The class features both EasyBuilder and Spreadsheet applications and an introduction to round trip application development.

• Hardware and Connections
• Software Overview and Image Acquisition
• Pattern Matching and Logic
• Histogram and Edges
• Blobs and Image Filters
• Calibration
• Digital I/O
• Communication
• GUI Building
• Maintenance and Deployment
• Lighting and Optics

In a joint scientific partnership with National Geographic and Rolex, filmmaker and explorer James Cameron dove to the bottom of the Mariana Trench-nearly seven miles (11 km) down to the deepest part of the world's oceans.Cameron's record solo dive was quite an adventure, and Opto 22 played a significant role.

The sub's unique design and special materials are essential to withstand the extreme temperatures and pressures at full ocean depth, provide mobility, and keep the pilot safe.  But at the heart of the submersible, inside the 43-in. (109 cm) diameter pilot sphere, an off-the-shelf Opto 22 SNAP PAC System controls and monitors more than 180 onboard systems-including depth sensors, batteries, thrusters, life support, 3D cameras, and lighting.

And now you can experience the story of this undersea adventure in 3D! National Geographic released their film of the expedition on Friday, August 8, in select theaters.  

"ACS is proud to be partnered with Macron Dynamics linear robotics systems and mechanical motion technology" stated Rich Howson, General Sales Manager of Advanced Control Solutions.

Macron has redefined each component and every product through time-tested installations and experience.  Macron products are built with the highest quality materials, assembled in the USA, and engineered to withstand the abuses of rigorous, daily usage. 

Linear Robotics, Gantry Systems, Cartesian Robots, Multi-Axis Automation, Belt-driven & Screw-driven Actuators

Cognex released the latest 4.9.1 version of In-Sight Explorer software which features enhancements to the power OCRMax Auto-tune capabilities.

The new GetInternalSettings feature allows users to perform Auto-Tune in the OCRMax dialog and apply the resulting segmentation parameters to multiple OCRMax cells.  These parameters can be shared among various OCR tool as well as other Vision Systems.  Additionally the 4.9.1 release allows users to easily set the OCRMax settings to default values, to more easily facilitate a new Auto-Tune process.

OCRMax™, a font-trainable OCR and OCV tool, has set industry records for ease of use, read rates and speed in complex images. OCRMax allows users to train entire string of characters in one single step. Excellent for reading and verifying date codes in food & beverage applications where using OCRMax helps improve overall read rates from the industry-standard level to 99% and above.

Balluff's new Smart Light is the first stack light on the market to incorporate flexible digital configuration, without the need for complex hardware selection.

August 28, 2014 - Knoxville, TN

September 17, 2014 - Marietta, GA