Embedded Vision Systems for the Steel Industry

In the steel industry, stable processes and consistently high quality are key to competitiveness and profitability. At the same time, highly dynamic welding processes, strong reflections, intense arcs, and high production speeds make reliable quality control challenging. Our embedded vision solutions enable continuous inline process monitoring and deliver stable image data and reliable data transmission even under the most demanding conditions. Weld defects such as cracks, porosity, or inclusions can thus be detected early, while welding processes can be monitored in real time.

Photonfocus cameras with 3D and HDR sensors deliver high-resolution image data with an exceptionally wide dynamic range and, thanks to their linear-logarithmic sensor response curve, enable simultaneous 2D and 3D inspection. This ensures precise measurement results even on reflective surfaces and under extreme lighting conditions.