisition of machine vision company VITRONIC Group completed PPF Group-owned and Czech Republic-based ITIS Holding recently completed the acquisition of the German VITRONIC Group. VITRONIC develops machine vision automation solutions in sectors such as traffic management, logistics, automotive, pharmaceutical and medical devices, and solar. (Full article: https://www.vision-systems.com/55042896) 4:11 Outro #machinevision #visionsystem #imaging #ai #artificialintelligence #inspection #automation Vision Systems Design is a global media source serving engineers and engineering managers in OEM, system integrator and end-user organizations that design, develop, manufacture and integrate components and subsystems for machine vision and image processing. For more information, please visit https://www.vision-systems.com
