frame grabbers for machine vision systems

What are Frame Grabbers?

Have you ever paused a movie to get a closer look at what was happening? Frame grabbers work a little something like that, in that they can capture still photographs from videos. However, frame grabbers are far more advanced than a simple pause button. In fact, frame grabbers are often used to acquire precise images in medical applications, scientific research, security surveillance footage, industrial automation, and machine vision.

The technology behind frame grabbers not only captures higher quality images but also transfers important data from each captured image to a computer for analysis. Discover more about Frame Grabbers for machine vision system and how they can improve and streamline your processes.

What is machine vision?

An Introduction to Machine Vision for Manufacturing Automation

A machine vision system is programmed to automatically interact with its surroundings by identifying, inspecting, analyzing, measuring, and sorting parts and products along the assembly line. Machine vision positively impacts the world of manufacturing, warehousing, and logistics in countless ways, ultimately leading to higher quality, reduced waste and an improved bottom line.

Check out this introduction to machine vision, and how it might benefit your business.

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Press Release: L-Tron Team to attend the 2025 Automate Conference

The L-Tron team will be attending the 2025 Automate Conference in Detroit, Michigan from May 12-15 at Huntington Place. Julianne Pangal and Nate Leibensperger plan to network, explore and discover more about the world of automation, machine learning, and robotics.

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Types of Industrial PCs: Finding the right Industrial PC to suit your needs.

Consumer PCs offer attractive pricing, but unfortunately, the longevity isn’t there. In reality, a consumer PC just doesn’t have what it takes to withstand the harsh nature of an industrial environment. Read more about the different types of Industrial PCs available, and how to select the right one for your environment.

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5 Reasons IT Departments Should Consider an Industrial PC

Information Technology (IT) Departments are the front line for most of the hardware configuration, software installation, physical implementations, and service of PCs within their company’s facilities. As I have become more involved with IT Departments at a customer level, I have realized the importance of providing a quality PC solution that will result in improved user …

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A Few New Products from our Friends, Part 3: Advantech

Over the past couple of weeks, I have introduced several new scanning and mobility devices from our premier partners, Honeywell (Part I) and Zebra (Part II). Today, I am switching gears and focusing on the industrial automation sphere. Our long-time partner, Advantech Industrial Group, is always on the cutting-edge when it comes to industrial automation. …

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6 Qualities to Consider when Selecting an Industrial Automation Systems Integrator, Part II

In Part I of the Six Qualities to Consider when selecting an Industrial Automation systems integrator, I discussed Product & Application Knowledge, Application Engineering & Development Experience, and Product Offering. Part II will address the final three of six qualities I consider vital to selecting the appropriate systems integrator. The Final Three Qualities all Systems …

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6 Qualities to Consider when Selecting an Industrial Automation Systems Integrator, Part I

For all of the Industrial Automation customers out there looking to bring in a Systems Integrator to assist with software development, implementation, debugging and support of a project you are looking to begin, selecting the appropriate company can be a daunting task. For that reason, I have decided to discuss what I consider to be …

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5 Indications it’s Time to Upgrade Your Industrial PC Platform

One of the toughest decisions any Industrial PC user has to make is when to update their Industrial PC Platform. You can’t just swap out your PC and any other legacy product and be up and running again in no time. There’s usually custom software that has been developed to not only interface with I/O …

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