The Festo VTSA-CB-F valve terminal achieves safe applications with minimal effort for plug-and-play functionality with the Rockwell Automation ecosystem.

ISLANDIA, N.Y. (PRWEB)
November 11, 2020

Festo introduces to Rockwell Automation customers at Automation Fair, November 16-20, a unique pneumatic valve manifold that enables up to Performance Level (PL)-d Category 3 safety through an integrated serial bus backplane for pneumatics. The “C-Bus” plug-and-play integration simplifies, speeds up, and lowers component costs when installing pneumatic safety circuits, which are specifically for safe exhausting and preventive start-up.

The new VTSA-F-CB (CB for C-Bus) valve manifold offers serial communication that enables up to three safety-shutdown-groups per manifold. The VTSA-F-CB is compatible with combinations of pilot air control valves, soft-start exhaust valves, proportional valves, and vacuum generators.

“The VTSA-F valve manifold platform, a long-standing product in automotive applications, now offers with its C-Bus variant the ability to control downstream valves and devices via an integrated C-Bus backplane,” said Frank Latino, Festo Product Manager. “The VTSA-F-CB can dramatically reduce the number of components and time required to set up a range of safety circuits. The solution provides Rockwell OEMs and end users the ability to control valves with safe switched power zones and to monitor integrated sensors for safety feedback via Ethernet/IP.”

Visitors to the Festo virtual booth at Automation Fair will find an informational on-demand video of the VTSA-F-CB, a PowerPoint providing in-depth technical information, and the ability to chat with Festo personnel.

At Automation Fair, Festo also showcases:

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  The next generation remote pneumatic I/O system CPX-AP-I, which supports improved performance and easy commissioning
• CPX-IoT Gateway for IIoT and Industry 4.0 functionality
• CPX plus MPA for maximum function integration and serial communication for electrics and pneumatics
• IO-Link valves with Rockwell premier integration for fast commissioning and improved diagnostics
• And the revolutionary Festo VTEM intelligent valve pack.

Festo has been a proud, recognized partner of Rockwell Automation for over two decades as a supplier of intelligent pneumatic devices. Festo Encompass authorized products can be found on the Festo Encompass webpages. For additional information on other systems at Festo, call 800-993-3786 and/or visit https://www.festo.us.

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About Festo    

Festo is a leading manufacturer of pneumatic and electromechanical systems, components, and controls for process and industrial automation. For more than 40 years, Festo Corporation has continuously elevated the state of manufacturing with innovations and optimized motion control solutions that deliver higher performing, more profitable automated manufacturing and processing equipment.

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SigmaSense touch controller enables large 65 inch PEDOT sensor – A world’s first at this size.

“Large, flexible, PEDOT touch sensors will provide a new generation of user experiences at price points that enable broad adoption,” said Steve Sedaker, SigmaSense’s CMO

AUSTIN, Texas (PRWEB)
November 11, 2020

Heraeus, the world leader in polymer material innovations, and SigmaSense, the global leader in touch sensing performance, have jointly developed a breakthrough fully functional 65-inch PEDOT polymer touch sensor. This game-changing development – a world first – is poised to disrupt the touch sensor market providing superior optical clarity, reliable flexibility, reduced costs and SigmaDrive performance and functional advantages. This paves the way for affordable interactive displays of all sizes – even over 100 inches.

The solution is based on Clevios, a flexible and robust conductive PEDOT polymer, and enabled by SigmaDrive, SigmaSense’s current-mode sensing technology which supports super high resistance sensors at ultra-low voltages.

The new sensor technology powered by a SigmaSense controller will be publicly demonstrated for the first time at the trade fair C-Touch & Display in Shenzhen, China from November 19 – 21, 2020.

Heraeus Clevios Technology

Clevios PEDOT/PSS, the class leader in the field of conductive polymer chemistry, was formulated and coated via roll-to-roll process by Elite Optoelectronic Co., Ltd. (EOC). The sensor was then structured by laser patterning, processed, and assembled by Shenzhen Touchworks Optoelectronics Co., Ltd. (TWS). TWS laminated the sensor onto a flat panel display incorporating SigmaSense’s disruptive SigmaDrive™ touch controller.

