The human eye possesses remarkable precision, but when it comes to industrial inspection tasks requiring high accuracy, its capabilities are fundamentally limited. Advanced industrial cameras can detect material-specific characteristics invisible to our eyes — truly enabling us to “see what cannot be seen.” This capability significantly enhances vision system reliability and is crucial for achieving optimal results in quality control processes.

SWIR - The Classic Invisible

SWIR (Short Wave Infrared) inspection systems have proven effective across various industrial applications, including semiconductor wafer defect detection, food contamination location, material identification, chemical analysis, moisture detection, and liquid recognition. Increasing numbers of application developers are recognizing the advantages offered by SWIR technology.

SVS-Vistek has pioneered advancements in SWIR imaging through its latest camera line featuring Sony’s SenSWIR sensor with these key benefits:

  • A single sensor covering wavelengths from 400 to 1,700nm
  • High resolution combined with high dynamic range

Our cutting-edge SWIR cameras deliver superior performance for cost-effective implementation across various industries. Key features include:

  • Enhanced dynamic range and excellent image homogeneity achieved through advanced two-point NUC (Non-Uniformity Correction)
  • Robust industrial design compatible with GenTL drivers
  • Integrated multi-channel power strobe controller
  • Versatile interfaces including economical GigE Vision and powerful CoaXPress-12

Polarized Cameras - The Underrated Analyst

Polarized cameras offer capabilities far beyond simple reflection reduction. They leverage the polarization properties of light reflected from non-metallic surfaces to analyze structural characteristics.

Our high-resolution polarized cameras uniquely calculate both degree of polarization and polarization angle for every pixel from a single image. This capability enables effective inspection of challenging scenarios including composite materials, carbon fiber structures, difficult contrast situations like black text on dark backgrounds, and stress analysis in transparent materials.

UV – Lighting Up New Possibilities

While historically limited by lower resolution, ultraviolet imaging is experiencing renewed interest with the introduction of SVS-Vistek’s breakthrough UV camera featuring an exceptional 8.1-megapixel sensor providing unprecedented clarity in the UV spectrum (typically ranging from approximately 365nm to 400nm). This technology unlocks entirely new inspection possibilities for detecting previously unseen defects across various industries.

The high-performance nature of our latest UV cameras makes them particularly suitable for complex industrial inspection tasks, including applications in semiconductor manufacturing, glass processing, recycling operations, precious stone evaluation, and automotive quality control.

The Lenses You Need

Optimal camera performance requires appropriate lens selection for extended wavelength ranges. SVS-Vistek offers specialized lenses compatible with our SWIR, Polarized, and UV cameras through a global distribution network.

We invite you to contact SVS-Vistek today to leverage the extensive imaging expertise of our specialists and ensure your application benefits from both technological excellence and economic efficiency!

Last Updated: 2025-09-05 03:04:19