Cognex Launches 3D Camera for Fast and Accurate Inspection
Published2018.01.12 11:37Cognex announced the launch of the 'Cognex ES-A5000 Series' 3D camera, which enables fast and accurate inspection based on 3D image capture technology.
In October 2016, Cognex acquired EnShape GmbH, a company specializing in 3D machine vision technology, to strengthen its leadership in 3D vision. This new product combines Cognex’s machine vision technology with EnShape’s 3D sensor technology, enabling reliable part inspection, pick-and-place applications, and inline metrology through high-resolution images of specific areas and industry-leading 3D analysis algorithms.
The Cognex ES-A5000 series generates over one million detailed 3D data points, enabling accurate inspection and measurement of targets. In addition, it is equipped with built-in lighting to extract precise 3D images even in poor lighting environments, thereby increasing the accuracy of the inspection.
The ES-A5000 boasts the best performance for inline 3D measurement and inspection in the fields of factory automation and logistics, as it can inspect objects of various sizes and shapes by supporting a wide Field of View (FOV) ranging from a minimum of 56 x 38 mm to a maximum of 1490 x 1090 mm.
The ES-A5000 enables image acquisition speeds of up to 10 Hz and measurement precision of up to 5 μm through patented structured optical technology, allowing it to process a large volume of inspections in a short period of time. In addition, the ES-A5000 can be integrated with Cognex VisionPro software via a standalone AIK (Acquisition Integration Kit) interface. In this case, a 3D tool capable of object localization, detection, measurement, and inspection can also be used.
"Jo Jae-hwi, General Manager of Cognex, stated, 'As the demand for rapid and accurate part inspection grows, the adoption of high-speed, high-definition 3D machine vision technology is expected to increase in the future. The ES-A5000, launched by Cognex, is an innovative product tailored to these market trends that performs accurate and rapid inspection and measurement using superior 3D vision technology. The ES-A5000 has the advantage of overcoming the limitations of conventional 3D imaging, which required the camera or the target product to move, enabling high-speed 3D imaging even when both the camera and the target product remain stationary.'" "In addition, the ES-A5000 is expected to be useful not only in industries requiring precise inspection, such as semiconductors, displays, and automobiles, but also in the logistics sector where the size or shape of the objects being measured is inconsistent, as it supports a wide field of view," he said.
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