Tag: contrast

  • Machine Vision: Pick and place with FLIR thermal imaging cameras

    Machine Vision: Pick and place with FLIR thermal imaging cameras

    Machine vision inspections using visual cameras can occasionally cause recognition problems if the product and background have too little color contrast. In such cases, thermal imaging cameras can be a practical solution – especially if the product has a different temperature than the transport medium. In many cases such temperature differences are caused by the…

  • How to Practice Photographic Composition

    How to Practice Photographic Composition

    Amazing photos require a combination of good equipment, lighting, and luck. But, most importantly, awesome images rely on the photographer’s knowledge of photographic composition. Consistently taking breathtaking pictures is a sign you’ve mastered photographic composition. Understanding contrast, balance, and relevant points of interest are fundamental in exceptional photography. Familiarizing yourself with these elements will bring…

  • Visteon shows off new dashboard technology

    Visteon shows off new dashboard technology

    Visteon, an automotive cockpit electronics technology company, has launched what it describes as its “breakthrough” microZone display technology. The virtual dashboard element is said to offer offers “significantly higher graphics performance” than traditional LCD displays. This new, patent-pending high-dynamic range display technology offers high contrast and brightness and wide color gamut that enables automotive displays…

  • Sick launches new compact image-based code reader

    Sick launches new compact image-based code reader

    Sick has launched a new compact image-based code reader, Lector621, for reliable detection of 1D, 2D, stacked codes, and plain text. The high-performance DPM – direct part marking – decoder can read laser or dot-peened codes perfectly, even in the case of low contrast levels, contamination, or poor code quality. This fills a gap in…