For the last 6 years, the NIWeek Vision Summit has been one of the most comprehensive conference lineups in North America around imaging applications and technologies, featuring two full days of interactive technical sessions, hands-on workshops, and three days of exhibitions on the NIWeek show floor. Come to learn about new technologies and industry best practices, as well as network with vendors, integrators, end-users and other vision experts including NI R&D.
Who Should Attend
Manufacturing Engineers, Imaging Professionals, Machine Builders, Researchers, Quality Control Engineers, and Professors
Keynote
The Evolution of Embedded Vision"Embedded vision" refers to machines that understand their environments through visual inputs. Once a niche technology, embedded vision is now impacting almost every category of electronic equipment. Meanwhile, consumer products such as Microsoft's Kinect game controller and Mobileye's driver assistance systems are raising awareness of the potential of embedded vision. At this session, trace the trajectory of embedded vision technology from niche applications to widespread deployment and examine the trends in processors, sensors, and development tools that are enabling engineers to incorporate visual intelligence into wide-ranging applications.
Technical Sessions
Inside the Thunderdome—FPGAs Versus Multicore ProcessorsWith the parallel nature of field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), you can accelerate many types of image processing algorithms and dramatically reduce processing time, latency, and jitter compared to CPU implementations. In this session, learn the best practices for taking an algorithm from theory to hardware using LabVIEW FPGA, and benchmark the performance improvements in a head-to-head comparison with a multicore processor system.
Extending Machine Vision in LabVIEW to 3D Applications
ImagingLab and Aqsense have collaborated to release another LabVIEW add-on to extend the NI machine vision platform to 3D acquisition and processing. The 3D library integrates seamlessly with 2D NI vision tools and includes calibration software. You can address complex 3D applications using a wide range of off-the-shelf hardware. The library is also useful for robotics applications, from bin picking to robot guidance.Advanced Motion and Vision Integration
Integrated motion-vision systems can automate tasks at accuracies and speeds that provide next-generation machines with faster throughput, higher quality, and lower cost. Many industries and applications are taking advantage of these benefits. At this session, thoroughly analyze the different integration levels, from basic to highly advanced applications. Also explore solutions to address the common challenges that manufacturers, integrators, and developers face when integrating motion and vision.Vision Inspection for Defects in Wafer Fabrication Process
The high costs of semiconductor manufacturing demand tight control of metal polishing processes to minimize the residual metal that adversely impacts overall product quality and cycle time. At this session, learn how Graftek Imaging's Residual Detection System was integrated into Spansion's Chemical Mechanical Planarization equipment to provide a high-throughput, real-time, automated seminconductor wafer inspection process. Discover how Spansion has used this process to improve efficiency, reduce production scrap, and implement a closed-loop process controller.Automated Seed Germination Monitoring System With Multispectral and Color Image Analysis
Discover how Coleman Technologies Inc. has implemented custom multispectral and color processing algorithms based on the NI Vision Development Module and LabVIEW while developing a seed germination monitoring system. The system acquires high-resolution color, 3D height, and chlorophyll fluorescent images of various seeds' bar-coded trays over extended time periods. It also automates measuring germination and growth statistics. Learn about the advantages and challenges of using color analysis and multispectral techniques for automated image analysis.NI Vision for Oil Field Inspection Equipment
Production pipes that control sand infiltration and maximize oil production are critical for extended reach drilling (ERD) wells. G Systems developed a screen gauge measurement tool for production screen inspection to ensure compliance with the stringent requirements of oil field operators. This tool uses NI vision technology, a LabVIEW UI, and a high-resolution camera with laser feedback for autofocus. At this session, examine lessons learned from using cameras, NI vision technology, and LabVIEW to build oil field inspection instruments.Aligning and Calibrating Multiple Line Scan Cameras for Web Inspection
Discover the benefits and challenges of multiple line scan camera web inspection systems. Also explore how software based on NI vision and LabVIEW technology, camera and lighting adjustment mechanisms, and custom calibration methods developed by PVI Systems provide the system-level tools for success. Lastly, review a case study on glass-encased product inspection with a dual-sided line scan system to learn how to perform this alignment and calibration.Getting Started With LabVIEW FPGA for Vision Applications
With the NI LabVIEW FPGA Module, you can take advantage of the parallel processing capabilities of field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) without being an expert in VHDL or Verilog. At this introductory session, review the basics of LabVIEW FPGA and learn how to get started when implementing various image processing algorithms in LabVIEW FPGA for high-performance vision applications.What's New in the NI Vision Development Module 2012—3D Vision and More
The LabVIEW Vision Development Module is designed to help you develop and deploy machine vision applications. It includes hundreds of functions to acquire and process images for feature location, object identification, dimensional measurement, and more. At this session, examine new Vision Development Module features, including the new 3D stereovision functions.Vision at Mach 1
Back by popular demand! Learn how to slow down time with high-speed still photography. At this session, hear imaging expert Robert Tait discuss amusing and practical applications that use stroboscopy to capture clear images at extremely high speeds. See examples and demonstrations involving water droplets and bullets, and discover how you can use these techniques for industrial monitoring to observe the centripetal acceleration of a spinning steam turbine.Optics and Lighting Best Practices
Optics and lighting are critical components that are all too frequently overlooked in machine vision applications. At this session, discover how to complete your vision system and reduce vision-related development time with proper optical component use. Learn tips and tricks for lighting design, lens selection, filter use, and more.Applying Industry Standards in Imaging
Many people agree that having common standards across an industry achieves cost reductions, but choosing the right standard can be difficult with so many standards available. Vendors, suppliers, integrators, and end users all can benefit from understanding the importance of industry standards and how to select specific standards for advancement. At this session, hear and share perspectives on the importance of industry standards in imaging.USB3 Vision in a Nutshell
Explore the upcoming USB3 Vision standard and what it delivers to the machine vision industry. Also examine how it can complement existing standards and inspire new types of applications.Industry Certification Exam for Integrators
Validate your development skills and become a certified vision professional during NIWeek by
taking the Certified Vision Professional (CVP) basic exam, offered by the
Automated Imaging Association (AIA). The fee for this exam is $250 USDMonday, August 6
Vision Pavilion and Neighboring Exhibits
See machine vision solutions in action at the Vision Pavilion. View demonstrations of the latest vision products from National Instruments presented by NI engineers and interact with demonstrations from integration companies that highlight a variety of vision applications. Also, learn about new products from leading companies in the industry at one of the largest vision expositions in North America.See Machine Vision in Action
Discover how industry experts are integrating NI vision products into complete, real-world solutions.Meet the Experts
Speak with experts from many of the world's leading vision companies about how you can successfully employ NI vision hardware and software in your applications. Talk to NI engineers about the new features in the NI Vision Development module and how to integrate them in your current and future projects.Complete Your Vision System
View product demonstrations and speak with vision exhibitors about lighting, cameras, optics and systems integration. Visit with partners and integrators about how their products and services can make your vision application come to life when combined with NI vision products.Vision Exhibitors at NIWeek
Advanced IlluminationAlfamation
Allied Vision Technologies
Basler Vision Technologies
chromasens
Cyth Systems
e2v
Edmund Optics
FLIR Systems
Graftek Imaging, Inc.
ImagingLab
JENOPTIK
KSE Texas, Inc.
moviMED
NET USA
PVI Systems, Inc.
