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Seeing Through Clarity: Multispectral Digital Holography for Transparent Objects

January 12, 2017

Digital holography leverages amplitude and phase data to reconstruct 3D images, even of optically transparent objects. By capturing interference patterns with specialized equipment like The Imaging Source’s DMK 72BUC02 monochrome industrial camera, researchers can reveal structures invisible …

Discovering the Latest in Machine Vision Technology: Vision China Show Beijing 2016

November 3, 2016

The Vision China Show, aptly named “Beijing Shows It All,” marked the occasion of its 13th iteration. This event brought together over 20,000 visitors who were eager to explore cutting-edge machine vision technology and hardware at the China International Exhibition Center (CIEC) from …

The Imaging Source at The AOI Forum & Show

November 2, 2016

On October 20th, The Imaging Source participated in the AOI Forum & Show, showcasing its newest additions: the 33 series of GigE and USB 3.0 cameras. Every year, the Automatic Optical Inspection Equipment Association (AOIEA) hosts this event on campus, fostering collaboration between academia …

Vision Checks Optical Characteristics of Artificial Corneas

September 6, 2016

Thousands of low-vision patients could benefit from corneal grafts each year. However, with a limited supply of donor corneas, synthetic alternatives have become medically essential. Oxford MEStar, a bioengineering company, produces artificial corneas to address this need. Gary Livingstone, Managing …

Image-Based Automation Solutions: A Look at Industry 4.0 Trends from TAIPEI INTERNATIONAL INDUSTrial AUTOMATION EXHIBITION 2016

September 5, 2016

As automation processes continue to evolve, image-based technologies play a fundamental role in applications such as automatic inspection, process control, measurement and robot guidance. With the global transition toward smart factories (Industry 4.0, IIoT and IoT), companies face two key …

The DFK MKU130-10x22: Revolutionizing Microscope Imaging with Full Field of View Capture

August 29, 2016

In the world of microscopy, capturing a complete field of view without additional optical adapters is often a challenge. To our knowledge, the DFK MKU130-10x22 stands out as the only camera currently available that can be mounted on nearly all microscopes and capture the entire field of view seen by …

DFK MKU130-10x22: A Versatile Modular Microscope Camera Review

August 28, 2016

The January 2016 edition of Mikroskopie Journal featured a comprehensive review of the DFK MKU130-10x22 microscope camera, developed by The Imaging Source. Authored by J. Piper and M. Torzewski, this detailed article spans over fifteen pages and includes twenty-one images, thoroughly examining both …

Redefining the Universal Camera: Integration, Precision, and Versatility

August 24, 2016

The manufacturer has contributed significantly to the concept of the ‘universal camera’ by presenting this device as a complete and self-contained solution. Unlike other add-on cameras where operators could access the sensor directly, this model integrates a lens system, autofocus mechanism, and …

Using the Camera Without the Microscope

August 23, 2016

The camera body includes its own lens with autofocus and zoom capabilities, making it fundamentally suitable as an imaging device independently of a microscope. For simplicity, this example removed the lens-free tube because its outer edge created a round shadow in the field of view. It was …

Software Performance and Video Functionality Analysis

August 22, 2016

This article examines both software and video performance aspects to provide insights into real-world usage scenarios for microscopy applications. Software Overview Downloads & Installation The downloadable packages (Driver, Capture, Presenter) were straightforward to install with no functional …

Comparison with a Leica Add-on Camera

August 21, 2016

Although comparing two different cameras directly can be challenging due to the numerous variables that influence results, it is still meaningful to compare our test subject with the Leica MC 170 HD for reference purposes. We began by photographing neurons from specimens shown in Figures 8, 9 and 11 …

Illumination Types and Filters

August 20, 2016

In addition to bright-field images, techniques such as polarized light, darkfield, and phase contrast imaging can be flawlessly captured using the camera. Even very narrowly filtered monochromatic light (red, green, and blue) posed no issues for the autofocus system—neither in terms of exposure nor …

High-Precision Autofocus in Microscopy Delivers Reliable, Wide-Range Performance Across Objectives

August 19, 2016

The camera’s autofocus functioned with impressive reliability and precision. In practical tests, even under challenging conditions, it consistently delivered absolute accuracy. Visual assessments confirmed that no further corrections could enhance the focus achieved by the autofocus system. …

Practical evaluation of a camera-integrated eyepiece for microscope imaging at various zoom levels.

August 18, 2016

Practical Tests Screen Image Based on all tests conducted, proper adjustment of the camera and its accompanying eyepiece barrel (diameter: 30mm) on the binocular head ensures a usable screen image quality. The resulting digital projection provides clear images with minimal vignetting or distortion. …

Comprehensive Image Control with IC Capture Software: Manual and Automated Adjustments for Optimal Imaging

August 17, 2016

The IC Capture software offers extensive control over the final image. Numerous toolbars allow regulation of quality-defining image parameters, which can be selected or minimized through the Toolbar Manager. The control panel (Figure 4) is located in the upper area of the screen and contains all …