Clevios PEDOT:PSS coatings do not add haze to the films, even under off-angle viewing, and thus provide superior optical clarity to the touch sensor regardless of the viewing angle or lighting conditions. Ultra-low light reflection is another advantage of Clevios that benefits the touch sensor optics due to its low refractive index, which matches with the refractive indices of the plastic or glass substrates. This intrinsic optical property facilitates invisible patterning by laser.

PEDOT:PSS has mechanical flexibility that is ideal for a range of narrow bezel and flexible computing applications. Flexibility eliminates costly crack-yield losses due to bending or flexing the films. A sufficiently thin sensor can be wrapped around the edges of the display to hide the bezel electrodes for narrow bezel designs – a feat that is risky today.

“SigmaSense delivers an unparalleled new sensing technology that can drive our higher resistance conductive polymers in touch sensors at sizes over 65 inches,” said Dr. Armin Sautter, Head of Technical Service Display at Heraeus GmbH. “The SigmaSense touch controller unleashes our optically superior sensor technology for use in markets that were not possible in the past.”

SigmaSense touch controller technology

SigmaSense has developed a new, innovative current mode analog to digital converter (ADC) technology. When this technology is applied to touch sensing, a hundred to over a thousand times better signal-to-noise is achieved compared to existing solutions. Large high resistance conductive polymer sensors are now possible for the industry. In addition, the entire display surface is sensed concurrently providing high speed human interface reports and high-fidelity information of all objects touching or in near proximity to the sensor surface. High speed, high-fidelity data necessary for machine learning object categorization bring a new generation of user experiences. High performance with low latency enables action-intensive gaming applications and gaming controllers to achieve new levels of capability.

“Large, flexible, PEDOT touch sensors will provide a new generation of user experiences at price points that enable broad adoption,” said Steve Sedaker, SigmaSense’s CMO. “Our SigmaDrive™ technology touch controllers are the world’s only controller that can drive these high resistance sensors at these large sizes.”

About SigmaSense

SigmaSense, the global leader in touch sensing performance, is bringing the best user experiences to products ranging from mobile phones and laptops to large monitors and digital signage. We are pioneering a comprehensive sensing technology that delivers 100 to 1000 times improved signal-to-noise performance that was previously not possible. SigmaVision™ capacitive imaging technology provides touch, pressure and object detection to the sensing surface, enabling a new generation of perceptive devices that are interactive and engaging. SigmaHover™ provides a superior touchless experience for public displays as well as any other device that uses touch sensors. Headquartered in Austin, TX, SigmaSense provides semiconductor products with development tools and support. For further information, please visit http://www.sigmasense.com.

About Heraeus

Heraeus, the technology group headquartered in Hanau, Germany, is a leading international family-owned portfolio company. The company’s roots go back to a family pharmacy started in 1660. Today, the Heraeus group includes businesses in the environmental, electronics, health and industrial applications sectors. Customers benefit from innovative technologies and solutions based on broad materials expertise and technological leadership.

In the 2019 financial year, Heraeus generated revenues of €22.4 billion with approximately 14,900 employees in 40 countries. Heraeus is now one of the top 10 family-owned companies in Germany and holds a leading position in its global markets.

Heraeus Epurio is the technology and market leader in essential materials for capacitor, display, and photoresist applications, producing Clevios, the pioneering standard for conductive polymers with over 30 years of demonstrated success; and ultra-pure specialty chemicals, which are a critical component in the semiconductor industry. http://www.heraeus-epurio.com

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Available in 42 inch and metric sizes from 0.1 mm to 0.5” dia., Meller Sapphire and Ruby Balls feature Mohs 9 hardness which is second only to diamond.

Unaffected by fast moving dirt, they can be precision ground into short focal length plano-convex micro lenses to precisely fit the vision systems on super small drones.

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (PRWEB)
November 11, 2020

Meller Optics, Inc. has introduced ultra-miniature sapphire and ruby balls that are unaffected by fast moving dirt and are impervious to most chemicals for use as lens systems in micro air vehicles.

Meller Sapphire and Ruby Balls feature Mohs 9 hardness which is second only to diamond, are impervious to most chemicals, solvents, and detergents and have surface finishes to 80-20 scratch-dig. Unaffected by fast moving dirt, they can be precision ground into short focal length plano-convex micro lenses to precisely fit the vision systems on super small drones.

