Automated Inspection

Automated Inspection Lighting Requirements

Specialized lighting is critical in automated inspection systems to ensures optimal visibility and accuracy when analyzing products.

Proper lighting is crucial in highlighting defects, inconsistencies, and other features that might be missed under standard lighting conditions.

It enhances the contrast between the object and its background, allowing cameras and sensors to capture precise images for analysis. This precision is crucial in quality control processes, where even minor defects can lead to significant issues.

Moreover, specialized lighting that can be tailored to different materials and inspection environments, improves the overall efficiency and reliability of the inspection system.

Typical Automated Inspection Applications

• Semiconductor Production
• Robotics
• Electronics Assembly
• Battery Production
• Food Production and Packaging
• Beverage Production and Packaging
• Pharmaceutical Production and Packaging
• Glass Manufacturing
• Paper and Printing
• Document Verification
• .. and more

Why is TALON a good choice for Automated Inspection?

Incredible Power Density

Talon can be configured to accept the entire range of light guides (fiber, liquid, etc.). When Talon delivers power density at the input of these light guides of 200 mw / square mm and above - laser like levels from a broadband source!

Narrow Spectrum / Multiple Monochromatic Sources in Single Illuminator

Talon combines energy from multiple sources and can be configured for exacting spectral applications. Talon can be configured to excite multiple narrow band fluorophores.

Flicker-Free

No image should be spoiled by random or non-random fluctuations coming from the illumination system. During development careful attention was given to the electrical filtering circuitry to ensure world-class flicker-free operation.

Extremely High-Speed Strobing (100KHz+)

Need to strobe? Strobing times of 100KHz are possible even at high power levels.

Maximum Power! (Flux)

Talon is capable of delivering intense levels of optical power. Over 30 optical watts at the  light guide input even when configured for low numerical aperture applications (solid angle).

Solid Angle (Numerical Aperture)

In many applications it is critical for light sources to contain their energy within a prescribed solid angle (to avoid stray light, to focus on a specific region, etc.). Talon has a configurable system that is capable of wide range of solid angles.

Linear Calibration

Talon is easily calibrated using automated software to deliver unique dimming response curves - can easily establish the min and max irradiance and the response curve between the two including a linear relationship between dimming level and irradiance.