1. 6-Axis Robotic Arm Automated Optical Inspection (AOI)
Integration of an IDS uEye CP Rev.2.2 machine vision camera onto the end-effector of an industrial 6-axis robot for automotive part inspection. The cable is routed dynamically along the robotic joints and must transmit high-bandwidth USB 3 data continuously without failing under heavy twisting movements.
Problem SolvedStandard copper USB cables degrade quickly under complex robotic articulation. This application utilizes the cable's 4.5 million torsion cycles rating and 500,000 bending cycles to prevent mechanical failure. The Hybrid AOC (glass fiber optic) core prevents EMI disruption from the robot's servo motors, while the screwable connectors eliminate accidental disconnects caused by robotic vibration.
Torsion 4.5 million cyclesHybrid AOCUSB 3 uEye CP Rev.2.2Screwable connectorsRoboticsAutomated Optical InspectionEMI immunity
2. High-EMI Drag Chain Routing for Continuous Web Inspection
Equipping high-speed industrial printing and packaging machinery with an IDS USB 3 uEye XC camera to inspect continuous moving web material. The camera connection must be routed through dynamic drag chains alongside heavy-duty, electrically noisy drive cables over a distance of several meters.
Problem SolvedSolves the severe data packet loss and video feed dropouts caused by electromagnetic interference in standard USB cables by leveraging the Hybrid AOC (glass fiber optic) technology. Furthermore, the cable safely routes through the machinery's drag chains thanks to its 40.0 mm bending radius and 5.0 m cable length, ensuring reliable high-speed video capture.
Glass fiber opticElectromagnetic Interference (EMI)Bending radius 40.0 mmDrag chainUSB 3 uEye XC5.0 m cable length
3. X-Y Gantry Vision in Automated Liquid Handling
Providing machine vision data via an IDS USB 3 uEye XLS camera mounted on a rapidly moving X-Y gantry in automated medical laboratory equipment. The vision system guides pipetting coordinates and verifies liquid levels, requiring zero downtime and high mechanical flexibility.
Problem SolvedRapid deceleration and acceleration of laboratory gantries often cause push-pull unseating of standard USB micro-B ports. The USB-A to USB-Micro-B screw-in functionality ensures physical security, while the 500,000 bending cycles rating guarantees longevity across continuous X-Y travel loops without signal degradation.
X-Y GantryUSB 3 uEye XLSScrew-inBending cycles min. 500,000Machine visionAutomated liquid handling
