NI Vision Development Module

The NI Vision Development Module is designed to help you develop and deploy machine vision applications. It includes hundreds of functions to acquire images from a multitude of cameras and to process images by enhancing them, checking for presence, locating features, identifying objects, and measuring parts.

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Top Reasons to Use the Vision Development Module

Use a Single Software Package for All of Your Vision Hardware

Acquire and process images with a wide range of cameras and vision hardware to reduce development time and maintenance costs, as well as port existing code when changing hardware.

Process Images With a Complete Suite of Algorithms

Whether performing optical character recognition on pharmaceutical packaging or examining solar panels for cracks, you can use the hundreds of algorithms in the Vision Development Module to meet any vision application challenge.

Integrate With PLCs, Motion Drives, and Automation Devices

When mere image processing is not enough to complete your application, take advantage of the tools and functions to communicate with other devices using a range of I/O options and protocols including digital I/O, Modbus, Serial RS232, TCP/IP, EtherNet/IP, and EtherCAT.

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New 3D Algorithms

Learn about the newest 3D stereo vision algorithms included in the NI Vision Development Module.

Machine Vision for NI CompactRIO

Learn about imaging capabilities on the new multicore CompactRIO distributed I/O platform.

USB Camera Support

Connect to low-cost USB (DirectShow) cameras using NI-IMAQdx in NI Vision Acquisition Software.

.NET and Text-Based APIs

Take advantage of the .NET API for applications where Visual Basic .NET and C# are preferred.

Vision Webcast Series

View 11 presenters from 9 imaging companies lend their expert advice on how to choose the components of your vision systems, and how to take advantage of emerging technologies in areas such as 3D and infrared.

Instructor-Led and Self-Paced Training

Examine vision inspection basics, key techniques, and ways you can apply these techniques with the Vision Development Module.

10 Things to Consider

Read about 10 important considerations for choosing vision software.

Vision Case Studies

Discover how NI vision software can help you achieve success with all of your vision applications.

Development License

See Vision Development Module purchase options.

LabVIEW Real-Time Vision Development Bundle

Take advantage of the modules for programming real-time vision applications in LabVIEW.

Deployment Licenses

View run-time and debug deployment options.

NI Developer Suite Options for Vision

Get all of the software and services you need by starting with preconfigured packages.