IMPACT Software Version 8.3 Launched!
 ActiveX® API and Improved OCR

PPT VISION is proud to release our most robust and easiest-to-use version of IMPACT Software yet. 8.3 delivers setups that lower the learning curve and time spent creating applications. 8.3 also contains full, documented ActiveX® Control and sample VB.NET code which open many sales opportunities. "PPT VISION delivers high end vision made easy," stated Sean O'Driscoll Executive Vice President of PPT VISION. "Besides delivering on our mission to make PPT VISION's powerful solutions easier-to-use, 8.3 adds significant functionality. Our new ActiveX® API [application programming interface] allows IMPACT data to be seamlessly embedded in local machine and factory control systems," continued O'Driscoll.

Please see full PPT VISION press release

Note we are offering a free download of the new release from the pptvision.com home page! 

 PPT VISION at Both the Robot & Vision and the NPE Plastics Show
 Two June trade shows in Chicago

PPT Vision exhibited at the International Robots, Vision and Motion Control Show June 9-11 in Rosemount (Chicago) IL. Despite the current economic situation the show was quite busy with a high level of customer and vendor activity. PPT VISION demonstrated a perpetual motion green demo and conducted twice daily seminars (10AM and 2PM) attracting significant interest.

PPT VISION exhibited for the first time at the NPE plastics show at McCormick Place [Chicago, IL] June 22-26. Our interactive SENTINEL mold inspection demonstration showing how companies can save money with a solution powered by PPT VISION generated a great deal of interest.

 

 Pharmaceutical & Medical Device Case Studies Published
 View and print digitally or get glossy prints from PPT VISION

In today's challenging economic climate, two industries that are not receding are pharmaceuticals and medical devices. PPT VISION's IMPACT allows manufacturers to design manufacturing systems compliant with U.S. FDA's 21 CFR part 11. Call on growing customers in the health care industry and arm yourself with this new case study featuring PPT VISION partner AVI Technology's manufacturing acumen at global manufacturer B. Braun.

The article features B. Braun's deployment of:

• IMPACT C40-9200 inspecting syringe needles
• IMPACT OCR checking labels and lot codes
• IMPACT inspecting pharmaceutical ampoules [vials]

B Braun Case study 

 Capitalize on Soon to Be Discontinued Cameras
 PPT VISION launches new campaign reaching out to discontinued camera customers

Cognex® announced that effective July 1 many popular smart cameras will be moved to the NINA (not intended for new applications) list. This is causing a considerable amount of unrest among many of their end users who are concerned that they may lose specific features that these cameras provide. Attached is a list of these features and how the PPT IMPACT platform delivers these features.

Discontinued Vision Camera Features Delivered by IMPACT 

 ROI; Only Vision Geeks Think This Means Region of Interest
 Clearly calculate the PPT VISION value proposition

PPT VISION partners often refer to "Region of Interest" (ROI) when discussing an IMPACT inspection program with engineers and other technical buyers. But it is critical to understand that economic buyers need to clearly know what is their ROI (return on investment) when purchasing IMPACT cameras. In today's economic environment, it is only plausible for economic decision makers to sign a purchase order where the ROI comes in a matter of months. The good news is that IMPACT machine vision solutions almost always deliver a quick ROI. Use PPT VISIONs ROI calculator and deftly layout savings on damaged equipment, operation downtime, scrap and most importantly preventing lost customers that PPT VISION delivers.

Download SENTINEL ROI Calculator 

 On-line Community Supports Each Other Through PPT VISION Projects
 Bradley's corner

When is the last time you had over 130 experts to answer your IMPACT questions. The PPT VISION Forum has new content almost every day. IMPACT users can post questions and answers regarding the IMPACT product line and get input from other experienced vision users worldwide. We encourage all Partners to join the forum and login frequently to access up-to-date information about IMPACT products, sales and marketing strategies, application stories and more. The forum is maintained and monitored by PPT VISION Sales and Application Engineering Team members, who are committed to providing reliable and accurate responses to your questions in a timely manner. Click on the link below to access the forum today! www.pptvision.com/forum

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 Jeff Schmitz Joins PPT VISION
 

This newsletter is written by PPT's new Marketing Director, Jeff Schmitz. Jeff worked 14 years at Banner Engineering developing Banner's sales and marketing in Asia and building Banner's sales and marketing for Banner's vision sensor products. "I'm very excited to join the new PPT leadership team and the veteran PPT vision technology team," said me :)

 

 Upgrade an A10 to an A20
 Turn in your A10 and get a rebate on your A20 purchase

Any PPT VISION IMPACT A10 customer can trade-in their A10 camera and upgrade to an A20 for $1,500 net (a 50% cost savings). Talk to your PPT VISION sales representative for more information.

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