Advancements in Sensing in Industrial Automation

David Dechow

David L. Dechow is an engineer, programmer, and entrepreneur specializing in the integration of machine vision, robotics, and other automation technologies. Over a long career in the industry, he has served various companies including Landing AI, Integro Technologies, and Fanuc America. Most notably he was founder, owner, and principal engineer for two systems integration firms delivering successful machine vision and robotic solutions for nearly 30 years. Currently Mr. Dechow provides technology consulting and integration services through his company Machine Vision Source, LLC (MVSource.com) and also works as consulting Director at TechB2B supplying training and technology services to their clients.

Mr. Dechow is a recipient of the A3 Automated Imaging Achievement Award honoring industry leaders for outstanding career contributions in industrial and/or scientific imaging. He is a member of the Association for Advancing Automation (A3) Imaging Technology Strategy Board, and is a contributing editor with Vision Systems Design magazine, and technical advisory board member with Saccade Vision Ltd.

As a key educator within the machine vision industry, Mr. Dechow has participated in the training of hundreds of engineers as an instructor with the A3 Certified Vision Professional program. He also is well known for his frequent informative technical articles, papers, webinars, and conference sessions and classes covering a wide range of technical topics involving machine vision and enabling technologies in industrial automation.