1996 Vision Systems Buyers Guide
From noncontact coordinate measurement to
assembly verification, our vision systems buyers
guide will help you find a machine-vision
system that fits your needs.
A.A. Jansson Inc.
2070 Airport Road
Waterford, MI 48327
Ph. 810-674-4811 Fax 810-674-1234
Product: Mitutoyo
High-speed, high-accuracy 3-D CNC vision measurement using state-of-the-art
mechanical, optoelectronic and image-processing technologies.
Product: Used Vision Systems
Rebuilt and updated vision-based coordinate measuring machines. High accuracy,
at an affordable price.
Acuity Imaging Inc.
9 Townsend W.
Nashua, NH 03063
Ph. 603-598-8400 Fax 603-598-4684
Internet: info@acut.com
Product: I-Pak/CPD
Machine vision system for high-speed presence/absence inspection of printed
codes. Reliably determines if your on-line printer has functioned and printed
all charters in the code.
Product: I-Pak/DMR
Reliable and accurate data matrix 2-D symbology reader. Advanced image-processing
algorithms read damaged or distorted codes accurately.
Product: I-Pak/V100
On-line character verification system features proven I-Pak font-inspection
algorithm for reliable, accurate and validated inspection of NDC codes or
label ID codes.
Product: Intelligent Visual Sensor
IVS systems are high-speed, noncontact optical sensors for 2-D gaging, assembly
verification, flaw detection and presence/absence determination.
Product: IVS/PC
Industrial enclosure integrates an IBM-compatible PC with a variety of Acuity
machine vision processors, including the IVS, the I-Pak/V100 and the I-Pak/DMR.
Product: SR20 Symbology Controller
2-D symbology controller that incorporates robust, sophisticated image-processing
algorithms to achieve high performance and high accuracy.
Automated Visual
Inspection Systems LLC/
Autoroll Machine Co. LLC
11 River St.
Middleton, MA 01949
Ph. 508-777-2160 Fax 508-777-9453
Product: AutoVision
Manufacturers and integrators of proprietary custom visual-inspection systems
for end-user-specified applications. Industries include pharmaceutical,
medical and automotive.
Brown & Sharpe Mfg. Co.
200 Frenchtown Road
North Kingstown, RI 02852
Ph. 401-886-2000 Fax 401-886-2762
Internet: http://www.bwnshp.com
Product: LIBRA 200
Table model, automated optical 3-D vision measuring system with image analysis,
automatic edge detection, computer-controlled illumination, and up to six
objectives-magnification changes.
Product: UMS 432
Automatic, noncontact 3-D vision measurement system features extensive image-analysis
capability, autofocus and programmable objective magnification Versatility
exceeds traditional vision-measurement technology.
Colorado Video Inc.
6235 Lookout Road
Boulder, CO 80301
Ph. 303-530-9580 Fax 303-530-9569
Product: Video Measurement Equipment
Video equipment for measuring dimensions, intensity and other attributes
of objects in images. Video cross hair and line generators. Frame grabbers
for image analysis. Video contrast enhancers.
CR Technology
27752 El Lazo Road
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Ph. 714-448-0443 Fax 714-448-0445
Product: RTI-685
PC-compatible vision system. Powerful, low-cost machine vision system for
end users and OEMs. Software for guidance, alignment, inspection and image
analysis.
Cuda Products Corp.
6000 Powers Ave.
Jacksonville, FL 32217
Ph. 904-737-7611 Fax 904-733-4832
Internet: cudahitech@aol.com
http://www.cuda.com
Manufactures fiberoptics, light sources, laparoscopes, dental endoscopes,
CO2 lasers and dental probes.
Deltronic
3900 W. Segerstrom
Santa Ana, CA 92704
Ph. 714-545-0401 Fax 714-641-0946
Product: Video Projector DVC120
18X to 2,500X magnification, 50-millionths step accuracy, completely automatic
edge detection and measurement.
Design Technology Corp.
5 Suburban Park Drive
Billerica, MA 01821
Ph. 508-663-7000 Fax 508-663-6841
Internet: designtechnology.com
Product: Custom Vision Systems
Integration of vision systems with mechanical product handling for presentation
and sortation.
DI/MAC Technologies Inc.
2160 Premier Row
Orlando, FL 32809
Ph. 407-855-7450 Fax 407-855-1262
Product: Assembly-Pak
Assembly Verification Turnkey System. Machine-vision equipment with six
sigma quality and subpixel accuracy.
