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For over 40 years, ifm has developed, manufactured, and marketed sensors to industries that include assembly and robotics, automotive, material handling, packaging, metal forming, plastics, and food and beverage. We offer a complete family of position sensors, fluid sensors, diagnostic systems, networking products, and wiring solutions. Developing new products that increase uptime and productivity is a core belief of our company. We apply practical innovation to simplify technology and develop products that can have a positive impact on your production process. We have over 40 years of experience in working with industrial automation applications. Our knowledgeable team of technical support engineers will work with you to recommend the right solution, the first time.
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ifm introduces the new Industrial 3D Camera; a unique industrial imaging solution that enables automated machines to perceive their environment in 3D, with human-like vision.
ifm’s Industrial 3D Camera utilizes the revolutionary PMD Time of Flight Imager, which provides a 176 x 132 pixel array to quickly and accurately measure the distance of 23,232 points within the field of view. The distance for each pixel is calculated by comparing the phase shift of sent and returned infrared light.
Every measurement is collected simultaneously and made immediately available as a fully calibrated 3D point cloud, which can be sent to a PC or controller via Ethernet. This information can be used to construct custom algorithms to solve user applications.
ifm provides developers with a full SDK for frameworks such as PLC, OpenCV, ROS and Halcon, enabling customizable applications in Linux or Windows environments.
Key features of the Industrial 3D Camera include:
Lighting and Color Independent
PMD technology, at its core, is a measurement technique unaffected by changes in color and lighting in applications.
Long Operating Range
Four high powered infrared LED’s (850nm) are used to illuminate the entire field of view over the 0.3 -5m range. Each is protected behind scratch resistant Corning Gorilla Glass.
Wide Field of View
The Objective Lens defines the field of view. 60° x 45° and 40° x 30° options are available to best suit the application. The entire lens housing is
protected behind scratch resistant Corning Gorilla Glass.
Available at the low price of $1250, ifm’s Industrial 3D Camera is the best 3D industrial imaging value on the market.