Product Highlights #03 2026

 

Macro Precision, AI Vision & Edge Computing

This month's edition covers new optics engineered for high-resolution 24 MP sensors, two smart camera platforms bringing AI processing directly to the device, and an ultra-compact embedded computer built for demanding edge deployments, plus upcoming events across Europe and Latin America.

 

In This Edition:

 

  • Allied Vision Alecs - Open smart camera combining Alvium and NVIDIA Orin for on-device AI development
  • LMI Gocator 2D - PC-free 2D smart camera with edge-native AI and GoPxL inspection software
  • Kowa FC24M Series - C-mount lenses with floating focus for stable 24 MP imaging from close range to infinity
  • Neousys POC-915 - Fanless embedded computer with AMD Ryzen PRO and integrated AI acceleration for vision deployments
  • Events - Tech Days, trade shows, and customer events across Europe and Latin America in April and May

Allied Vision Alecs

An open smart camera for custom AI vision - without the external PC

Deploying AI-based machine vision typically requires separate processing hardware, adding cost, complexity, and potential failure points to the system architecture. Alecs addresses this by combining Allied Vision's Alvium camera platform with an NVIDIA® Jetson Orin™ System on Module in a single IP67-rated housing - giving engineers a fully open hardware foundation to develop, deploy, and scale vision applications directly on the device.

 

  • Choice of NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX 16GB (up to 100 TOPS) or Orin Nano 8GB (up to 40 TOPS) processing modules lets engineers match computational power to application requirements without changing the hardware platform
  • Available in 5 MP (Sony IMX548, 81 fps) and 12 MP (Sony IMX545, 40 fps) variants in mono and colour, covering a wide range of inspection and AI workloads
  • Linux-based Board Support Package (BSP) built on Vimba X, with an integrated recovery mode that ensures the camera always returns to a defined safe state - reducing field maintenance risk
  • IP67 housing rated for -20°C to +65°C operating range, with M12 industrial connectors, GigE networking, RS-485, and programmable LED status indicators for direct factory floor deployment
  • Compatible with Euresys Open eVision libraries (30-day trial included), enabling rapid development of object detection, classification, and tracking applications without additional infrastructure

LMI Gocator 2D

Edge-native 2D smart camera with AI inspection - no PC, no cloud dependency

For manufacturers running 2D inspection tasks - defect detection, OCR, barcode reading, measurement - the typical PC-based setup introduces maintenance complexity and cybersecurity exposure. The Gocator 2D Smart Camera consolidates sensor, processor, and GoPxL inspection software into a single IP67-rated industrial unit, removing external dependencies and enabling inspection deployment in hours rather than weeks.

 

  • Powered by NVIDIA Orin NX with edge-native processing, the Gocator 2D handles defect detection, measurement, OCR, barcode reading, and colour inspection directly on the device - with no PC or cloud connection required
  • GoPxL software provides a browser-based, drag-and-drop workflow with live debugging and replay-based validation, letting engineers combine AI-driven tools with rule-based vision algorithms in a single inspection process
  • Native industrial protocol support for EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, Modbus, and MQTT ensures direct connectivity with PLCs and modern automation environments without additional middleware
  • Shares the same GoPxL interface and data model, simplifying multi-technology deployment and operator training for facilities already running Gocator 3D smart sensors.
  • Built-in archival via local storage or FTP, with part ID embedding from PLC or PC inputs, supports full traceability and compliance workflows directly from the sensor

Kowa FC24M Series - KOWA LM75FC24M | KOWA LM100FC24M

High-resolution C-mount optics for 24 MP sensors, from close-range macro to infinity

Modern 24 MP sensors with 2.5 µm pixels demand high lens performance, especially when image quality must remain stable over a wide working distance range. The Kowa FC24M series addresses this with a floating focus mechanism that reduces aberrations from close range to infinity - including macro configurations up to 1.0× magnification with a close-up ring - making the series well suited to electronics inspection, medical imaging, precision mechanics, and high-accuracy 3D measurement.

 

  • 1.1" C-mount design with 17.6 mm image circle fully covers 24 MP sensors with 2.5 µm pixels, ensuring sharpness across the full sensor area without vignetting
  • Floating focus mechanism stabilises optical performance from close range to infinity, so image quality remains consistent regardless of working distance
  • 75 mm and 100 mm macro variants achieve up to 0.75× native magnification and 1.0× with a close-up ring, enabling detailed inspection of small electronic components and medical parts with sufficient working distance for lighting and mechanics
  • Broadband multi-coating across 400-1000 nm reduces ghosting and flare while maintaining transmission into the near-infrared range, extending compatibility with NIR illumination setups

Neousys POC-915

Compact fanless embedded computing for vision and edge AI in demanding environments

Vision systems in industrial environments require processing platforms that can sustain continuous workloads, fit within tight cabinet footprints, and operate reliably across wide temperature ranges, without the maintenance overhead of active cooling. The Neousys POC-915 is an ultra-compact, DIN-rail-mounted embedded computer designed around the AMD® Ryzen™ PRO 8640U processor that meets these requirements and carries UL Listing (E511805), a certification held by few rugged computers in this class.

 

  • UL Listed (E511805) as a rugged industrial computer - a certification rare among comparable platforms - simplifies compliance for US market deployments and confirms independently verified safety standards
  • MIL-STD-810H certified for shock and vibration - built to withstand the mechanical stresses of demanding field environments, including control cabinets, trackside installations, and vehicle-mounted deployments
  • AMD Ryzen PRO 8640U with integrated Ryzen AI NPU (16 TOPS / 31 TOPS total SoC) enables on-device AI inference for vision workloads without additional accelerator hardware with up to 270% performance improvement over POC-500 series platforms
  • Fanless thermal design sustains continuous operation from -25°C to +70°C (at 15W), eliminating moving parts and reducing field maintenance in environments where contamination and vibration are a concern
  • Four GigE ports with PoE+ (IEEE 802.3at) support direct camera and sensor connectivity, reducing the need for external injectors and simplifying multi-camera wiring in space-constrained installations
  • M.2 Gen 4x4 NVMe SSD and DDR5-5600 memory support faster data access for vision logging, buffering, and high-throughput inspection workloads
  • MezIO® modular expansion interface allows I/O configuration to be adapted to application-specific requirements such as serial interfaces, isolated digital I/O, and wireless connectivity, without changing the base platform

Upcoming Events - April & May 2026


April brings a concentrated run of customer and partner events across Germany, Mexico, Portugal, and Spain, followed by two major trade show appearances in May.

 

 STEMMER IMAGING Technology Days I EDITION Teledyne

  • 15-16 April 
  • Munich

Your unique opportunity to get direct answers from the Teledyne Vision Solutions product managers and technical experts from Canada. 

 

ADVANCED FACTORIES

  • 5-7 May 
  • Barcelona, Spain

A valuable perspective on how machine vision advances smarter manufacturing through quality assurance and automation.

 

 


INTERPACK / Components 

  • 7-13 May
  • Düsseldorf, Germany

Focused insights into machine vision solutions for packaging, inspection and process reliability, with concrete approaches to improving quality, efficiency and automation in demanding production environments.

 

360 Tech Industry

  • 20-21 May
  • Portugal

Visit our stand at the trade fair and discover how machine vision drives industrial innovation through automation, quality control and more reliable production.