Imaging the Unseen: Real-World Uses of SWIR and UV in Inspection

Machine vision lighting expert Steve Kinney explores the fundamentals of non-visble imaging, including the cameras, optics, and lighting required for UV and SWIR.

You’ll see real-world examples of how these techniques are applied today, from agricultural moisture detection to verifying adhesives in automotive parts. We’ll also explain why adoption has been slower in the past, and why falling costs and new sensor technologies are making it easier than ever.

The OverDrive Advantage: Pushing the Limits of Machine Vision

Machine vision lighting expert Steve Kinney breaks down the fundamentals of OverDrive lighting, explaining how it works, why it improves imaging, and what factors to consider when implementing it.

We’ll explore different types of OverDrive and how they match different imaging challenges—whether you need faster response times, higher output, or more flexibility.

The Right Light: Select Machine Vision Lighting Like a Pro

Machine vision lighting expert Steve Kinney guides you through the process of selecting the right light for your specific needs. Learn about the different light form factors available, and when and why to use each one.

We review five of the most common light form factors, their strengths and benefits, and how to determine the best option for your next project. By the end of this session, you’ll have the knowledge to help you choose the right lighting solution for your machine vision application.

Machine Vision Lighting Basics Module 4: Optical Filters & Films for Better Images

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

Machine Vision Lighting Basics 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

Module 4: Optical Filters & Films for Better Images

Machine Vision Lighting Basics Module 2: Specular & 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.

Watch the Other Modules

Module 1: Bright Field Lighting

Module 3: Introduction to Color Imaging

Module 4: Optical Filters & Films for Better Images

Machine Vision Lighting Basics Module 1: Bright Field Lighting

Get tips, tricks, and best practices for bright field lighting from Steve Kinney, Director of Engineering at Smart Vision Lights. See concepts and techniques for the best bright field lighting for your machine vision application, including:

  • Why choose bright field lighting
  • Proper light placement
  • Practical applications of bright field lighting
  • Types of lights to use in bright field lighting

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

Watch the Other Modules

Module 2: Lighting Specular and Matte Surfaces

Module 3: Introduction to Color Imaging

Module 4: Optical Filters & Films for Better Images