Have you ever paused a movie to get a closer look at what was happening? Frame grabbers work a little something like that, in the sense 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.
Incorporating frame grabbers and machine vision into your industrial environment
Traditionally, quality control has been performed by humans. Inspectors have checked components for quality and manually sorted out any defects. But humans are prone to fatigue and distraction, particularly during repetitive tasks.
Machine vision performs similarly to human eyesight by “seeing” and interpreting visual data to identify, inspect, analyze, measure, and sort products as they move through the assembly line. Machine vision systems complete the same tasks as humans, but at faster and more dependable rates. Additionally, the use of machines for repetitive tasks frees up the human workforce for more challenging and engaging jobs.
If your industrial operations include quality control, it may be time to consider implementing frame grabber and machine vision technology to improve your accuracy, efficiency, quality, and bottom line. Machine vision can detect and remove defective items, identify patterns, locate sources of error, and even predict future equipment maintenance.
Machine vision systems are making a difference in many industries, including:
- Industrial automation
- OEM
- Manufacturing
- Warehousing
About BitFlow and Advantech: Specializing in frame grabbers & machine vision
BitFlow has been innovating in the imaging technology space for over 30 years. In 2023, L-Tron’s longtime premier partner and global industrial solutions provider, Advantech, acquired BitFlow to expand its industrial imaging and AI vision technology offerings.
Today, Advantech BitFlow specialists are highly dedicated to developing the most advanced machine vision technology available. Between Advantech’s frame grabber card technology and its broad selection of data connectivity, automation control, and edge analytics solutions, our engineering team at L-Tron has access to the best machine vision and industrial automation technology available today.
The value of working with L-Tron’s engineering team
Integrating new technology into your workflow processes can feel intimidating and uncertain. A solution may work perfectly as a prototype but doesn’t always integrate into real life operations as smoothly. L-Tron’s engineering team specializes in problem-solving these types of scenarios and we’re ISO-Certified to meet your company’s stringent internal requirements.
The L-Tron team offers:
- The versatility it takes to support companies of all sizes.
- The knowledge base to recommend the best technology for your unique environment.
- The customer support to assist with the integration process and beyond.
Our product engineers can act as an extension of your team, so we can provide support, expertise, and time savings when you need it the most.
