Precise compartment fine positioning for efficient high-bay warehouses

weQube+ vision sensor on the storage and retrieval machine for precise compartment fine positioning in high-bay warehouses

High-bay warehouses (HBW) place high demands on logistics: storage and retrieval machines (SRMs) must store and retrieve containers and pallets safely, quickly and accurately – even in aisles up to 40 m high. However, large or high storage structures are subject to constant movement: Loading, fluctuating temperatures or manufacturing tolerances can bend the metal struts. […]

Smart Camera or vision sensor – when do I choose what?

The image shows the Smart Cameras and Vision Sensors on the left and the Smart Cameras on the right, with a question mark in the middle.

Smart Cameras and Vision Sensors are indispensable in industrial image processing when it comes to automated quality control, identification tasks or measurements. Both systems combine camera, evaluation and interfaces in one compact device – but what are the differences? And when is which system the right choice? What is a Smart Camera? Smart cameras are […]

Vision calculator from wenglor – the quick help for the right camera optics

A camera looks down on a circuit board from above. Four vertical lines run from it to the corners of the board. There are also the labels: Focal length, working distance, visual field width and visual field length.

Precise and sharp image acquisition is the basis for stable image processing. The interaction of camera, lens and illumination is crucial. The vision calculator from wenglor helps users to quickly and reliably select the right camera optics for their industrial application. Step-by-step instructions: How the vision calculator works Select camera:Select one of the wenglor products, […]