Machine vision is an imaging-based automatic inspection and analysis method used for automated inspection, process control, and robot guidance, usually in industries. In many image processing systems, machine vision lasers are used as structured lighting, offering automation and quality control abilities. Machine vision lasers are used to identify defects and measure diameters, edges, gaps. Machine vision lasers are usually beam-shaped in dots, lines, and other geometric patterns, such as circles and grids. Depending on system’s requirements, these lasers can be offered in a wide range of wavelengths. The market for machine vision lasers has advanced considerably to meet the growing demand for traditional and non-traditional applications. Improvements in processing capabilities have made machine vision laser systems more effective, along with reducing costs and operational complexities. Lasers used in machine vision applications automatically detect defects in products and irregularities in materials, further rejecting such entities. Machine vision is used in packaging inspection, automatic PCB inspection, and product label inspection, etc.
Cognex Corporation, STEMMER IMAGING AG, and Keyence Corporation – PROMINENT MARKET PARTICIPANTS IN MACHINE VISION LASER MARKET
Cognex Corporation, STEMMER IMAGING AG, and Keyence Corporation are some of the key market players operating in the global Machine Vision Laser market. The listing of key players is derived by considering multiple factors such as overall revenue, current machine vision laser solution portfolio, geographical reach, new product launches, market initiatives, investment in technology upgradation, partnerships, and other market related activities. In addition to these players, there are several other important players operating in the machine vision laser ecosystems which were studies analyzed during the course of this market research study, such as, Cavitar Ltd.; Laser Components GmbH; Laserex; ProPhotonix; RAYLASE GMBH; RPMC Lasers; and Z-LASER GmbH among others.
Most of the market initiatives were observed in North America region, which have a high potential of market-related products, solutions, and services. Few of the important market initiatives from the industry are mentioned below:
| Year | News | Region |
| 2020 | With the ADL-85Y51TL from Arima, LASER COMPONENTS now offer a cw laser diode that generates 250 mW of power from a 5.6-millimeter housing. This cost-effective powerhouse emits at a wavelength of 850 nm. With a small divergence angle of 8°x17°, this IR emitter is particularly interesting for applications in which consistent power distribution is required even across longer distances (e.g., in laser distance measurement, sensor technology, and face recognition). The ADL-85Y51TL also opens up new application possibilities in photodynamic therapy and aesthetic medicine. | North America |
| 2020 | LASER COMPONENTS now also offer a green dot laser module (515 nm) with a diameter of 3.3 mm. The LC-LMD-515-07-01-A has a length of just 7.8 mm without pins and can thus be integrated into compact systems (e.g., in alignment, positioning, or measuring devices). This small module is also equipped with high-quality glass lenses and, therefore, offers optimum beam quality. The automatic power control (APC) automatically switches off the power supply if the voltage is too high. In this way, the entire module is protected against overload. | North America |
| 2019 | The new ZAT battery laser will replace the ZA product range, which has proven itself for many years, in the near future. The battery-powered ZAT has been successfully used in the Belt Aligner Set for years and is a high-quality alternative to the previous bestseller ZA: the laser is built into a stable metal housing and the power source (AA battery or rechargeable battery) is located directly under the screw cap. A small button at the end of the housing is used for turning the laser on and off. | North America |