Available in 42 inch and metric sizes from 0.1 mm to 0.5” dia. with A/R coatings that provide 85 to 98% typical transmission, depending upon the application, Meller Sapphire and Ruby Balls can be supplied with a calib-ration certificate validating diameter and sphericity. Other applications for these tiny balls include bearings, check valves, and stylus tips.

Meller Sapphire and Ruby Balls are priced according to material, size, and quantity; delivered from stock. Samples and price quotations are available upon request.

For more information contact:

Meller Optics, Inc.

Steve Lydon, Marketing

120 Corliss St. / P.O. Box 6001

Providence, RI 02940

(800) 821-0180 FAX (401) 331-0519

e-mail: steve@melleroptics.com

http://www.melleroptics.com

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“Between the light-up keyboard, built-in pop songs, and Keys to Success lesson mode, even extreme beginners can get to playing some really cool music very quickly,” says Ben Harrison, marketing manager, Digital Pianos and Portable Keyboards, Yamaha Corporation of America.

BUENA PARK, Calif. (PRWEB)
November 10, 2020

Today Yamaha announced the most fun, interactive, and affordable instrument of its kind for learning music: the EZ-300 personal electronic keyboard. With 61 light-up keys, an expandable playlist of built-in popular songs, and the unique Keys to Success lesson mode, there has never been a better way to make performing music “EZ!”

Thanks to the light-up keyboard, even someone who has never touched a musical instrument before can play along with a song within seconds of turning the EZ-300 on, just by following the lights. The keys are also touch-sensitive, meaning that playing them with more force makes the notes louder, just like on an acoustic piano.

The innovative Keys to Success feature is like having an expert (and patient) music tutor on call. It divides up songs into shorter phrases called Steps. Players can practice each Step repeatedly — with the aid of the light-up keys — until they master it, then move on to the next one. Of course, tempo may be slowed down to make learning easier still.

Although the EZ-300 comes right out of the box with 140 songs built in, users can expand its song library via simple drag-and-drop of MIDI song files (downloaded from the Yamaha online shop) from their Mac or PC directly via a USB connection. No additional apps are required.

Yamaha keyboards are famous for their ultra-realistic instrument Voices, from pianos to organs to strings, brass, percussion, guitars, synthesizers, and more. In the EZ-300, exclusive SuperArticulation Light Voices add gestures used by experienced players — such as guitar string harmonics or pizzicato plucks on a violin — to enhance authenticity even more. The diverse Accompaniment Styles, which put a virtual backing band at the user’s fingertips, are complemented by the Smart Chord function. This allows playing of one-finger chords perfectly matched to the chosen Style and musical key.

“Between the light-up keyboard, built-in pop songs, and Keys to Success lesson mode, even extreme beginners can get to playing some really cool music very quickly,” says Ben Harrison, marketing manager, Digital Pianos and Portable Keyboards, Yamaha Corporation of America. “Add touch-sensitive keys, drag-and-drop song support, a huge variety of accompaniment Styles and instrument Voices, and other exciting features, and the EZ-300 becomes a great choice for anyone learning to play as well as for more creative musical adventures.”

With the Yamaha EZ-300, learning and performing becomes so “EZ” that it’s clear there is no such thing as a non-musician. There are only musicians who don’t yet realize they are.

Pricing and Availability

The Yamaha EZ-300 is shipping to retailers by late November/early December at a manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of $399.99. For more information, visit Yamaha.io/EZ300

About Yamaha

Yamaha Corporation of America (YCA) is the largest subsidiary of Yamaha Corporation, Japan and offers a full line of award-winning musical instruments, sound reinforcement, commercial installation and home entertainment products to the U.S. market. Products include: Yamaha acoustic, digital and hybrid pianos, portable keyboards, guitars, acoustic and electronic drums, band and orchestral instruments, marching percussion products, synthesizers, professional digital and analog audio equipment, Steinberg recording products and NEXO commercial audio products, as well as AV receivers, amplifiers, MusicCast wireless multiroom audio systems, Blu-ray/CD players, earphones, headphones, home-theater-in-a-box systems, sound bars and its exclusive line of Digital Sound Projectors. YCA markets innovative, finely crafted technology and entertainment products and musical instruments targeted to the hobbyist, education, worship, music, professional audio installation and consumer markets.

