1. Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) for High-Density PCBs
Utilizing the lens in a high-speed AOI machine to inspect surface mount components on densely packed printed circuit boards.
Problem SolvedSpace constraints in modern AOI machines often require cameras to be mounted very close to the PCB. The lens's 0.05 m M.O.D. and 8.0 mm focal length allow for close proximity mounting while maintaining a wide 44.7-degree horizontal angle of view to capture multiple components at once. The 2.20 micrometer minimal pixel pitch and 6.00 MP resolution class enable the reliable detection of microscopic soldering defects and bridge faults.
AOI0.05 m M.O.D.2.20 µm pixel pitch6.00 MPPCB inspectionMachine Vision
2. Robotic End-Effector Vision for Precision Pick-and-Place
Mounting the lens on a compact C-mount camera attached directly to a high-speed robotic arm for real-time part orientation and localization.
Problem SolvedRobotic end-effectors require compact, wide-angle optics to visualize the target part just before gripping, without requiring a long standoff distance that could impede robot movement. The 8.0 mm focal length and ultra-close 0.05 m Minimal Object Distance allow the camera to focus accurately right up to the grasping point. The fast f/1.8 aperture ensures sufficient light gathering during rapid movements, allowing for short exposure times to prevent motion blur.
RoboticsPick-and-placef/1.8 aperture8.0 mm focal lengthC-mountAngle of view 44.7° x 33.9°
3. Pharmaceutical Vial Micro-Crack Detection System
Integration into automated pharmaceutical packaging lines to inspect glass vials for microscopic cracks, structural defects, or foreign particulates at high throughput speeds.
Problem SolvedInspecting small glass vials on fast-moving conveyor systems requires ultra-high-resolution imaging and rapid exposure times to prevent bottlenecking the line. The 6.00 MP resolution and 2.20 micrometer pixel pitch ensure that tiny micro-cracks are clearly resolved on a standard 1/2-inch sensor. Additionally, the wide f/1.8 aperture allows for extremely short exposure times, freezing the motion of high-speed carousels without sacrificing image brightness or contrast.
Defect detection1/2-inch image circleAperture range 1.8 - 116.00 MP resolutionHigh-speed imagingPharmaceutical inspection