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Where to Understand and Apply Machine Vision’s Many Uses
You and your team are designing a new camera that will capture images in an existing machine vision system and improve readability. You have the technical know-how to make it happen, but getting traction in a crowded marketplace is daunting.
Or you’re an end user and you’re looking for a camera that’s a better fit for your system than what you currently have. The systems integrator you’re working with seems reliable and has product ideas, but you’d feel better if you could get a second opinion. Online research itself means filtering out lots of questionable information. How do you find a manufacturer that will give you the best value possible?
As technology advances, trust remains a timeless principle for conducting business. A global association where suppliers, integrators, and end users speak a similar language around machine vision is a place to get trusted input.
Credibility
Machine vision is booming as noted in a 2015 Fortune magazine article, Why computers that ‘see’ are a hot technology. The equipment that helps “computers understand their surroundings” has been selling in record numbers. Figures were based on research conducted by AIA on 80 member companies.
Market statistics, networking, individual and company level certification programs, discounts on events, and advertising opportunities are all benefits of becoming a member of AIA, VisionOnline.org.
Making connections with potential customers or suppliers is a painstaking task if you don’t have an established network in place. AIA is a technology eco-system that goes in-depth. Machine vision standards are clearly explained, product information and applications are covered in detail, and industry updates highlight trends and projections.
Community
An example of compiling expertise is contained in AIA’s 2016 Machine Vision Camera Market Study. It shows the impact that machine vision is having on the development of automation including robotics and the use of drones. The study gives in-depth information on camera capabilities, features, and projected industry trends for the next five years.
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On February 24th, Apple announced a “commitment… to spend and invest more than $500 billion in the U.S. over the next four years”, with plans for new manufacturing plants, enhanced support for manufacturing partners via their Advanced Manufacturing Fund, and a myriad of other initiatives. As part of this plan, Apple projects 20,000 new hires, with roles focused on R&D, silicon engineering, software development, and AI/ML engineering.
Browsing the AIA website reveals useful information from industry leaders, such as the blog article Components of a Machine Vision System. No matter what you are striving for, the machine vision expertise, tips and tricks that you will find on AIA’s website will help you achieve your goals.
Industry leading free webinars are also available, in addition to information on specialists like system integrators. On the Certification page, individuals and companies will find the resources to become a Certified Vision Professional (CVP) or Certified System Integrator (CSI) respectively. For individuals, becoming certified is easier than ever with the recent release of AIA’s online learning platform, which offers video courses of the CVP curriculum to visitors.
Continuity
AIA began in 1984 to create an understanding of machine vision and its most effective uses. The organization has more than 340 members from 32 countries.
The use of machine vision systems results in higher quality products in all industries from pharmaceuticals and construction to food and beverages and the vehicles we drive.
AIA offers online resources and in-person events, like the upcoming Canadian Machine Vision Conference, to explore hands-on the cutting edge developments in this growing and dynamic industry.
Make use of more automation resources like free videos and articles on A3.
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