Machine Vision and Optical Inspection
Machine vision equipment for automated quality inspection: area-scan and line-scan cameras, hyperspectral, SWIR and thermal cameras, 3D sensors and acquisition boards. Covers inspection of parts and continuous materials, and robot guidance.
Cameras, 3D sensors and interfaces for automated inspection
Which product types do we supply?
- Area-Scan Industrial CamerasCameras with a matrix sensor that capture a complete image at each trigger, for code reading, measurement and guidance. · Code reading and verification, Presence and assembly checks on parts, Contactless dimensional measurement, Vision guidance of robots
- Line-Scan CamerasCameras with a linear sensor that build the image line by line, for continuous materials and wide surfaces. · Inspection of films, paper and sheet metal, Control of textiles and continuous materials, Checking of glass and wide panels, Inspection of cylindrical surfaces or rotating parts
- Hyperspectral, SWIR and Thermal CamerasCameras that see beyond the visible range, for material identification, inspection through silicon and temperature monitoring. · Optical sorting of food and waste, Inspection of solar cells and semiconductors, Control of moisture and material composition, Thermal monitoring of industrial processes
- 3D Sensors and Laser ProfilometersSensors that measure the shape and height of parts by laser triangulation or structured light, with the result as a profile or point cloud. · Checking of adhesive and weld beads, Measurement of thickness, flatness and volume, Robot guidance for part picking, Palletising and depalletising of boxes
- Frame Grabbers and InterfacesPCIe acquisition boards, network cards and cables that connect high-speed cameras to the computer, with hardware synchronisation. · High-speed inspection with line-scan cameras, Systems with several synchronised cameras, Data acquisition from fast sensors, Inspection lines triggered by an encoder
- Smart Cameras and Inspection SystemsCameras with an integrated processor and multi-camera systems that analyse the image and send the verdict directly to the programmable controller. · Reading 1D and 2D codes on packaging lines, Checking the completeness of assemblies, Classification of surface defects, Quality control of cast and injection-moulded parts
Which brands do we quote in this category?
- Active Silicon
- Allied Vision
- AT Sensors (Automation Technology)
- Brevetti CEA
- Emergent Vision Technologies
- Euresys
- Headwall Photonics
- HySpex
- IDS Imaging Development Systems
- iniVation
- JAI
- LMI Technologies
- LUCID Vision Labs
- NIT
- Optonic
- Optronis
- Phantom
- Photoneo
- Photonfocus
- Photron
- Prophesee
- Raptor Photonics
- Resonon
- Specim
- Teledyne DALSA
- Telops
- Vieworks
- Vision Components
- Xenics
- XIMEA
- Zivid
- Advantech
- Artec 3D
- Basler AG
- Cognex
- Daheng Imaging
- Datalogic
- Hikrobot
- IMS Messsysteme
- Mech-Mind Robotics
And more brands on request: send us the code or the nameplate of the item.
Spare parts and accessories
- C-mount and CS-mount lenses
- LED lighting: rings, bars, domes and backlights
- Industrial camera cables (GigE, USB3, CoaXPress, Camera Link)
- PoE injectors and network cards for cameras
- Optical filters, polarisers and extension rings
- Protective housings and mounting brackets
- Reference plates and calibration targets
What we do for you
- Calculation of field of view, resolution and lens selection
- Consultancy on choosing the camera and the interface
- Checking of camera, board and software compatibility
- Selection of cables and accessories for the chosen interface
- Quotation by code or based on the application specifications
Frequently asked questions
Where do I start when choosing a camera for inspecting a part?
Start from the smallest defect or detail you must detect and from the size of the field of view, because these two values give the number of pixels needed. Then establish whether the part is stationary or moving, at what speed, and what working distance the installation allows. Only after that are the sensor type, shutter, interface and lens chosen. A calculation done in this order avoids both undersizing and paying for resolutions that add nothing. Add the line's cycle time from the start, because it decides whether a compact camera or a separate system is more suitable.
When do I choose an area-scan camera and when a line-scan camera?
The area-scan camera suits individual parts in a restricted field of view and needs no encoder. The line-scan camera suits continuous materials, such as film, paper or sheet metal, very wide objects or rotating ones, where the image is built line by line as the material advances. It requires synchronisation with the motion through an encoder and strong line lighting. If you are unsure, send us a description of the part and the line, and we will help you compare the two options. For rotating or very wide objects, line-scan is often the only practical option at the required resolution.
How important are the lens and the lighting compared with the camera?
Very important. A lens that does not cover the sensor diagonal or lacks sufficient resolution wastes the camera's pixels, and unsuitable lighting produces shadows, reflections and poor contrast that no algorithm can fully repair. In practice, the application is designed as a chain made up of lighting, lens, camera and software, and the final result is set by the weakest link. That is why we ask in the quotation for information about the part, the surface and the working distance, not just the camera model. The difference shows most in fine detail, where suitable optics matter more than a sensor with more pixels.
Which camera interface should I choose: GigE Vision, USB3 Vision, CoaXPress or Camera Link?
GigE Vision allows long cables, a shared network for several cameras and, often, power over the data cable. USB3 Vision is simple and fast over short distances, with no additional board. CoaXPress and Camera Link are used for high data rates, for example fast or high-resolution line-scan cameras, and require an acquisition board in the computer. The choice starts from the bandwidth needed, the cabling distance and the number of cameras connected to the same computer. For new applications, GigE Vision and USB3 Vision usually cover ordinary requirements, and the other two are justified by the data rate required.
What application information helps in preparing a machine vision quotation?
Ideally, send the code of the product you want, if you know it. Otherwise, send the smallest detail size to be detected, the size of the field of view, the working distance, the speed of the objects, the preferred interface and the characteristics of the computer or programmable controller the equipment will connect to. State whether you already have a lens and lighting and whether the image must be monochrome or colour. For applications with 3D, hyperspectral or thermal sensors, add the material and the appearance of the surface. With these data the quotation can cover a complete configuration, and if any information is missing, we tell you what needs to be completed. For difficult applications, real images from your line are a useful starting point.
How long does delivery take, and what services do you offer before ordering?
Delivery takes 24–72 h when the item is available locally or at the supplier; to order, usually 1–4 weeks, and depending on the brand and the specifications it may take longer, especially for systems configured to order. Before ordering, we help with the calculation of field of view and resolution, with checking compatibility between camera, board, cables and software, and with preparing a clear quotation, by code or based on the application specifications. If you have a fixed deadline, mention it in the request and we will confirm whether it can be met.
Request a quotation
Send the codes, the nameplate photo or your parts list; we reply in English with availability and the lead time written in the quotation.
Request a quoteUpdated: 2026-11-12