With more than three decades in machine vision, Basler AG develops industrial cameras and the hardware and software that make vision systems work. The company supports projects from concept through series production and lifecycle support, including customized camera designs and FPGA-based image processing. Basler tests every camera through nine standard quality checks plus a customer-specific test, reports a 0.1% first-six-month failure rate for its self-produced cameras, and provides a three-year warranty on Basler products.
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EMVA 1288
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ISO 14644 Class 8
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Allied Vision Technologies GmbHAllied Vision Technologies GmbH develops machine-vision cameras and integrated 2D imaging systems, bringing together hardware, software and application expertise under one brand. Its portfolio supports projects from individual imaging components through complete vision solutions, with local production in Germany, Canada and Belgium and a worldwide support network. The company is part of the TKH Group and has more than 30 years of machine-vision experience.07646, DE
Active SiliconFounded in 1988, Active Silicon designs and manufactures imaging products and embedded vision systems, from autofocus-zoom cameras and frame grabbers to custom systems for image processing and machine control. Its UK R&D team combines hardware, software and FPGA expertise, while the company’s products support demanding applications ranging from space missions and industrial inspection to medical imaging and defense. Active Silicon is part of Solid State plc’s Steatite systems division and is ISO 9001 certified.SEVERNA PARK, MD
PiXARGUS GmbHFounded in 1999 as a three-person start-up in Aachen, PiXARGUS GmbH develops and manufactures machine-vision systems for automated surface inspection and dimensional measurement in extrusion and other continuous production lines. Based in Würselen, the company is particularly distinctive for its inspection of difficult corrugated-tube surfaces, using eight-camera systems to capture the peaks, valleys and transition areas between them. Its systems are used worldwide, with 1,300 installations supporting manufacturers in sectors including automotive and medical engineering, and its solutions are ISO 9001 certified.WEST CHESTER TOWNSHIP, OH
APG Vision, LLCSince 1990, APG Vision has manufactured camera and lighting enclosures that keep machine-vision equipment working in corrosive, wet, dusty and potentially explosive industrial environments. Based in Allison Park, Pennsylvania, the company maintains a catalog of more than 5,000 NEMA enclosures while also designing custom housings and OEM solutions, including FDA-compliant washdown applications. Its products are built to address standards such as NEMA, IP and explosion-proof specifications.238210ALLISON PARK, PA