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This section provides an overview for image processing systems as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 8 image processing system manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked image processing system companies as of May, 2025: 1.Festo Corporation., 2.Barco Co., Ltd., 3.OEG GmbH.
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An image processing system is a series of system configurations that process, synthesize, and read characteristics of 2D and 3D images and data.
Image processing systems have become an indispensable technology for automatic machines and industrial robots because they replace the human eye and enable a variety of judgments and measurements.
Today, image processing is used in an extremely wide range of fields, including the following:
CT and MRI are the two most common types of image processing used in the medical field: CT is a two-dimensional (3D) extension of conventional X-ray images, allowing for the entire body to be observed; MRI uses a strong magnetic field and electromagnetic waves to allow diagnosis without the use of radiation. Both types of examinations use image processing technology to observe the inside of the body from various angles.
In the industrial field, many image processing systems are used in manufacturing lines. They are used for recognition, pickup, and alignment of parts in the assembly process, piece counting, visual inspection, and dimensional inspection in the inspection process, sorting and packaging in the shipping process,. They are also used in a wide range of hazard monitoring, contributing greatly to process automation.
Typical applications in the transportation field include automobile driver assistance and driving automation. By processing camera images not only from the front but also from the entire 360° angle, the system detects pedestrians, obstacles, and other vehicles, and alerts the driver or takes evasive action.
In addition to automobiles, the system is also used in railroad systems for equipment monitoring and security surveillance, and is useful for monitoring a wide area in a changing brightness environment such as outdoors and along railroad lines on behalf of humans.
A typical example of use in the security field is facial recognition systems. In addition to its widespread use in smartphones, it is also useful for enhancing security when entering and exiting buildings.
Image processing systems work as follows:
Light distribution is converted into electrical signals, mainly using CCD sensors.
Smoothing, a type of preprocessing, is a process that gives a smooth out-of-focus gray scale change. Smoothing is also called an averaging filter because it calculates the average value of the pixels in the area covered by the filter and defines that value as the new pixel count. It is used as a spatial filter to smooth an image and remove noise.
One of the feature images is a binary image. Binarization is the process of reducing an image from several levels of density to only two levels: white and black. An image with only one level of density, either white or black, is said to be a binary image.
One way to determine the nature of an image using tonal values is with a histogram. The number of pixels is taken on the horizontal axis and the frequency of pixels on the vertical axis, and the information is plotted on a graph. The histogram is then processed by dividing the number of shades on the horizontal axis of the histogram into two, with the pixel data being divided into 1 if the number of shades is greater than that, and 0 if the number is less.
Feature images obtained by feature extraction are evaluated according to the purpose.
Camera selection is very important for image processing. Cameras are used in image processing systems to acquire image data of the workpiece in the image input process.
At production sites, for example, a camera that functions as an eye is used to capture images of inspection objects such as circuit boards in order to inspect the flaws and conditions of products. However, different shooting conditions can cause variations in inspection accuracy.
In order to ensure that the shooting conditions are as identical as possible, the camera must be appropriately selected along with the lens, lighting, and other factors. Image processing systems can be broadly classified into the following two types.
Area Sensor Camera Method
This is the most commonly used imaging method and can obtain a two-dimensional image. The size of the image that can be acquired is determined by the camera.
Line Sensor Camera Method
This method continuously acquires one-dimensional images to obtain two-dimensional images. The camera or workpiece must be moving in a certain direction when acquiring images. This method is effective for capturing images of relatively large workpieces. It is necessary to select an appropriate camera after fully understanding the requirements.
Computational processing found in an image processing system, software, or hardware. Software processing is highly flexible because it can be changed to accommodate various changes in the program, but hardware processing is required in situations where real-time processing is required to avoid hazards.
For example, an around-view monitor used to avoid collisions when parking a car originally projects images in real time from above the car, where there is no camera. The image is generated in real time by synthesizing image data from onboard cameras using dedicated hardware, such as an ASIC.
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OEG GmbH, established in 1991 and headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany, is a manufacturer of optical measuring instruments based on image processing for industrial and research applications. The company's range of products includes SURFTENS WH 300 for semiconductor technology, the OTS 500 Optics Test Station for measuring EFL, BFL, and Radius, optics test equipment for beverage can manufacturing and wire measurement, meters for contact angle and surface tension in semiconductor technology, and measuring microscopes with image processing capabilities for flatness, bow, warp, curvature, and glass thickness measurements.