Product: Inspect-A-Pak
Label/bar code verification system. Machine-vision equipment with six sigma
quality and subpixel accuracy.
Product: VFCL Series
Video Feedback Closed Loop Process Control. Machine-vision equipment with
six sigma quality and subpixel accuracy.
Dorsey Gage
253 Mansion St.
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Ph. 914-454-3111 Fax 914-454-3140
Product: Model V1212
This system incorporates a large travel stage with motorized or manual and
CNC options.
Product: Model V124
With a large 12< x 4< measurement envelope, this model provides extra
versatility at a competitive price.
Product: Model V64
Our most economical system provides 6< x 4< travel with a variety
of available options.
Product: Model V66
Available in manual or motorized versions, this versatile system with 6<
x 6< travel can be configured to fit any application.
Electronic Measuring Devices Inc.
9 Park Place
Flanders, NJ 07836
Ph. 201-584-7971 Fax 201-584-6031
Product: Sceptre Vision System
Noncontact optical 3-D contour scanning system can be seamlessly integrated
with a contact system to provide multisensor capability to CMMs.
EMCO InterTest Inc.
27-1 Ironia Road
Flanders, NJ 07836
Ph. 201-927-2900 Fax 201-927-8004
Internet: intertes@ios.com
Product: N1700
Visual inspection and remote vision products. Miniature and pan/tilt cameras,
borescopes and accessories.
EPIX Inc.
381 Lexington Drive
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
Ph. 847-465-1818 Fax 847-465-1919
Internet: epix@epixinc.com
http://epixinc.com/epix
Product: 4MEG VIDEO Model 12
4MEG VIDEO Model 12 is a flexible image-capture, processing and display
board with up to 256 MB of configurable image memory and 50 MHz sampling
and display rate.
Product: COC402
Enhances the Model 12 with one or two 50 MHz TI TMS320C40 DSPs to provide
parallel processing up to 550 MOPS for basic imaging operations and accelerated
execution of complex operations.
Product: PIXCI
The PIXCI imaging board digitizes S-video, NTSC, PAL or CCIR as a PCI bus
master to PC memory at speeds of 30 or 25 fps.
Euro-Tech Corp.
14665 Lisbon Road
Brookfield, WI 53005
Ph. 414-781-6777 Fax 414-781-2822
Product: PG-1000 Cutting Tool
Inspection System
Video hardware-inspection system for the inspection and documentation of
cutting tools.
Focus Automation Systems Inc.
3-554 Parkside Drive
Waterloo, ON N2L 5Z4 Canada
Ph. 519-746-4918 Fax 519-747-9142
Internet: Shelley@focus-systems.on.cd
Product: WebScan 1000
An automated 100-percent web-inspection system for unpatterned material.
Detects such critical defects as down-web streaks, holes, contamination
and stains.
Futec International Corp.
212 N. Center Drive
North Brunswick, NJ 08902
Ph. 908-821-4555 Fax 908-821-6655
Product: PCD Series
One-hundred-percent, automatic inspection of flat, printed materials; on-
or off-line. Complete systems, including material handling, available.
Product: PKD Series
Automatic inspection of flat, unprinted materials. Detects coating, laminating
and/or other processing defects.
Geometric Research Inc.
11935 124th Ave. N.E.
Kirkland, WA 98034
Ph. 206-820-0574 Fax 206-820-0742
Product: RPS
Laser triangulation profile scanner. Designed for high-speed, complex 3-D
surface scanning for reverse engineering and process control.
Hi-Scope Systems
10 McKinley St.
Closter, NJ 07624
Ph. 201-768-2810 Fax 201-768-3944
Product: Hi-Scope Video Microscope
System features dynamic 360 rotation with oblique angle viewing, superior
resolution and great depth of field. 2-D or 3-D video measurement.
Innovision Corp.
8017 Excelsior Drive
Madison, WI 53717
Ph. 608-831-4441 Fax 608-831-2804
Internet: anbu@inno.heurikon.com
Product: IDAS
Turnkey machine vision system for in-line, speed-critical, noncontact, continuous
web and discrete parts inspection, measurement and gaging.
Product: IDAS/GMS
Real-time, turnkey, noncontact inspection, measurement and gaging system
to automatically gage, measure and inspect in-process, extruded product.
Instrument Technology Inc.
P.O. Box 381
Westfield, MA 01086
Ph. 413-562-3606 Fax 413-568-9809
Internet: iti@scopes.com
http://www.scopes.com
Product: Master Inspector
Compact portable console with complete high-resolution video-image-processing
system provides remote images. Simplifies chemical documentation, monitors
mechanical conditions.