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SWAGTRON created the only adult and kids hoverboards on the market with UL-compliant LiFePo™ (Lithium Phosphate) battery technology.

SWAGTRON was an early leader in safety as a first brand to market with UL-2272 certification, and that commitment continues today with the safer LiFePo™ battery technology and our exclusive 5-year battery guarantee,” says Jason Wakefield, SWAGTRON CMO. . . .

DENVER (PRWEB)
November 10, 2020

SWAGTRON®, the affordable choice in innovative, quality electric rideables for riders of all ages, is announcing the launch of a new T580 series of swag hoverboards aka swagBOARDS. The Twist, Warrior, and Warrior XL are exciting new hoverboards packed with technology for today’s young sidewalk warriors. Available for sale (and presale) at SWAGTRON.com.

Not all riders swag the same so SWAGTRON created three different swagBOARD designs built to accommodate riders big and small. Each design has improved features over competitors from the Warrior XL’s large 8” off-road wheels with Infinity LED rims to the exclusive ground effect LED lighting that syncs and pulses to the beat of your favorite songs on both the Bluetooth® Warrior and XL. Hoverboard up top. Boombox on the bottom. The Future Is Swag.

SWAGTRON believes Safety Is Swag therefore they created the only adult and kids hoverboards on the market with UL-compliant LiFePo™ (Lithium Phosphate) battery technology. Unlike lithium-ion which could ignite when punctured or damaged during play, the LiFePo™ batteries are noncombustible and nonflammable from direct punctures, physical damage or charging when used as intended.

“Hoverboard battery safety has come a long way since 2015. SWAGTRON was an early leader in safety as a first brand to market with UL-2272 certification, and that commitment continues today with the safer LiFePo™ battery technology and our exclusive 5-year battery guarantee,” says Jason Wakefield, SWAGTRON CMO. “Safety Is Swag, but these boards are also packed with eye-popping technology features that sidewalk warriors big and small will obsess over this holiday season.”

SWAGBOARD T580 WARRIOR XL FEATURES + SPECS

Colors: Black

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  Advanced technology, off-road style swagBOARD for SWAG kids BIG and small, all ages 8+
• 30 music-synced ground effect lights that reacts to the beat of your favorite playlist
• Booming Bluetooth ® speakers broadcast all major music apps including Apple Music®, Spotify® & more
• Flashing LED “Infinity” rims continue the swag forever and ever
• 8-inch XL off-road style wheels with all-terrain, puncture-proof, maintenance-free tires for conquering more than pavement
• Unrivaled 5-year battery performance promise — another SWAGTRON exclusive.
• 600 watts of raw SWAG power split between two high-torque motors
• LiFePo™ Battery safety features
• LED headlight and bright battery indicators
• Introductory Price: $199.99

SWAGBOARD T580 WARRIOR FEATURES + SPECS

Parental SWAG Tip: Activate “Training Mode” with the app and limit speed your kids can go.

Colors: Blue, Pink, Green, Black

Introductory to advanced featured packed swagBOARD for SWAG kids and teens, ages 8+

• 30 music-synced ground effect lights that reacts to the beat of your favorite tunes
• Stream music on Bluetooth® speakers from all major music apps — Apple Music®, Spotify® & more
• 5-year battery performance promise — another SWAGTRON exclusive
• 500 watts of SWAG power split between two high-torque motors
• Extra-smooth rides on large maintenance-free 6.5-inch wheels
• Battery safety features so comforting you’ll sleep like a baby
• Introductory Price: $149.99

SWAGBOARD TWIST T580 FEATURES + SPECS

Colors: Blue, Pink, Green, Black

Introductory, basic swagBOARD for kids, ages 8+

• 5-year battery performance promise — a SWAGTRON exclusive
• 6.5-inch maintenance-free tires with colorful, flashing LED wheel lights
• 400 watts of raw SWAG power split between two high-torque motors
• LifePo™ Battery safety features
• Rated IPX4 resistant to minimal direct contact with water
• Impact-resistant ABS polymer frame
• Introductory Price: $109.99

For the latest daily deals visit swagtron.com/deals for new holiday deals every 24 hours.

