Feature

65,536 shades of grey

Automated inspection is becoming increasingly demanding. As parts become more complex, the materials used are also changing, with shiny, mixed material, specular, and even transparent surfaces that need to be scanned with micron-level accuracy. More than ever, operators need to be sure that they are achieving not only greater accuracy, but also greater repeatability, to meet their inspection challenges.

07/10/2022 12:40:18

Helping to overcome these challenges, SmartRay manufactures 3D laser triangulation sensors for quality inspection and metrology.

SmartRay ECCO sensors can be combined with third-party deep-learning software packages to train the software for accurate defect detection in the quality control systems used in the automated inspection of glass screens.

Pairing a vision sensor with deep-learning software
Glass screen inspection is a very challenging application, as laser light typically transmits through transparent objects, making it difficult to “see” the surface, so an advanced scanning solution is needed to measure defects.

Read the full article in DPA's October issue

Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.