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| Article Title | Author | Company | eMag Issue | Article Synopsis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evaluating Barcode Reading Technologies | Contributed by | Microscan Systems, Inc. | Dec 2012 |
Is a Laser Scanner or an Imager the Best Choice for Your Application? |
| Electroadhesion | Charlie Duncheon & Harsha Prahlad | Grabit, Inc. | Dec 2012 |
Grabit’s electroadhesion grippers are an enabling technology. We enable mobile robots to have energy efficient manipulation where conventions like vacuum are not feasible. |
| Easily And Quickly Implementing Automatic Bin Picking | Nicole Rüffer | ISRA VISION AG | Oct 2012 |
The positions of unsorted randomly distributed objects in different depths of large containers can be determined three-dimensionally with moving laser lines. |
| 13 Truths about “Smart Cameras” | Contributed by | Boulder Imaging | Oct 2012 |
Clearly there are a range of issues with “smart cameras.” However, one may still be right for you – either today or even into the future. Yet, at this point you should be keenly aware of their various shortcomings - clear of advertising bias - to make an educated decision. |
| Automated Pallet Tracking in Food & Beverage Logistics | Contributed by | Microscan | Jul 2012 |
Without proper pallet tracking, manufacturers run the risk of costly product recalls, as well as negative impact on brand image. Often entire batches of affected product must be recalled due to insufficient pallet identification, even when errors exist for only a portion of a given shipment. |
| Interview – Wireless Assembly Line Robotics - Joseph Citrano III, of Honeywell | Joseph Citrano III | Honeywell Sensing and Control (S&C) | Feb 2012 |
A robot has multiple axis, so a wireless switch is sensing position on those different axis. A Limitless™ wireless solution includes wireless switches and I/O devices that are paired and communicate with a PLC or controller interface. |
| Eight Tips for Optimal Machine Vision Lighting | Shaina Warner | Microscan | Nov 2011 |
Tips for choosing the optimal lighting solution for a machine vision application. |
