Industrial vision

Industrial vision is one of the key sensor technologies of the future. The sensors and systems available from Pepperl+Fuchs range from vision sensors to system solutions that are customized according to the needs of your specific application. From the rack fine positioning of automated storage and retrieval systems to sheet verification in print post-processing, Pepperl+Fuchs offers vision sensors that are designed for your specific applications. Light section sensors based on unique SmartRunner technology enable rugged solutions for reliable presence, completeness, and position detection, even for low-contrast objects and in a wide range of lighting conditions.

The specialists at VMT Bildverarbeitungssysteme GmbH, a Pepperl+Fuchs Group company, work with customers to develop the requirements profile and implement highly complex, innovative image processing and laser sensor systems, and complete solutions for sensor-based robot guidance and path correction.

3-D Vision Sensors

The 3-D sensors of the SmartRunner Explorer 3-D series are made for goods inspection on conveyor belts or for pick-and-place applications in robotics. The 3-D vision sensor delivers high-precision 3-D point cloud images in addition to 2-D images, and is available with stereo vision technology or time-of-flight (ToF) technology. Commissioning is performed with the intuitively operable ViSolution software—regardless of what technology or sensor version you choose.

2-D Vision Sensors

Pepperl+Fuchs offers application-specific vision sensor solutions for different fields of application. The sensors are ideal for a wide range of applications such as positioning, tracking, feature recognition, quality control, camera-based identification and optical measurement. Due to their flexible applicability, the universal vision sensors close the gap between simple 2D vision sensors and costly vision systems.

Laser Profile Sensors

Laser profile sensors from Pepperl+Fuchs feature optimal precision and reliability, regardless of surface structure, contrast, and color. Laser profile sensors are perfect for detecting, monitoring, and protecting even the smallest objects.

Vision Systems

Vision Systems represent the most complex stage in image processing and are adapted to the specific customer requirements of the application. VMT Bildverarbeitungssysteme GmbH is the competence center for vision systems.

Event Cameras

The event camera (IP65/- 30° to + 50°C) continuously records the last 60 seconds of the video stream. It provides a 24/7 live view of your application as well as an internal ring buffer to capture a video recording 60 seconds before and after a trigger event. Digital hardware input allows easy integration for event recording and improved error analysis. Full HMI integration is possible thanks to REST API.