Cameras optimized for an imaging system can provide significant performance advantages while reducing overall system costs. For the most efficient custom camera solution, it is advisable to seek suppliers that offer both engineering services and mass production capabilities.

When a Standard Solution Isn’t Available

When the exact camera you need isn’t available on the market, you have three options: build one from scratch, redesign your imaging system as a workaround, or commission a supplier to customize their product according to your specifications. While customization might initially seem more expensive than an off-the-shelf solution, a detailed analysis of total cost of ownership often reveals the opposite is true.

System redesigns and makeshift workarounds frequently lead to inefficiencies and higher costs due to poor quality and functionality. Building a camera from scratch may appear appealing because it offers complete control over the product. However, when working with cutting-edge technology, collaborating with a camera specialist can dramatically reduce development time by eliminating steep learning curves.

Benefits of Custom Camera Solutions

Using an optimized camera from the start allows you to focus on your core technologies while avoiding unnecessary design work. For industries with long product life cycles, custom cameras also provide better continuity and obsolescence management.

The most cost-effective approach is to find suppliers that handle both engineering services and mass production. This ensures manufacturability and supply chain stability are considered from the outset.

For instance, Adimec has developed an automated system for image sensor alignment in their cameras. Their standard and modified products take advantage of this highly accurate tool with minimal labor requirements. When designs are provided directly rather than collaboratively developed, these production efficiencies cannot be realized.

Moreover, companies like Adimec share roadmap information with their supply chain partners. This eliminates the need to establish new relationships when designing camera variations, as capabilities and expectations are already well-defined. Suppliers committed to modification also design for flexibility, enabling quick development cycles at lower costs through established options for interface changes, feature adjustments, or qualification testing.

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Last Updated: 2025-09-04 19:28:45