GET SOCIAL: @SWAGTRONUSA on Facebook, TikTok & Twitter; @SWAGTRONOfficial on Instagram

ABOUT SWAGTRON®

SWAGTRON is an industry leader in affordable e-rideables for all ages. Having evolved as the forefront brand in its category, SWAGTRON was celebrated for being a first brand to offer UL-2272 certification for electrical and charging safety on their hoverboard lines: Safety is Swag. SWAGTRON continues to expand its line of quality, innovative rideable products including electric bikes, electric scooters, hoverboards (swagBOARD), electric skateboards while maintaining affordability for all. For more information, visit SWAGTRON.com.

SWAGTRON ® is not affiliated, associated, authorized, endorsed by, or in any way officially connected with Apple Inc. or any of its subsidiaries or its affiliates. Nor with Spotify AB or any of its subsidiaries or its affiliates.

The name Apple Music ® and Spotify® as well as related names, marks, emblems and images are registered trademarks of their respective owners.

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Radiant Demonstrates Production Display Test and Correction Solutions at C-TOUCH & DISPLAY SHENZHEN

Visitors to the Radiant and Konica Minolta booth #1C01 will get a firsthand look at the application and impact of in-line test, measurement, and correction for display quality in several live product demonstrations.

REDMOND, Wash. (PRWEB)
November 10, 2020

Radiant Vision Systems, a leading provider of automated visual inspection solutions for display manufacturing, announces that it will demonstrate in-line measurement and correction solutions for ensuring the quality of displays at C-TOUCH & DISPLAY SHENZHEN, November 19-21. Co-located at booth #1C01, Radiant and sister company Konica Minolta (China) Investment Co, Ltd. will give live demonstrations of Radiant’s high-resolution photometric imaging systems, software, and lenses for evaluating the visual qualities of displays in touchscreen devices, automotive cockpits, and augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR) headsets. The booth will also feature special demonstrations of in-line test and correction methods that ensure component quality and production efficiency for new miniLED, microLED, and OLED technologies.

C-TOUCH & DISPLAY SHENZHEN takes place November 19-21 at the Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center and is one of the largest and most influential exhibitions in the touchscreen and display industry. With nearly 1,000 world-renowned brands participating in a 45,000 square-meter event venue, Radiant and sister company Konica Minolta will be joined by companies from both China and abroad to share and experience the latest display technologies across consumer electronics and other industries.

Visitors to the Radiant and Konica Minolta booth will get a firsthand look at the application and impact of in-line test, measurement, and correction for display quality in several live product demonstrations. Radiant’s ProMetric® Imaging Photometers and Colorimeters will be shown with the company’s TrueTest™ Software platform for automated pass/fail analysis of display brightness, color, uniformity, contrast, mura, and more. Radiant’s highest-resolution imaging photometers will also be demonstrated in special applications of OLED, miniLED, and microLED display testing and correction. In these applications, imaging systems will capture all display pixels in a single measurement image, calculate pixel-level output variations, and determine the appropriate corrections to be made to each pixel to ensure display uniformity. Radiant’s advantages for accurate pixel uniformity correction or “demura” have been widely implemented in the production of emissive displays (including OLED, miniLED, and microLED devices). These methods have contributed to commercialization of new display types by significantly increasing yield and lowering manufacturing cost by directly improving the quality of poorly performing display modules.

Radiant’s automated visual inspection solutions are a leading choice of display manufacturers for providing objective photometric measurement data at the speeds necessary for in-line quality control. These systems leverage the benefits of imaging technology for rapid, single-measurement analysis of displays, including pixel-level measurement. Radiant’s imaging photometers measure precise luminance and chromaticity values across all display subpixels in as little as a second per display, ensuring high throughput. ProMetric imaging systems feature USB and Ethernet communications for easy integration with industrial manufacturing systems. Developed for automated pass/fail qualification, TrueTest Software features a multi-test sequencing platform and an API for custom installations into any unique manufacturing environment.

