Sensor Review: Volume 23 Issue 3

Latest developments in machine vision – a review of image processing packages

This paper gives an overview of image processing software packages available in the market, their current capabilities and areas of development, and the skills required to use…

Superfast image sensing and analysis from Hungary

Hungarian researchers have developed vision systems based on image sensors with on‐chip analogue processors associated with each pixel of the sensor. Processing at speeds of…

University spin‐off company launches novel structural stress monitoring system

This paper, describes the development and application of a wireless‐based stress monitoring system. Application areas include railway track and rolling stock monitoring as well as…

World's first permanent in‐well fibre Bragg grating sensors perform seismic surveys

This paper describes the use of fibre‐optics for seismic monitoring in oil wells. Based on fibre Bragg grating technology, the system can withstand temperatures of up to 175°C and…

Image analysis based on Qualicision

Qualicision is an original fuzzy‐logic‐based decision‐making software, which is easy to configure and easy to use. During the last few years, Qualicision principles have been…

Advanced galvanometer‐based optical scanner design

The closed loop galvanometer‐based optical scanners continues to be an advanced technology for the integration and enabling of a broader range of laser system applications and…

Laser‐based imaging for reverse engineering

In this paper, we explore the technical challenges to automatically generate computer‐aided design models of existing vehicle parts using laser range imaging techniques. We…

Front‐end signal conditioning used for resistance‐based sensors in electronic nose systems: a review

The overall performance of an electronic nose system will depend on the individual performance of its constituent elements. Although often overlooked, it is clear that careful…

Advanced machine vision systems and application examples

According to a recent study by Active‐Media Research, USA, total sales in advanced vision systems, including vision‐guided mobile devices/robots are expected to soar from US $665…

Inspection of optical character recognition and verification made easy

New capacitive switch offers non-contact actuation

City Technology goes micro in sector's biggest advance for 25 years – the micro sensor for combustible gases

New directory of university gas sensor research

Fundamentals of Touch Trigger Probing

Combined 3D and 2D Scanning System

Digital Angel Corp. teams with university to develop early warning biosensors for wireless units

Bar Code Laser Scanner

Lasers and machine vision - a powerful coalition

New sensor sniffs out nano-threats

Ultrathin pulse gauge adheres to skin

Midair writing no mirage

Demand growing for non-contact torque measurement

Internet page

Industrial machine vision specialist expands into Germany

OGP video measurement solves fast production inspection

Laser cross sensor for flexible, large scale machining reduces fixture costs

Mechatronics and Machine Vision 2002: Current Practice

Robust Control Systems with Genetic Algorithms

National Instruments configurable software simplifies machine vision inspection

Cognex adds high resolution system to growing in-sight family of vision sensors

Diary

Surface mount PRTs

It all depends what you mean by a vision system

New Blade – non contact position sensor

MEMS Scanning Mirror

UQM Technologies granted US patent on rotor position sensing technology – patented technology enables accurate position sensing using an innovative and low cost design

New low-cost humidity sensors

Precision 3D Scanner

Depth sensors

Laser used to control size of polymer gel for sensors

3D Scanner for Measuring Manufactured Parts

Sensor Review 2004 themes

Diamond senses glucose

Irvine Sensors receive follow-on contract; $959K army award to develop computer image processing module

Tiny sensor system to monitor insects

Cognex Corporation acquires Siemens' semiconductor wafer identification business

New pressure sensor boasts enhanced sensitivity

Vision systems dash through inspection procedure

Beyond Webcams: An Introduction to Online Robots

Schmitt Europe extends precision measurement equipment range