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Newsletter April 2007


Scorpion Vision Software 5.2 with 3D and Stereo Vision Support

We are happy and extremely proud to announce that Scorpion 5.2 is launched April 12th 2007. 3D support is available as an option to all Scorpion versions from Lite to Enterprise.  The 3D options contain 11 new tools and is available at 1250 euro.

 

Scorpion is probably the first non-programming 3D camera system available.

 

Application areas for 3D Machine Vision:

  • 3D Robot Vision
  • Volume Measurement
  • Automotive Part Measurment
  • 3D Object Location and Identification

The animation below shows a simple three camera 3D system locating a cube in a work space 200 x 200 x 100 mm. The resolution is 1 mm in x,y and z. The following parameters are calculated: position: x,y and z and corresponding angles and volume : height, depth and width.

 

        

 

The most important features and tools are:

  • Simple two step 3D camera calibration
  • Full 3D visualisation and 3D types in Scorpion including 3D geometry method set
  • Improved tool component model
  • Measuring object size independent of it's position
  • ExternalReference3D - Our accurate and easy to use 3D camera calibration. This tool is the basis for all 3D tools.
  • ChangeReference3D - Moves a 2D plane using the 3D camera calibration. In robot vision this removes the need for multiple plane calibrations.
  • Locate3D - Fast and accurate location of objects in space - x,y,z - using one, two, three or four cameras. Clever business logic to remove "bad" points increasing robustness and accuracy. Three and four cameras can be used to extend the volume where the object is located.
  • ObjectPosition3D - Easy location of unknown 3D objects by combining information from multiple cameras. The third dimension of an object measured  by a pattern matching algorithm.
  • Retrofit 3D Robot Vision onto existing solutions without any hardware change - applies when camera is mounted on the robot.

The 3D options will be expanded with more capabilities and tools in Scorpion 5.3  Scorpion 3D can used with all digital firewire cameras, usb cameras and the entire range of Sony Smart Cameras.

 

More information: Thor Vollset - thor@tordivel.com - + 47 23 15 87 00

 

 

New Scorpion 3D Scanner

With our 3D Scanner we can create accurate 3D models of your products.

 

The 3D Scanner is based on multiple Laser Triangulation Profiles working in a common 3D coordinate system with the highest accuracy. A scan is fast and creates models with a resolution down to 0.01 mm. Combining Scorpion, Firewire Cameras, Lasiris Lasers with Sony Desktop Robots and Toshiba Machine's Cartesian Robots objects up to 1000 x 1000 x 500 mm can be measured. Above an animation of the 3D model creation is shown.

 

The concept creates unique opportunities in 3D measurement and OEM applications. 

 

Sample Application - Video: 3D Wafer Block Scanner 14 MByte

 

More information: Thor Vollset - thor@tordivel.com - + 47 23 15 87 00  

 

 

Two days Training at Copenhagen Airport 24 - 25 April 2007

Fly in to the best machine vision training - learn from the experts behind Scorpion. Meet your fellow Scorpion Vision Software user. Lunch and Social evening dinner hosted by Tordivel. Free participation when buying a Starter Kit upfront the course. Free Scorpion CD with course documentation, examples and more. Course based on newest Scorpion 5.2 including Stereo-Vision and 3D Robot Vision. 90% intensive hands on exercises.

 

smartcamLearn how to:

    1) Make a complete Scorpion Vision System

        Installing the Scorpion Vision Software

        Connecting cameras

        Sequence of operation

        Communication with external systems

        Customised user interface

    2) Configure the following tools:

        Blob, RadialArcFinder, PythonScript,

        LineFinder, PolygonMatch,

        TemplateFinder3

    3) Handle:

        Random product positions

        Product variants

        Identification of products

    4) Make a:

        Assembly Verification System

        Identification system

        High precision Gauging system

        Label inspection system

        2D and 3D Robot guidance systems

 

Course fee: 1.000,- euro incl. 2 lunches and one social dinner

 

Venue: Quality Airport Hotel Dan
Kastruplundgade 15 DK - 2770 Kastrup Denmark
Tel.: +45 3251 1400 Fax.: +45 3251 3701 Mobile: +45 3062 7574
Accommodation is not included and must be arranged by the participant.

Read the invitation.

More information: Helge Jordfald - helge@tordivel.com - + 47 23 15 87 00

 

 

Best accuracy, fastest deployment and most flexible robot vision

Best accuracy through:

  • Lens and perspective correction using Scorpion Calibrator technology

  • Locate, segment, sort and identify products with TemplateFinder3 using PolygonMatch technology

  • 2D and 3D vision functionality available

Fastest system deployment through:

  • Standard Scorpion Robot guidance profile for free

  • Complete system including standard:

    - Operator interface

    - Simple configuration

    - Interfaces to robots - TCP/IP,RS232

    - Easy to use product variants teaching interface

Most flexible through:

  • Sony SmartCam or PC hardware platform

  • VGA - SXGA resolution cameras - unlimited resolution using PC

  • more than 100 world class vision tools for your disposal

 

Become a Scorpion Robot Vision Integrator

We are searching for Robot Vision Integrators that want to make cost effective automation

solutions by using robots and machine vision. Read more...

 

Videos from our US Distributor - Valentine Robotics - http://www.valentinerobotics.com

More information: Helge Jordfald - helge@tordivel.com - + 47 23 15 87 00

 

 

3D OEM opportunities with the Unibrain Remote CCD Board Camera 

Tordivel is a Unibrain distributor focusing on their fine range of b/w and color board firewire cameras. With the availability of the remote CCD, new application areas are targeted.

 

All Unibrain board cameras are compatible with Scorpion Vision Software and provides a unique value for OEMs. Low cost 3D machine vision system can be implemented using multiple unibrain board cameras and Scorpion 3D.

 

More information: http://www.unibrain.com

 

More information: Thor Vollset - thor@tordivel.com - + 47 23 15 87 00

 

News

Read the latest news about Scorpion Vision Software and Tordivel.

 

Toshiba Machine Partnership

16.02.2007 TM Robotics and Scorpion put a sting in the tail of robot vision. Press release from TM Robotics.

 

EU Craft project 3D MultiCam

12.02.2007 Accurate and instantaneous sub sea measurements using laser projection and parallelized close range photogrammetry.

 

3D Vision research project

15.12.2006 The project aims to develop a technological platform to obtain and use 3D geometry measurements in the production industry.

 

Sony Smartcam XCI-V3

15.12.2006 New Sony XCI-V3 offers 60 fps performance for cost effective, high speed inspection and machine vision application

 

Scorpion Events 2007

Exhibitions

Scorpion Introduction Course

  • April 17-18, Waldbronn, Germany, Arranged by: Polytec
  • April 24-25, Quality Airport Hotel Dan, Copenhagen, Denmark, Invitation
 

Please contact Marketing Manager Helge Jordfald
More information: http://www.scorpionvision.com/32.html

 

Editor: Thor Vollset - thor@tordivel.com - + 47 23 15 87 00
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