Product: Small Video Mouse
Three interchangeable heads accommodate almost every inspection requirement.
Ideal for tube/pipe inspection. Automatic true color.
Intelligent Automation Systems
149 Sidney St.
Cambridge, MA 02139
Ph. 617-354-3830 Fax 617-547-9727
Internet: Info@ias.com
Product: 4Di
Three-dimensional imager. Works in real time to inspect on-line 3-D objects.
Uses structured laser lighting.
Javelin Systems
325 Maple Ave.
Torrance, CA 90503
Ph. 310-618-2140 Fax 310-787-8374
Product: JV-Series
Video Generator/Micrometer
Complete video product line consists of video generators/micrometers, CCD
cameras, monitors and lenses.
KAPPA Opto-Electronic Systems
15745 E. Valley Blvd.
City of Industry, CA 91744
Ph. 818-333-8891 Fax 818-330-8791
Internet: 70142.3361@compuserve.com
Product: CF 16 Series
CF 16 series of miniature cameras for inspection applications. Small-head
cameras attach easily to rigid and flexible borescopes.
Product: DVM 22
Pure video microscope with built-in zoom for magnifications of up to 43X.
Product: MFK II
Video-measuring device to gather dimensional data; distances: x, y, diagonal;
circles: radius, circumference; angles; statistical analysis; and standard
computer corrections.
Product: Microviewer
The Microviewer hand-held video microscope with integrated light provides
magnified view of areas otherwise not accessible.
Product: MVS-C3
3-D video cameras for regular, microscopic and endoscopic applications provides
live stereoscopic video images.
Linear Engineering
621 Via Alondra No. 611
Camarillo, CA 93012
Ph. 805-389-6670 Fax 805-389-6671
Product: Video Inspection System
The top in vision metrology. Resolution: 0.000005< Speed: 50 measurements/second.
Manual/semi-automatic/fully automatic. Affordable/all sizes available.
MEDAR/Integral Vision
38700 Grand River Ave.
Farmington Hills, MI 48335
Ph. 810-471-2660 Fax 810-615-2971
Product: VisionBlox
Visual software components to quickly build machine vision applications
with a Windows user interface.
Micro-Vu Corp.
7909 Conde Lane
Windsor, CA 95492
Ph. 707-838-6272 Fax 707-838-3985
Product: QUANTUM
Vision measuring with submicron accuracy and 17- to 25-inch-per-second speeds
using noncontact mechanics: air bearings, linear servo motors, granite ways.
Mikro Precision Instruments
5480 Nathan Lane N.
Plymouth, MN 55442-3939
Ph. 612-593-0722 Fax 612-593-0712
Product: MikroPro 4612
MikroPRO and Mikro-Skop metrology and disk-inspection systems, RB-8000 Auto-mated
Row Bow and BBIM-1200 Auto-mated Ball Bond measurement systems.
Mitutoyo (MTI Corp.)
965 Corporate Blvd.
Aurora, IL 60504
Ph. 630-978-5385 Fax 630-820-7403
Internet: http://www.mitutoyo.com
Product: Quick Vision
A 3-D CNC vision-measuring system combining state-of-the-art mechanical,
opto-electronic and image-processing technologies with powerful Windows-based
inspection software.
MSI Technical Sales
P.O. Box 9028
Schenectady, NY 12309
Ph. 518-346-7136 Fax 518-346-4134
Internet: 75503.1372@compuserve.com
Product: DynaVision Laser Sensors
Laser-based metrology and inspection systems for quality control. Accuracy
to <1 micron. Standoffs to >1 meter.
Product: MAPP/LAPP
High-speed vision systems. 1,000 frames/sec. 2-D. 500,000 lines/sec. 1-D.
Product: NUMEVISION
Line-scan cameras to 5,000 pixels. PC interface. For dimensional measurement
and defect inspection.
Product: RS2200 Ranger PCI
High-speed 3-D profiling system using laser/vision scanner. 250,000 x-y-z
coordinates/sec. 1,000 image frames/sec.
Product: Xcaliper/Sentinel
Image-processing software for dimensional inspection, pattern recognition,
OCR and defect detection.
Navitar Inc.
200 Commerce Drive
Rochester, NY 14623
Ph. 716-359-4000 Fax 716-359-4999
Internet: irooo846@interramp.com
http://www.navitar.com
Product: Navitar
Video Inspection Systems
Navitar makes Zoom 6000 and TenX video microscope systems, the MicroMate
Inspection Measurement Work Station, as well as Macro CCTV Lenses for machine-vision
systems.
