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This section provides an overview for machine vision cameras as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 17 machine vision camera manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked machine vision camera companies as of December, 2024: 1.Zebra Technologies Corp., 2.JADAK, 3.STEMMER IMAGING AG.
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A machine vision camera is a specialized camera system used in industrial automation and quality control applications.
These cameras are designed to capture images of objects within manufacturing environments and convert them into digital signals for analysis by computer systems. Machine vision cameras play a crucial role in tasks such as product inspection, defect detection, measurement, and alignment on production lines.
Machine vision cameras come in various types and configurations to suit different application requirements. They may feature high-resolution sensors for capturing detailed images, high-speed capabilities for inspecting fast-moving objects, or specific functionalities such as infrared imaging for thermal analysis. Additionally, these cameras are often equipped with robust housings to withstand harsh industrial conditions and ensure reliable operation in challenging environments.
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Zebra is committed to empowering teams with the mobility and insight to deliver at the cutting edge of excellence. More than just providing intelligent hardware, they offer solutions that give organizations complete visibility to make smart, nimble decisions about what action to take now and how to plan for tomorrow. With 52 years of innovation covering ten industries, such as retail, healthcare, and banking, Zebra takes pride in creating a culture of respect, collaboration, inclusion, and innovation that gives organizations a competitive edge. Using decades of innovation, they design scanners, mobile computers, tablets, and printers with features and form factors made for you.
Vision Research Inc., founded in 1983 and headquartered in Wayne, New Jersey, is a designer and manufacturer of high-resolution cameras that are used for scientific research, industrial testing, sports broadcasting, and entertainment. The company produces a wide range of products, such as lens mounts, cables, cameras, and cables. The company’s raw materials include precision optics, high-speed electronic components, and rugged materials for camera housing. The company is certified by ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and OHSAS 18001:2007.
Wenglor Sensoric LLC is a supplier and manufacturer of smart sensor and image processing technologies and solutions. Established in 1983, the company is headquartered in Tettnang, Germany. The company's main activities encompass the design, manufacturing, and distribution of sensor solutions for automation and industrial applications such as Sensors, Machine Vision, Connection and Network Technology and Accessories. Wenglor Sensoric specializes in sensors for position, distance, color, and image recognition, catering to industries like automotive, packaging, and logistics. The company offers a range of services including technical support and consultation.
Cognex Corporation, an American company founded in 1981 and headquartered in Natick, Massachusetts, is a manufacturer and supplier of machine vision and industrial barcode reading products. The company's product portfolio includes vision sensors, 3D vision systems, fixed-mount barcode readers, handheld barcode readers, and vision software. These products find applications in various industries, including automation equipment, automotive, consumer products, electronics, and life science solutions. The company also offers customer services, including technical support, product training, hardware programs, product lifecycle, and warranty programs. The company has facilities in the Americas, Asia, Australia, and Europe to facilitate the global supply of its products.
STEMMER IMAGING AG is a manufacturer of machine vision systems and components, founded in 1987 and located in Graz, Austria. The products include cameras, optics, illuminations, image acquisition, and software. The cameras are area scan cameras, 3D cameras, line scan cameras, and smart cameras, as the optics are fixed clear lenses, modular lenses, telecentric lenses, and macro lenses. The tools are used in food & agriculture, sport, transport, packaging, and factory automation. The company offers hardware assembly, software & configuration, labelling, and documentation.
Basler AG (Basler Group), founded in 1988 and a subsidiary of Basler Beteiligungs-GmbH & Co. KG, is a German manufacturer headquartered in Ahrensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, specializing in imaging components for computer vision applications. The company’s diverse product portfolio includes computer vision hardware, such as acquisition cards, cables, cameras, lighting tools, and lenses. It also offers network and peripheral devices, related accessories, and software solutions. The company supplies various digital industrial cameras, such as area scan, line scan, and network cameras, for applications in factory automation systems and intelligent transportation systems (ITS), as well as in sectors like life sciences, medical, and retail.
Allied Vision Technologies is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of high-performance digital cameras for industrial image processing. Allied Vision offers a wide range of machine vision cameras with digital interfaces for industrial inspection, automation, medical imaging, scientific research, traffic monitoring, security, and many other demanding applications. Its high-quality Gigabit Ethernet cameras, 5Gigabit Ethernet cameras, USB cameras, MIPI CSI-2 embedded cameras, CoaXPress cameras, Camera Link cameras and classic firewire cameras offer high image quality, outstanding reliability, and a very high value for money both in the visible and non-visible spectrum (infrared and UV).
Texas Instruments Incorporated was founded in 1930 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas. Texas Instruments is a producer of high tech equipment for industrial, automotive, personal electronics, communications equipment industries. Texas Instruments designs, manufactures, and sells semiconductors to electronics designers and manufacturers in the United States and internationally. Texas Instruments operates in two segments: analog and embedded processing. The Analog segment offers power products, including battery-management solutions, DC/DC switching regulators, power switches, linear regulators, voltage references, and lighting products. The Embedded Processing segment offers microcontrollers that are used in fields such as electronic equipment and digital signal processors for mathematical computations.
