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Industrial Machine Vision

The machine vision industry, valued at approximately US$18 billion in 2023, is driving rapid transformations in industrial automation, quality inspection, and process control. Fueled by continuous advancements in imaging technology and artificial intelligence, custom optics and multimodal camera modules have become essential to fully harness the power of next-generation machine vision systems. Optopax delivers customized imaging modules that enable superior performance, compact integration, and AI-ready image quality. 

Solutions Offered

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When off-the-shelf cameras limit your machine vision capabilities, Optopax delivers custom optics and precision-engineered camera modules tailored for high-performance imaging. Today's advanced machine vision AI demands exceptional image quality even under harsh industrial conditions, requiring precise optimization of resolution, field-of-view, depth of field, and speed. Our specialized hardware solutions enable superior performance, reliability, and accuracy, overcoming the constraints of standard imaging systems.

Custom camera and illumination system for factory inspection

With over 300 years of combined experience, our expert team designs custom mono, stereo and multimodal camera modules. Hybrid stereo modules options include integrated Time-of-Flight (TOF) and structured light, overcoming limitations of traditional stereo CMOS. Leveraging next-generation sensors with high speed capture, rolling or global shutters, wide dynamic range, and large bit depth, our solutions ensure reliable, high-quality imaging performance even in challenging and variable lighting conditions.

How Optopax can help

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Image Quality Optimization

Optimized image quality enhances clarity, reducing AI computational load and improving feature detection accuracy. High-quality images enable faster processing and fewer errors. Optopax designs high-resolution machine vision lenses, precisely matched to CMOS camera modules, ensuring superior image quality for industrial applications.

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Custom Camera System Design

Optimizing camera systems requires matching lens design with the right CMOS sensor. Emerging sensor technologies enhance low-light performance, dynamic range, size, cost, power, speed, and noise. Optopax integrates cutting-edge sensors from Sony, OmniVision, and OnSemi into machine vision camera modules

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Multimodal Camera Assemblies

Modern machine vision integrates multispectral, hyperspectral, dot projectors, and stereo vision to enhance data capture and analysis. These technologies improve accuracy and decision-making in complex applications. Optopax specializes in designing compact, reliable multi-modality sensing systems for industrial and machine vision applications.

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Lighting & Illumination Challenges

Camera sensor selection, lens/optics design, illumination source and its relative position to the camera all all critical factors within the design process. Optopax has experience in designing and manufacturing optimized camera and illumination systems tailored to meet the unique requirements of machine vision applications in factory, warehouse and commercial/retail environments. 

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Harsh

Environments

Industrial environments challenge vision camera reliability with dust, vibrations, temperature extremes, and moisture, impacting performance and image quality. Robust design enhances durability, extends system lifetime, and reduces AI algorithm stress by minimizing performance variations, ensuring consistent and reliable machine vision operation.

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OEM

Manufacturing

Optopax offers integrated manufacturing services for custom optics and camera modules providing seamless transition between design and production. Offshore manufacturing lowers costs, while in-region Optopax quality control ensures product excellence. Flexible small-batch production allows customers to cost-effectively validate and scale specialized designs tailored precisely to their needs. Both PRC and non-PRC factory options available.

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