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When choosing a wavelength for an inspection, the useful question is: “𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗮 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗜 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝗹𝘀𝗲?” That answer often comes from understanding 𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗮𝗯𝘀𝗼𝗿𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗰𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 together. The balance depends on the material, the wavelength, surface condition, and incident angle. That wavelength piece matters a lot in machine vision. 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗿𝘆 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆.  ↳ Ultraviolet and visible light are more likely to interact with electronic excitation states in atoms and molecules, which can lead to absorption. 𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆.  ↳ Near-infrared light is often scattered less than visible light, so it can pass through certain materials more effectively. We break down the basic physics of absorption, transmission, and reflection in Chapter 32 of our technical series "Theory of Light and Color". Read it at: https://lnkd.in/gtVXBR-H #MachineVisionLEDLighting

Collimation is an underrated technique for increasing image contrast, especially in edge detection and measurement applications. And many machine vision engineers aren't even aware of it. That’s why, at the CCSA Technical Roundtable, we devote most of our time to 𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀—the physics behind machine vision lighting, including collimation and how to apply it. (Hint: form factor is just one of several ways) Join us to understand the 𝘄𝗵𝘆 and gain control over the 𝗵𝗼𝘄: 📅 August 27, 2026 | 📍 Memphis, TN  🔗 Registration link: https://lnkd.in/gdUhyANR #CCSATechnicalRoundtable #MachineVisionLEDLighting

We will be exhibiting at Lehnen Lab Tech Expo, a free technology showcase hosted by our partner Lehnen Industrial Services. Come meet us in Keene, NH on Thursday, August 6 to discuss your lighting challenges. Register by August 3: https://lnkd.in/gs6C6X3G #MachineVisionLighting

After thousands of lighting evaluations, one truth stands out: one of the biggest pitfalls that lead to costly redesigns and unreliable/poor system performance result from not considering lighting from the start. The scariest part? You only learn where your assumptions are wrong after you've cost your company time, money, and trust. Which is why we will break down the most common lighting pitfalls and how to avoid them at our upcoming CCSA Technical Roundtable in Memphis, Tennessee. This isn’t just theory. These insights are grounded in years of testing across countless applications. Of getting called into vision system emergencies and 9 out of 10 times finding that incorrect lighting was the issue. Don’t wait to learn lighting mistakes the expensive way.  Join us August 27 in Memphis, TN and gain the knowledge to build a reliable, high-performing system from the start: https://lnkd.in/gdUhyANR #CCSATechnicalRoundtable #MachineVisionLEDLighting

We will be exhibiting at Lehnen Lab Tech Expo, a free technology showcase hosted by our partner Lehnen Industrial Services. Come meet us in Keene, NH on Thursday, August 6 to discuss your lighting challenges. Register by August 3: https://lnkd.in/gs6C6X3G #MachineVisionLighting

Line scan imaging has a very obvious way of telling you something is wrong. The image starts to look like a fun house mirror. With area scan, you capture a full frame at once. With line scan, the camera builds the image one line at a time as the part, web, or conveyor moves past the sensor. One thing matters immediately: the camera’s line rate has to match the motion of the application. → When the line rate is too fast, the image shrinks. → When the line rate is too slow, the image can look really long. This is why encoders are so useful in line scan setups. Instead of guessing the line speed or relying on a fixed rate, the encoder gives the camera motion feedback. If the line speeds up, the camera adjusts. If the line slows down, the camera follows. Lindsey Sullivan and Emily Ting discuss designing line scan applications in the latest episode of Let's Talk Lighting. Watch it now: https://lnkd.in/gT7crDmH #MachineVisionLEDLighting

The time has come to lock in your seat for a full day of machine vision lighting training and hands-on practice. The CCSA Technical Roundtable is an essential in-person lighting training led by lighting specialists, combining knowledge-packed sessions with hands-on practice: 📅 August 27, 2026 🕘 9 AM - 4:30 PM (Free breakfast and lunch included) 📍 Serendipity Labs - East Memphis, 6584 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, TN 38138 As a thank-you for joining our Technical Roundtable, you’ll receive 70% discount off lighting for your testing lab for a limited time after the event. Whether you're troubleshooting a current application or looking to strengthen your lighting knowledge for future projects, this roundtable will give you practical takeaways you can use right away. 🔗 Registration link: https://lnkd.in/gdUhyANR #MachineVisionLighting #CCSATechnicalRoundtable

Machine vision performance often comes down to two things: Lighting and control. At Automate Show we're demonstrating two applications that have generated a lot of great technical discussions this week. The first features our custom LFXV lighting solution, which combines flat dome illumination with Shape From Shading (SFS) technology to enhance height variations on shiny and curved surfaces. This approach can reveal surface details that are often difficult to detect with conventional lighting methods. Paired with a Gardasoft controller, the system demonstrates how precise timing and illumination control can improve image consistency and inspection reliability. We're also demonstrating our turntable application, which combines controlled lighting and synchronized imaging to capture clear images of moving parts at high speeds. Like the LFXV demo, it relies on a Gardasoft controller to deliver the timing precision and intensity control required for demanding machine vision applications. When engineers evaluate lighting, it's easy to focus on brightness alone. But controller capabilities, synchronization, and repeatability often have just as much impact on the final image. If you're attending Automate, stop by Booth 3409 to see these systems running and talk with our team about your application requirements. #MachineVisionLighting #AutomateShow

One of the most interesting conversations we're having at Automate this week centers around a simple question: What details are you missing with conventional imaging? At Booth 3409, we're demonstrating a hyperspectral imaging system in partnership with Specim that shows how capturing information beyond the visible spectrum can reveal differences in samples that appear identical to standard machine vision systems. We're also showcasing our new and improved Light Wall, where attendees can compare: • Precision vs. flood lighting • Different wavelengths • Line scan lighting solutions • Various light form factors • IP-rated lighting options And if you've walked by our booth, you've probably noticed the air hockey table. While it's been a fun way to connect with attendees, it's also demonstrating the capabilities of our new logistics ring light. The system is capturing high-speed barcodes on a moving hockey puck, showing how the right lighting can enable reliable code reading even in fast-moving applications. If you're attending Automate, stop by Booth 3409 and see these demos in action. We'd love to hear about the inspection challenges you're working on. #MachineVisionLighting #AutomateShow

The booth is up, the demos are running, and we’re ready for Automate Show. If you’re walking the show floor this week, stop by Booth 3409 and say hello. Whether you have a machine vision application you’d like to discuss or just want to catch up, our team will be there all week and would love to chat. #Automate2026 #MachineVision #IndustrialAutomation