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This page focuses on camera-related products that play an important role in the engineering and manufacturing fields, and introduces items that are attracting particular attention in research and development.Please take a look.
table of contents
- Camera usage in the engineering field
- Examples of using engineering cameras
- Popular engineering camera products at Unipos
- Chronos High-Speed Cameras | High resolution, 1000fps or higher shooting performance High-speed camera
- Orbbec Femto series | Equipped with 6-axis IMU, multiple units can be synchronized ToF depth camera
- ZED X Stereo Camera (ZED X / ZED X MINI) | Industrial grade AI stereo camera for autonomous mobile robots
- ELP Camera | USB connection specifications Camera
- DAVIS/DVXplorer Cameras | Human Retina Function Event Recognition Machine Vision High Precision Camera Sensor
- Summary
Camera usage in the engineering field
Engineering camera products are increasingly being used in a wide range of fields due to their collaboration with robotics technology.
It is closely linked to the application of improved safety, efficiency and cutting-edge technology and is widely used as an essential tool in the engineering field.
Industrial cameras, on the other hand, are gaining popularity in manufacturing and automated processes to support quality control, monitoring, and data collection to improve productivity.In particular, 3D cameras are enabling advanced environmental awareness in fields such as self-driving cars, robotics, and 3D scanning.
Examples of using engineering cameras
We have summarized specific examples of the uses of engineering camera products.
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quality management |
Cameras are used on the production line to inspect the appearance and dimensions of products, and are used in systems that automatically detect defects and abnormalities.This reduces human errors and improves productivity. |
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robot vision |
A 3D camera is attached to the robot arm to accurately recognize the position and orientation of the product.High-precision robot operation is possible, increasing the efficiency of the manufacturing process. |
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car industry |
- Cameras are used during the vehicle painting process to monitor paint quality and detect scratches and defects. |
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Logistics/Warehouse management |
Autonomous vehicles are equipped with 3D cameras and used in warehouses for inventory management and robotic picking.Accurate and quick inventory processing is possible, and you can expect to improve the efficiency of warehouse operations. |
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Energy industry |
Industrial cameras are installed in energy equipment to monitor power generation processes and transmission lines.Early detection of abnormalities and damage allows for improved safety and equipment maintenance. |
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architecture and construction |
3D cameras are used for 3D modeling of buildings and progress monitoring at construction sites.High accuracy and visibility are ensured in project management and quality control, enabling effective project implementation. |
The examples introduced here are typical usage examples of engineering camera products.Engineering camera products are also used in a variety of other ways.It is thought that its uses will further expand in the future.
Popular engineering camera products at Unipos
Unipos also handles many engineering camera products.We have collected some representative products, so please take a look.
Chronos High-Speed Cameras | High resolution, 1000fps or higher shooting performance High-speed camera
High-speed camera with high resolution and shooting performance of over 1000fps
A high-speed camera that takes continuous shots at high speed.
Although it is compact enough to fit in the palm of your hand, it is capable of high resolution and shooting speeds of over 1,000fps.
There are four models available, depending on maximum resolution and frame rate, so you can choose the model that best suits your needs.
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*Among the four models, Chronos 4 supports the highest frame rate of up to 1.4fps (resolution setting 40,413×320). |
Tegara Corporation is authorized as a reseller by Kron Technologies, the provider of Chronos High-Speed Cameras (Authorized Distributor)
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Tegara Corporation's TKS Division provides a complete system that allows you to use Chronos high-speed cameras immediately. Create a shooting environment using a web interface using a Chronos high-speed camera (camera body) + smartphone + PC + software + router.
Chronos high-speed camera shooting environment turnkey system |
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“The experiment starts from the day it is delivered!”Please consider Tegara's TKS (Turnkey System), which allows you to
Orbbec Femto series | Equipped with 6-axis IMU, multiple units can be synchronized ToF depth camera
ToF depth camera equipped with a 6-axis IMU and capable of synchronizing multiple units
A ToF 3D camera that can obtain high-resolution depth data.
Equipped with a 6-axis IMU, it supports synchronization with multiple units and shooting even in the dark.This product is expected to be useful in the fields of healthcare, robotics, and augmented reality.
Femto Bolt, Femto Mega I, and Femto Mega are equipped with the same modules as the Microsoft Azure Kinect DK.
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ZED X Stereo Camera (ZED X / ZED X MINI) | Industrial grade AI stereo camera for autonomous mobile robots
Industrial-grade AI stereo camera for autonomous mobile robots
Industrial-grade AI stereo camera designed for autonomous mobile robots.
A global shutter type camera equipped with a next-generation neural network (Neural Depth Engine 2).It has the performance necessary to operate smart robots in difficult fields, including a robust aluminum housing, high-quality lenses, high-performance IMU, low-latency and high-speed transfer GMSL2 connection, and external frame synchronization. I am.
The lineup includes the mid-range "ZED X (Baseline 120mm)," which supports longer distances, and the compact "ZED
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ELP Camera | USB connection specifications Camera
Cameras of various specifications with USB connection
We handle a variety of products from China's Ailipu Technology, a manufacturer that has been designing and manufacturing products in the field of surveillance systems for over 10 years, focusing on USB cameras and USB camera modules.
Ailipu Technology has obtained FCC certification for all of its products, and is actively working to obtain RoHS and UL certification.We also support customization (OEM production) and long-term supply according to your application, so please feel free to contact us.
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DAVIS/DVXplorer Cameras | Human Retina Function Event Recognition Machine Vision High Precision Camera Sensor
High-performance image sensor for detecting objects and events
A high-precision camera sensor manufactured by Swiss company iniVation, which develops neuromorphic vision systems.
Employing a patented technology that works like the human retina, it significantly reduces power consumption, data rate, and computational requirements compared to traditional camera sensors, and has high performance with latency of less than 1ms.
*Tegara Corporation is a manufacturer-authorized reseller of iniVation products.
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Summary
Thanks to technological advances in engineering cameras, the process of capturing and utilizing images and associated data has become seamless, and they are now being used in a variety of locations.
Particularly in smart factories, machine vision using industrial cameras can be said to be the cornerstone of control systems, and in the logistics field, it will also become a logistics 2024 problem.
It is expected that this technology will support efficiency improvements in the future.
At Unipos, we procure hardware and software from around the world in line with trends in engineering/manufacturing cameras and related technologies to support our customers' business and research success.
We will be happy to investigate products that are not listed on the Unipos website, so please feel free to contact us.
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