Vision Spectra

@PhotonicsSpec Today is the Optics, Filters, and Illumination track with six presentations covering the optical technologies that enable high-performance machine vision and inspection. We hope to see you there!

Day 2 of the @TheVisionSpec Inspection Summit begins at 10 a.m. EDT! Miss something from the Industrial Imaging track on Day 1? Every presentation is available on demand following the premiere: events.photonics.com/Schedule.aspx?…

The Inspection Summit Begins at 10 a.m. EDT! Registration is free, and all presentations will be available on demand following the premiere: events.photonics.com/Schedule.aspx?…

Xavveo, an imec-backed startup building a new perception architecture, has confirmed that its proprietary silicon photonics chips are now production-ready. Read more here: photonics.com/Articles/Xavve… #MachineVision #Photonics #CMOS #Chips

A failed product isn't just a defect — it's data. Modern inspection systems turn defects into insight about production processes. That idea and more are explored at this year's Vision Spectra Inspection Summit. Check the program and register for free: events.photonics.com/Schedule.aspx?…

In research led by @ZJU_China in collaboration with @RMIT, scientists have demonstrated a way to build light-analysis capability directly into imaging hardware. Read more here: photonics.com/Articles/Tiny-… #MachineVision #Imaging #Automation #Inspeciton

.@Airbus is testing the use of computer vision for automated landing procedures and operational efficiency. Read more here: photonics.com/Articles/Airbu… #MachineVision #Automation

.@Orbbec, a robotics and AI vision provider, established an overseas manufacturing base — the RMVC Factory — in Bac Ninh, Vietnam. Read more here: photonics.com/Articles/Orbbe… #MachineVision #Manufacturing #Senors

Due to increasingly adaptive sensor technology, robotic arms are not only becoming capable of near-human-like movement. Read more from senior editor Doug Farmer here: photonics.com/Articles/Robot… #MachineVision #RoboticSystems #Robotics

.@framosimaging is making a strategic transition from component supplier to a provider of system-ready embedded vision solutions focused on integrated systems and scalable deployment. Read more here: photonics.com/Articles/FRAMO… #MachineVision #Optics #EmbeddedVision

Researchers in the Computational 3D Imaging and Measurement Lab at @uarizona now report clearing a hurdle toward endowing machines with “superhuman 3D vision." Read more here: photonics.com/Articles/Makin… #MachineVision #Sensors #Imaging

Hellbender Inc., a robotics engineering and hardware firm specializing in physical AI infrastructure development, has closed a $12.5 million seed funding round. Read more here: photonics.com/Articles/Physi… #MachineVision #Cameras #AI

Arkeus, a developer of sensing systems for defense applications, has raised $17.7 million to accelerate the development and global deployment of its AI-powered sensing systems for autonomous platforms. Read more here: photonics.com/Articles/Arkeu… #MachineVision #Sensing

The Embedded Vision Summit will become a distinct conference within SPIE Photonics West beginning in 2027. As part of Photonics West, the summit will run from Feb. 2-4 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco. Read more here: photonics.com/Articles/SPIE-… #PhotonicsWest #MachineVision

eyeo, an imec spinoff, has raised €40 million in series A funding, bringing the company’s total funding to €55 million. Read more here: photonics.com/Articles/Eyeo-… #MachineVision #Sensors #Imaging

.@AlliedVisionTec, a provider of industrial cameras and machine vision solutions, has established a strategic partnership with QDI systems, a developer of quantum dot imaging technology. Read more here: photonics.com/Articles/Allie… #MachineVision #Sensors #SWIR #Quantum

Exosens has acquired Emberion, a Finland – and U.K.-based company specializing in the design and manufacturing of infrared sensors, leveraging patented quantum dot imaging technology. Read more here: photonics.com/Articles/Exose… #MachineVision #SWIR #Cameras

.@OpticaWorldwide and SPIE have awarded the 2026 Joseph W. Goodman Book Writing Award to Close-Range Photogrammetry and 3D Imaging, 4th edition. Read more here: photonics.com/Articles/Optic… #MachineVision #Imaging #Photogrammetry

.@framosimaging has acquired EMAC, inc., a provider of custom embedded computing systems and integration services. Read more here: photonics.com/Articles/FRAMO… #MachineVision #Systems

Zebra Technologies has sold its Robotics Automation business to @SkildAI, a company building generalized robot intelligence for any embodiment. Read more here: photonics.com/Articles/Zebra… #MachineVision #AI #Robotics

Boulder Imaging, a provider of ultra-high speed machine vision technologies for wind energy and manufacturing applications, received an investment from funds managed by Lime Rock New Energy. Read more here: photonics.com/Articles/Bould… #MachineVision #Imaging