How can scratches and dents on large metal surfaces be reliably detected?

The picture shows a blue laser line on a metal surface.

2D/3D profile sensors enable the precise detection of scratches, dents and other irregularities on large metal surfaces – even in the presence of movement and reflective materials. They deliver micrometer-precise measurements, cover wide areas and ensure reliable quality control in industrial production.

Experience sensors and Machine Vision live – our showroom in Tettnang

Die Abbildung zeigt zwei unterschiedliche Anwendungsbeispiele, die mit wenglor-Sensoren gelöst werden können.

The Tettnang showroom offers a hands-on experience of sensor and Machine Vision solutions. Visitors can directly test innovative technologies for measuring, testing and automation tasks, compare applications and receive individual advice – ideal for selecting the right solution for industrial processes.

Why does my weQube+ show RescueFS at startup – and how can I fix this?

The image shows the B50 vision sensor with the RescueFS error message.

If a weQube+ camera starts in RescueFS mode instead of the regular system, there is usually a problem with the firmware or the file system. This article describes the cause of this start-up behavior and shows a clearly structured procedure for restoring operability by means of a defined firmware installation.

How does an auto-focus work?

The picture shows a Smart Camera with integrated illumination from three perspectives.

Sharp images at the touch of a button – even in industrial image processing Whether in the camera of a smartphone, a microscope or an industrial vision system – auto-focus ensures that the image is automatically focused. But how exactly does this work? And which technologies are used in industrial image processing? What does the […]

How can I combine several 1D/2D code scanners from the C5PC series via daisy chain?

Das Bild ist links ein Codescanner abgebildet und rechts ein Anwendungsbeispiel, bei dem vier im Kreis angeordnete Codescanner eine Dose abscannen.

Several 1D/2D code scanners from the C5PC series can be connected via a daisy chain structure to form a coordinated system. The article explains how the devices are electrically connected, configured with the Device Discovery Utility and networked as master and slave devices so that codes can be reliably captured from different angles and the data can be evaluated centrally.

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 […]