The Small 1x1 of Machine Vision
Technologies & Trends in Machine Vision
Staying Ahead in a Fast-Moving Market
Machine vision is one of the most rapidly evolving technologies in industrial automation. New developments in AI, 3D sensing, embedded processing and spectral imaging open up unprecedented possibilities for quality control, traceability and autonomous production. STEMMER IMAGING helps businesses turn these trends into reliable, high-performing solutions.
AI & Deep Learning: Smarter Inspections
Artificial intelligence is changing the rules of image processing. Instead of defining rigid inspection rules, AI learns from examples – enabling robust defect detection, pattern recognition and classification, even in highly variable conditions.
Common use cases include:
- Anomaly detection on complex surfaces (e.g. metal, food, textiles)
- OCR/OCV where fonts, angles or backgrounds vary
- Sorting of products by type, color, texture or shape
STEMMER IMAGING integrates AI tools into complete workflows – from data annotation to inference on embedded platforms.
3D Vision: Seeing in Depth
3D imaging brings spatial awareness to automation. It enables volume measurement, robotic guidance and layer control.
Technologies include:
- Laser triangulation for high-precision profiling
- Stereo vision for flexible bin picking
- Time-of-flight sensors for real-time 3D data
Our experts help select the right 3D method and integrate it into your environment – with the right optics, lighting and calibration.
Embedded Vision & Edge Computing
Processing visual data at the edge reduces latency, bandwidth needs and central system load. Embedded vision is ideal for mobile machines, robotics and decentralized quality checks.
Benefits:
- Compact, fanless design
- Real-time processing close to the sensor
- Lower total system cost
STEMMER IMAGING offers turnkey embedded platforms – tested, optimized and future-proof.
Spectral Imaging & Non-Visible Insights
Hyperspectral and SWIR cameras capture what the eye can’t see – such as material composition, coating thickness, or moisture levels.
Used in:
- Food sorting
- Pharmaceutical verification
- Electronics and solar cell inspection
We provide complete solutions: from spectral camera integration to wavelength-specific lighting and analytics software.
Factory Connectivity & Vision 4.0
Vision systems are no longer standalone tools. They are integral parts of smart factories – feeding data into MES, ERP or cloud systems.
Modern trends:
- OPC UA and MQTT communication standards
- Remote diagnostics and predictive maintenance
- Centralized data handling and dashboard visualization
STEMMER IMAGING connects your vision system to your factory IT – securely and efficiently.
MORE Services for New Technology Adoption
To help you benefit from innovation, we support you with:
Engineering Services
- Technology evaluation, PoC development, architecture consulting
Operational Services
- System rollout, AI model deployment, training and lifecycle support
Special Solutions
- Edge platforms, cloud integration, hybrid AI + rules-based systems
STEMMER IMAGING makes vision technology usable, scalable and secure.