Optical Measurement – a Game Changer in Industrial Manufacturing
Today, the fast and precise measurement of components is a must in Smart Factory processes for automated production and quality control. The experts at STEMMER IMAGING offer you innovative optical measurement technology that gives you 100% control of your series production – up to 1000 times faster than comparable tactile measurement technology.
Compelling advantages for the optical measurement of components
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We make optical measurement a competitive advantage for you
Due to the rapid evolution of machine vision, optical measurement has become a highly efficient technology replacing tactile metrology in almost all areas of industrial manufacturing. Modern imaging systems can perform measurements with an accuracy down to the nanometre range. They can be designed for 1D, 2D as well as 3D, depending on the task.
Here, optical measurement offers a decisive advantage: unlike time-consuming tactile measurements, optical measurement of components is carried out in a matter of seconds. Optical 3D metrology, for example, delivers measurements 10 to 1000 times faster and is also easier to automate. In addition, non-contact optical measurement guarantees the integrity of the measured surface. Even fragile and valuable objects can be measured ultra-fast, and data can usually be recorded in real time.
STEMMER IMAGING is one of the leading providers for optical measurement solutions and offers you customised systems integrating hardware and software from renowned manufacturers – tailored to your individual application.
The right optical measurement tool – for any task
The experts at STEMMER IMAGING provide you with carefully matched components to ensure maximum accuracy, quality and processing speed. Our cameras are accurate to the sub-pixel, our lenses are high performance and our illumination is optimally tuned to give you fast, precise, reliable and reproducible results for any measurement method – from 3D to 1D.
Optical 1D measurement
1D measuring is used for the optical measurement of components particularly for simple measurement tasks such as determining positions, distances or angles.
Optical 2D measurement
Optical 2D measurement allows you to measure areas, shapes, perimeter, the centre of gravity and the quality of a surface. You can also check the presence and exact position of characteristics.
Optical 3D measurement
3D measurement provides additional height information and allows you to measure volume, shape and surface quality such as cavities, scratches and dents, as well as 3D shape recognition.
Application examples for optical measurement
With carefully selected vision components, we enable you to reliably measure your parts in seconds – and achieve 100% control of your series production. Have a look at the following application example to find out for yourself about the great advantages of optical measurement technology.
Fully automated surface quality check of bearing balls
STEMMER IMAGING supported the Fraunhofer Institute in the development of a unique, fully automated inspection system for bearing balls with powerful, optimally matched vision components. Designed for a leading bearing ball manufacturer, the robot-assisted system uses optical testing technology to ensure that the ceramic bearing balls produced for high-precision ball bearings fully meet the specific requirements.
„Our partner's comprehensive know-how on all issues arising in the field of machine vision and the excellent quality of the components supplied simply convinced us. We will therefore continue to rely on STEMMER IMAGING's services and products for future systems.“
Dr. Andreas Diegeler, head of CeDeD
Top-level products for optical measurement
STEMMER IMAGING is one of the leading providers for machine vision and offers a comprehensive range of products from renowned manufacturers in the field of optical measurement. As an independent partner, we are not tied to specific manufacturers, allowing us to select the products that best suit your application.
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Turn STEMMER IMAGING’s know-how into your competitive edge. Our experts will show you the advantages of our machine vision solutions and develop customised systems for optical measurement together with you. We look forward to hearing from you!
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