In addition to production-level display test and correction, Radiant will demonstrate automated inspection solutions for augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) displays viewed through the headset, near-infrared light sources used for facial recognition applications, and backlit keyboards—ensuring quality across display devices and components. From the same booth, Konica Minolta will host demonstrations of Radiant’s photometric imaging and software solutions designed to evaluate automotive displays, including freeform display testing (for non-rectangular display shapes), view angle performance evaluation for in-vehicle displays, and head-up display (HUD) testing.

Visit http://www.quanchu.com.cn to register for the show, and learn more about Radiant Vision Systems by visiting booth #1C01 at C-TOUCH & DISPLAY SHENZHEN or online at http://www.RadiantVisionSystems.com.

About Radiant Vision Systems

Radiant Vision Systems works with world-class brands and manufacturers to deliver creative visual inspection solutions that improve quality, reduce costs, and increase customer satisfaction. Radiant’s legacy of technology innovation in photometric imaging and worldwide install base date back more than 25 years and address applications from consumer electronics to automotive manufacturing. Radiant Vision Systems product lines include TrueTest™ automated visual inspection software for quality control, and ProMetric® imaging colorimeters, photometers, and light source measurement systems. Radiant is headquartered in Redmond, Washington, USA, with strategic offices in California, Michigan, China, Vietnam, and South Korea. Radiant has been a part of Konica Minolta’s Sensing Business Unit since August 2015. For more information, visit http://www.RadiantVisionSystems.com.

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The Omron V275 label inspection system includes a high-resolution line scan camera and printer controls built into a Zebra ZT600 Series high-performance thermal printer.

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. (PRWEB)
November 10, 2020

Omron Automation Americas, a global leader in end-to-end automation solutions for manufacturing and other industries, recently launched its V275 Series printer-integrated label inspection and barcode verification system to help manufacturers in life science, food and beverage, automotive and consumer packaged goods industries more efficiently monitor their product and packaging labels. These industries have a strong traceability need to ensure that labels show the right content, are clearly legible, and contain barcodes that meet mandated quality standards.

The V275 is able to grade 1D and 2D barcodes at normal printing speeds to ISO 15415, ISO 15416, and GS1 standards while also inspecting human-readable content for accuracy and print quality using optical character recognition (OCR), optical character verification (OCV) and blemish detection tools. Logic in the V275 software allows for automated inspection of barcode content to expected values and data formats for both the machine-readable and human-readable information on each label. In the event of a label quality error, the system automatically stops the printer and alerts the operator via an output to a light tower.    

Since thermal desktop printers are most commonly used for label printing, Omron has built upon the strengths of its popular LVS-7510 printer-integrated label inspection system to offer the most tightly integrated and capable label inspection solution on the market. The V275 includes a high-resolution line scan camera and printer controls built into a Zebra ZT600 Series high-performance thermal printer. The web-based user interface runs on Ethernet-based communications from the V275 to the customer’s PC or server and offers label inspection template design, real-time label quality monitoring, template and inspection results data archiving.

Key features and benefits of the V275 include the following:

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  Forms a complete solution for the real-time inspection of thousands of labels per day
• Supports compliance with GS1 requirements for barcode quality to ISO 15415/15416 standards and GS1 General Specifications certified to ISO 15426 verifier requirements
• Uses Ethernet-based communication between the inspection system and the PC or server
• Reduces the risk of incorrect and poor-quality labels entering the supply chain, negatively impacting product quality and forcing returns and/or recalls
• Provides a highly visual, web-based UI for configuration, runtime label view, data archiving, user management, and audit trail (locally or remotely)
• Supports continuous label printing, single label tear-off, and peel and present
• Offers advanced label inspection design tools for grading labels to ISO standards as well as blemish detection for symbols, logos and other content
• Provides an API for integration of inspection information into other software applications
• Makes it possible to network multiple printers into a single PC or server

Industry professionals seeking to learn more about how the V275 can make label inspection more efficient and help improve traceability are encouraged to visit the product page on the Omron website by clicking here.

About Omron Automation

Omron Automation is an industrial automation partner that creates, sells and services fully integrated automation solutions that include sensing, control, safety, vision, motion, robotics and more. Established in 1933 and currently headed by President Yoshihito Yamada, Omron’s roughly 30,000 employees help businesses solve problems with creativity in more than 110 countries. Learn more at https://automation.omron.com.

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