Imperx , established in 1982, operates as a prominent manufacturer and designer of ruggedized digital cameras and imaging systems in Boca Raton, FL. With over 40 years of industry experience, the company has its expertise in camera design and engineering. Serving diverse sectors such as aerospace, automation, transportation, medical, and robotics, Imperx offers exceptional customer service and technical support. Their ISO 90001 driven company explore Imperx's innovative camera solutions that cater to a wide range of applications.
The Imaging Source (TIS) is a Bremen, Germany-based manufacturer of cameras and other imaging solutions for industrial, medical, and scientific applications. Established in 1988, the company develops and produces board cameras, stereo cameras, and microscope cameras, as well as their relevant accessories and optics. The company’s products are used in various tech-oriented sectors including quality assurance, production automation, private security, and logistics. With branches on three continents, TIS also offers technical support, consulting, and training services to client corporations like Toyota, NASA, and Intel.
Omron Automation, situated in Hoffman Estate, IL established in 1933 is a manufacturer and supplier of fully integrated automation solutions to various industries. The complete portfolio of the company provides safety services, training, and automation services to keep people safe, protect their capital investment and increase their overall equipment effectiveness. The company has 80+ years of industry experience to benefit its clients. Whether a client is looking to protect their people, understand their functional safety risks, train their team, or refurbish a robot, the company can provide customized services to meet their client's needs.
Teledyne FLIR LLC, originally known as FLIR Systems and founded in 1978, is an American manufacturer headquartered in Wilsonville, Oregon, specializing in thermal imaging cameras and sensors, now operating as a subsidiary of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated. FLIR (Forward-Looking Infrared) offers handheld and fixed mount thermal cameras, thermal security cameras, thermography cameras, machine vision cameras, and gas detection cameras. They provide airborne systems, unmanned aerial and ground systems, land and maritime systems, and traffic management software. These products find applications in various fields and industries, such as airborne law enforcement, border and maritime patrol, critical infrastructure and force protection, search and rescue operations.
From industrial inspection to scientific research, Teledyne Vision Solutions offers world-leading imaging solutions to help you capture the data you need and make decisions in the toughest applications. Across the spectrum from infrared to X-Ray, and from silicon to software, we offer the most comprehensive portfolio of imaging technology and products in the industry, plus worldwide customer support and the technical expertise to handle truly unique challenges and give you competitive advantage. Teledyne Vision Solutions (TVS) provides the industry's most comprehensive portfolio of imaging technology. Our depth and capability are a result of the combined strengths of Teledyne DALSA, e2v CMOS Sensors, FLIR IIS, Lumenera, Photometrics, Princeton Instruments, Judson Technologies, and Acton Optics. We deliver a unique blend of innovation, reliability, and service you can trust in the design of your own competitive solutions. We look forward to working with you on your next design. Count on our relentless commitment to manufacturing excellence to deliver the highest quality components to drive your vision solution. For standard and custom/OEM solutions, designers and users of systems, anyone with advanced sensing requirements or need of specialized vision technology, we offer a wide range of solutions. This includes image sensors, cameras (1D, 2D, smart, SWIR, thermal LWIR, scientific and x-ray), 3D laser sensors and profilers, frame grabbers, and comprehensive software development tools that include AI.
Hikrobot Co. Ltd. is a manufacturer and supplier of mobile robot and machine vision products established in 2016 and headquartered in Hangzhou, China. The company offers forklift mobile robots for automated transfer of bins or pallets across a facility, and carton transfer units for unmanned picking or handling operations. It also offers machine vision products, such as area and line scanning cameras, and smart code readers for DPM and standard barcodes. The company mainly serves clients in the industrial automation and packaging sectors.
LUCID Vision Labs Inc., established in 2017 and based in Richmond, Canada, is a manufacturer and supplier of machine vision cameras and components. The company's product portfolio includes Phoenix machine vision cameras, Triton machine vision cameras, and Helios2 3D time of flight cameras. These products are used in various applications, including manufacturing for quality control, robotics, where the cameras are used for object recognition, and logistics and warehousing. The company is ISO 9001:2015 certified with a global partner network in various countries, including China, the United States, and Switzerland.
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zebra Technologies Corp. |
15.6%
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| 2 | JADAK |
12.1%
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| 3 | STEMMER IMAGING AG |
7.8%
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| 4 | Imperx, Inc. |
7.8%
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| 5 | The Imaging Source |
7.8%
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| 6 | Vision Research Inc. |
7.1%
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| 7 | wenglor sensoric LLC |
7.1%
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| 8 | Allied Vision Technologies |
7.1%
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| 9 | Texas Instruments |
7.1%
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| 10 | Omron Automation |
5.0%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the machine vision camera page as of December 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
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United States of America
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5 | 45.5% |
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Germany
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3 | 27.3% |
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Japan
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1 | 9.1% |
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China
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1 | 9.1% |
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Canada
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1 | 9.1% |