Nikon Inc.
1300 Walt Whitman Road
Melville, NY 11747-3064
Ph. 516-547-8500 Fax 516-547-0299
Product: Veritas VM250/150
Veritas VM250/150 is a line of completely automated video-inspection systems.
It offers Windows-based measuring software, Nikon 10:1 zoom lens, optical
system and six-channel programmable illumination.
Noesis Vision Inc.
6800 Cote de Liesse
St. Laurent, PQ H4T 2A7 Canada
Ph. 514-345-1400 Fax 514-345-1575
Internet: ln@noesisvision.com
http://www.cam.org1"noesis
Product: Visilog
Image-processing and analysis software for prototyping vision applications.
Windows NT and 95. Wide selection of third-party frame grabbers available.
Non Contact International
1500 McGovernville Road
Lancaster, PA 17604-7006
Ph. 800-631-3333 Fax 717-569-6721
Internet: dyer@dyergage.com
http://www.dyergage.com
Product: Machine-Vision Systems
Machine-vision systems for circle lens, rolling mill, optical disk and flat
glass/container inspection.
Omni-Tech Corp.
100 S. Alloy Drive
Fenton, MI 48430
Ph. 810-750-6474 Fax 810-750-6745
CMMs retrofitted with state-of-the-art OTC-5000 controller for common system
inspection by contact/laser or vision data-collection techniques.
OPTEK-Operations Technology
P.O. Box 408
Blairstown, NJ 07825
Ph. 908-362-6200 Fax 908-362-5966
Internet: 103225.2620@compuserve.com
Product: OPTEK "Innervision"
Real-time X-ray vision system-Large-format, CNC-controlled, noncontact two-axis
coordinate measuring. Windows-based, CAD-programmable, SPC.
Product: OPTEK "Optical Series"
Large-stage, CAD-programmable, Pentium-based, two-axis, noncontact qualitative
optical inspection and quantitative measuring systems. SPC.
Product: OPTEK "V-Series"
Large-format, two- and three-axis, noncontact video coordinate measuring
systems. Pentium-based, CAD programmable, SPC, image archiving.
Product: OPTEK "VideoMic"
Video microscope, "field of view" measuring. 25X to 1200X, computer-based,
Windows format, subpixel accuracy, image archiving, SPC.
Optelec US Inc.
6 Lyberty Way
Westford, MA 01886
Ph. 508-392-0707 Fax 508-692-6073
Internet: dougr5@aol.com
Product: QC140
The QC140 is a fully integrated video-inspection system, ideal for inspection
applications in PCBs, quality control, medical and marking industries.
Optical Gaging Products Inc.
850 Hudson Ave.
Rochester, NY 14621
Ph. 716-544-0400 Fax 716-544-0131
Internet: http://www.ogpnet.com/ogp
Product: Video Inspection Systems
Noncontact optical-inspection measurement systems: contour projectors, video-inspection
systems and custom engineering for charts and fixturing.
Parish Automation Inc.
2323 Route 34
Manasquan, NJ 08736
Ph. 908-528-1300 Fax 908-528-6962
Product: Model 200 VIP System
The "INSPEC" Model 200 VIP Image Proof Comparator Station is the
ideal solution for manufacturers requiring inspection of printed materials.
Two-camera system boasts table dimensions of 64< x 54<.
Product: Touchmaster
Production Security System
In conjunction with our high-speed laser bar code scanners, computer vision
system or various sensors, provides the perfect solution for on-line packaging
security.
Parlec Inc.
101 Perinton Parkway
Fairport, NY 14450
Ph. 716-425-4400 Fax 716-425-7542
Product: ParleVision
Parlec's ParleVision video-imaging option combines state-of-the-art camera
optics with an integrated computer software package, simplifying tool measuring
and enhancing tool inspection.
Photo Research Inc.
9330 De Soto Ave.
Chatsworth, CA 91311
Ph. 818-341-5151 Fax 818-341-7070
Internet:
http://www.photoresearch.com
Product: PR900A: Video Photometer
Accurate luminance and color-distribution analysis for automotive and aerospace
cockpits, CRT ergonomics and lighting analysis. Windows-based software.
Product: PR940
CRT monitor geometry inspection and automatic-alignment system. Stereoscopic
imaging allows fixtureless testing. Sophisticated math compensates UUT's
control crosstalks.
Product: PR950
CRT monitor-automated measurement system. Up to seven camera tests for geometry,
convergence, focus, white balance and color uniformity.