Belgium American Radio Corporation (Barco) was founded in 1934 and is a manufacturer of digital projection and visualization technologies in Kortrijk, Belgium. Its business is centred around three core markets: healthcare, enterprise, and entertainment. The product portfolio includes medical display technologies, medical device management, wireless conferencing technologies, projectors, video walls, and control room software. The company earned a Net Promotor Score (NPS) of 48 in Q2 2023 and has earned more than 550 patents. Its products have been sold to The Americas, EMEA, and Asia Pacific clients.
Laizhou Weiyi experimental machine manufacturing Co. Ltd., established in 1986, is a manufacturer of environmental engineering and consulting services, and is headquartered in Beijing, China. It offers a wide range of services to its customers such as Wastewater treatment, Solid waste management, and Hazardous waste management. The main products of the company include Metallographic cutting machines, Metallographic grinding and polishing machines, and Metallographic microscopes. These products are used by aerospace, automotive, and manufacturing industries. The company is ISO 9001:2015 certified and is a member of the China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Machinery and Electronics (CCCME).
Festo Corporation, established in 1925 and headquartered in Esslingen, Germany, is a supplier of automation technology and technical education and is ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and ISO14001 certified. It has around 33,000 catalog products, customized components, and ready-to-install solutions, including grippers, motors, and sensors used in industrial and process automation. The company won the German Future Award in 2010 and serves 300,000 customers worldwide, while its education division provides training solutions for 56,000 industrial companies and educational institutions. It registered €3.81 billion in the 2022 financial year and is available in around 60 countries, with 2,600 patents worldwide.
Omron Corporation, started in 1933 and headquartered in Kyoto, Japan, is a manufacturer of automation components, equipment, and systems, and it developed the first contactless proximity switch in 1960. It has four domains, including industrial automation, electronic components, healthcare, and social systems, and it provides products and services in around 120 countries and regions. Some of its products include microsensing devices, access control systems, industrial robots, surveillance cameras, and blood pressure monitors. In 1971, it developed the first online cash machine, and in 1972, it established Japan’s first welfare factory.
Ma Stoken Solution, established in 1998 and based in Tokyo, Japan, is a manufacturer and supplier of automatic identification systems. The company's product portfolio includes handheld barcode scanners, barcode verification machines, RFID printers, image processing systems, and other related systems. These products are used in various industries, including pharmaceuticals, transport, construction, distribution, retail, and more. The company holds the ISO 9001:2000 Quality Management System and ISO 14001 Environmental Management System certifications, and also provides services such as design, operation, sale, and maintenance.
Solomon Technology Corporation, founded in 1990 and headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, is a manufacturer and supplier of 3D vision systems and industrial AI solutions. The company's product range includes META-aivi, SolVision, SolMotion, AccuPick Instant, and AccuPick 3D. These products are essential for various applications such as 3D matching, bin picking, and optical character recognition. The company serves industries requiring automation solutions, vision-guided robotics, visual inspection, and machine tending. Its services include providing R&D, engineering services, feasibility studies, and expert support on large-scale projects.
Delta Electronics was founded in 1971 in Taipei, Taiwan. Delta Electronics is a global provider of power and thermal management solutions, serving power electronics, automation, and infrastructure. Delta’s power electronics division sells components such as inductors, power and system components such as industrial power supplies and external adapters, fans and thermal management such as DC brushless fans and motors, and automotive electronics. Automation includes industrial automation and building automation subdivisions. Infrastructure includes ICT infrastructure, energy infrastructure & industrial solutions, and display & visualization. Delta Electronics also provides solutions for data center, telecom energy, and EV charging.
Ranking as of May 2025
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Festo Corporation. |
22.0%
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| 2 | Barco Co., Ltd. |
18.6%
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| 3 | OEG GmbH |
16.9%
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| 4 | Ma Stoken Solution |
11.9%
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| 5 | Omron |
10.2%
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| 6 | Delta Electronics, Inc. |
8.5%
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| 7 | Solomon Technology Corporation |
6.8%
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| 8 | Laizhou Weiyi experimental machine manufacturing Co., Ltd. |
5.1%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the image processing system page as of May 2025. 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.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
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Germany
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1 | 25.0% |
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Belgium
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1 | 25.0% |
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China
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1 | 25.0% |
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Taiwan
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1 | 25.0% |
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