Thursday, 18 November 2021 00:00
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XIMEA presented exciting new technologies and products at VISION 2021 in Stuttgart
A look back at Vision 2021
The whole XIMEA team would like to sincerely thank all the visitors that despite tough conditions and uncertainty stopped by our booth!
After three years finally, the VISION, the world´s leading exhibition of machine vision field took place in Stuttgart.
XIMEA was happy to be a part of it and finally meet all members of the vision family in person again.
In addition to the well-known wide range camera series, new technologies were presented at our booth.
Like the high-speed models based on Sony’s Pregius S sensors, advanced X-ray cameras, and high-resolution cameras utilizing larger format sensors, plus our special guest: Spot.
X-ray cameras over the years have become an important tool for applications such as Micro CT, Non-Destructive Testing, and Industrial CT scanning.
Ideal for these types of applications is the latest 37 Mpix direct X-Ray camera with sCMOS sensor from Gpixel - GSENSE6060.
Compact X-RAY cooled cameras ideal for micro CT scan
Besides the opportunity to explore the camera in person, the visitors were able to learn about x-ray imaging during the Industrial Vision days, from the presentation of our colleague Denis Lehmann.
The audience received an interesting overview and a detailed insight about the camera parts like - sensors, Scintillator options, fiber optic plate versions, etc.
At the booth, visitors could examine the most recent models from xiC and xiX camera series, equipped with Sony Pregius S sensors.
The high-speed, high dynamic range, high sensitivity and extremely low noise were the factors that made these cameras a highlight of this year’s Vision.
Description: Embedded vision camera range for use in Multi camera setup
XIMEA's innovative approach to camera assembly is another one of the aspects that makes the new models stand out.
Usually, the camera size is derived from the surface of the largest embedded printed circuit board - PCB with the sensor attached.
XIMEA has developed a solution that allows to detach the sensor head from the main camera body interconnecting them with a flat ribbon cable.
This permits to reduce the camera size, lower the heat, stack more cameras on smaller footprint or even interchange the sensors used.
Other newcomers to the xiX series are the high resolution models with large format BSI sensors from Sony like - IMX455, IMX461 and IMX411.
These cover the resolution range from 61 to 151 Mpix and are a great fit for Aerial mapping and Astronomy applications amongst others.
With the continued addition of more global shutter Pregius sensors, now spanning across 4 generations, users have a wide selection of options to choose from.
Much of the difference between generations is attributed to pixel size and overall pixel technology.
For each generation, the pixel size is different; 1st generation is 5.86 µm; 2nd generation is 3.45 µm; 3rd generation is 4.5 µm, and 4th generation is 2.74µm.
The newly integrated Pregius S line offers back-illuminated structure decreasing the sensor size while increasing the sensor sensitivity - Quantum efficiency.
A special guest who joined us at the Vision show booth and during X-ray presentation was Spot from Boston Dynamics.
The famous four legged robot was equipped with COMMON OBJECTS’ platform UltraView that controlled robot's actions.
The XIMEA cameras, used by COMMON OBJECTS, leverage Ultra-HD Vision anywhere needed, even remotely with UltraView.
The 4k 360-degree visibility makes sure to monitor anything from anywhere and allows Spot to move in throughout the area automatically.
The issue of Global component shortage was a big topic at the VISION 2021 and couldcontinue through the VISION 2022.
XIMEA´s team is continuously building the overview of a potential forecast for the near present and future needs to come up with ways to improve the lead times.
The mutual exchange at Vision will allow us to tailor the next developments even closer to customers’ requirements.
Thanks for visiting us and see you next year!
Below is the assembly of our existing product lines that were expanded and here is a short video from the show.
