Smart Cameras

When smart compact cameras are required, we work with COGNEX, a global leader in industrial compact cameras.

A smart compact machine vision camera is a self-contained device that combines image capture and data processing within a single unit, designed for industrial and automation applications. Unlike PC-based cameras, it does not necessarily require an external computer for image analysis, as it features integrated vision software.

Main Features:

• Compact:
  • Small form factor facilitates integration into production lines or constrained spaces.
  • Easy installation in industrial environments, robots, or inspection stations.
• Intelligent:
  • Built-in processing capable of executing machine vision algorithms directly within the camera.
  • Performs tasks such as defect detection, counting, measurement, presence verification, or barcode/QR reading without an external PC.
• High Connectivity:
  • Typically equipped with standard interfaces (Ethernet, USB, industrial Fieldbus) for seamless integration into industrial control systems (PLC, SCADA).
• Specialized Software:
  • Includes visual or graphical configuration tools, allowing inspections to be programmed without deep expertise in machine vision.
  • Some models support machine learning or neural networks to enhance detection of complex patterns.
• Robust and Reliable:
  • Designed to operate in demanding industrial environments (vibration, dust, temperature variations, variable lighting).