PPT Vision Inc.
10321 W. 70th St.
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Ph. 612-996-9500 Fax 612-996-9501
Internet: support@pptvision.com
http://www.pptvision.com
Product: PASSPORT and Scout
Complete machine-vision inspection solutions consisting of two- or four-camera
systems capable of speeds of more than 12,000 parts per minute.
Probot Inc.
36 E. Industrial Road
Branford, CT 06405
Ph. 203-481-4764 Fax 203-488-3942
Product: RAID-1
Error verification/repair for printed circuit boards. Synchronizes and super-imposes
three user-controlled images of the board: CAD/Gerber data, real-time video
and highlighted error locations.
RAM Optical Instrumentation Inc.
1791 Deere Ave.
Irvine, CA 92606
Ph. 714-863-0221 Fax 714-224-0550
Internet: http://www.ramoptical.com
Product: OMIS
Noncontact, video-based dimensional measurement and inspection systems.
Easy-to-use precision systems for small to large parts.
S-T Industries Inc.
301 Armstrong Blvd. N.
St. James, MN 56081
Ph. 507-375-3211 Fax 507-375-4503
Internet:
http://www.industry.net/st.industries
Product: 8600 Video Inspection System
For precision geometric measurements. Includes 4" x 8" measuring
stage, exclusive crossline generator and QuadraChek geometric digital readouts.
SAMSys Inc.
2300 Yonge St., Ste. 408
Toronto, ON M4P 1E4 Canada
Ph. 416-483-5300 Fax 416-483-5589
Internet: samsys@samsys.com
http://www.samsy.com
Product: RFID Systems Developers
Sharp Digital Information Products
16841 Armstrong Ave.
Irvine, CA 92714
Ph. 714-261-6224 Fax 714-261-9321
Internet: Moore@sdismpt.sharpwa.com
Product: Alignment Card
High-speed normalized correlation daughterboard for pattern recognition
and alignment.
Product: AUXLUT Card
Dual-operand look-up table daughter-card for complex image calculations.
Product: AUXWARP Card
Arbitrary geometric-transformation card for rotation, unwrap, warping, etc.
of object being inspected.
Product: GPB-2 Image Processor
Single-board, real-time, PC-based machine-vision image-processing system.
Product: INCARD
Parallel three-camera input card for color inspection or multiple cameras.
Product: N-Way
Monitors up to 42 inspection-camera inputs, including multiple views of
object on one monitor.
Product: Single Monitor Adapter Card
VGA adapter for simultaneous display of host and image data.
Product: Universal Camera Board
Provides easy standard camera selection and modification of settings for
specialized cameras.
Sight Systems Inc.
3541 Old Conejo Road, Ste. 119
Newbury Park, CA 91320
Ph. 805-498-5276 Fax 805-498-5237
Internet: sightsys@aol.com
Product: GAPii
High-precision machine-vision measurement products. Custom products for
micromeasurement. Writes and maintains image processor and software for
motion control, autofocus and auto light-level control.
Sonnet Supply
12824 Simms Ave.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
Ph. 310-219-7770 Fax 310-219-7781
Sonnet Supply has been a cutting tool and inspection equipment distributor
for 50 years, representing some of the following lines: Mitutoyo (comparators,
hand inspection tools), Checkmaster (CMM machines) and various others.
The Tool & Gage House
538 Hebron St.
Charlotte, NC 28273
Ph. 800-438-2266 Fax 704-552-6869
Product: Ram Optical Instrumentation
Manual and automatic video-inspection systems with up to four axes. Stages
from 2< x 2< to 24< x 44<.
Tooling & Production Systems
P.O. Box 143
Sussex, WI 53089
Ph. 414-246-6110 Fax 414-246-1941
Product: Hurricane
Noncontact, high-speed inspection systems for small parts.
Unilux Inc.
290 Lodi St.
Hackensack, NJ 07601
Ph. 201-489-0800 Fax 201-489-3943
Internet: unilux.com
Product: Unilux 1000
Allows remote top-and-bottom inspection on hot mills harsh environments
in the steel industry.
Product: VIC System
Allows remote top-and-bottom video inspection on continuous process lines
in the steel industry.
VIP Inc.
80 Broadway
Cresskill, NJ 07626
Ph. 800-522-3842 Fax 201-567-7470
Internet: 72527.2702@compuserve.com
Product: On-line-Off-line
Vision System
Provides OCR, OCU, align and general measurement capability. Inspection
and "presence of" capability.
