Tip of the Week

Get techniques and best practices for using optical films and filters in your machine vision application, including:

• Using color filters on white light vs colored light
• Blocking ambient light with notch filters
• Sharpening details with color filters and linear polarizers
• The importance of brightening films on backlights for gauging or other metrology applications

We’re the go-to for the how-to for machine vision education and training.

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Module 1: Bright Field Lighting

Module 2: Lighting Specular and Matte Surfaces

Module 3: Introduction to Color Imaging

Improve Your Machine Vision Application With Color Imaging

Steve Kinney, Director of Engineering at Smart Vision Lights shows techniques and best practices for using color in your machine vision application, including:

• The pros and cons of color imaging for machine vision
• When to use color in your machine vision application
• Color discrimination vs. color confirmation, enhancement, or elimination
• Use of filters for color imaging

At Smart Vision Lights, we’re your go-to for the how-to for machine vision education.

Watch the Other Modules

Module 1: Bright Field Lighting

Module 2: Lighting Specular and Matte Surfaces

Improve your lighting techniques for all surfaces from specular or reflective to matte from Steve Kinney, Director of Engineering at Smart Vision Lights. Learn concepts and techniques for lighting for your machine vision application, including:

• Properties of specular and matte surfaces
• Challenges of lighting real-world surfaces
• Choosing the right light for your surface

At Smart Vision Lights, we’re your go-to for the how-to for machine vision education.

Missed Module 1?

Module 1 covered tips, tricks, and best practices for bright field lighting.

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