Aegis Electronic Group

UAVs/drones provide useful services to a myriad of applications; and while security and surveillance are most familiar, the world really is their oyster. Used also for search and rescue, inspection, farming, sports, aerial video and photography and surveying, they are now becoming the real estate person's right hand. It is well known that a UAV/drone is an aircraft without a pilot on...

The FCB-ER8530/8550 cameras have a lot that goes into them being able to produce the best possible picture in even the worst of light/visibility conditions, this starts with the advanced 4K 1/2.5-type Exmor R CMOS Sensor that has a large light receiving area allowing it take in the most amount of light possible for the area or space it occupies...

Imagine a scene where you are in the military or a high-risk police operation, and you have a target or need to get the layout of an area of land without the risk of personnel. In a lot of these scenarios, a drone or UAV vehicle outfitted with an excellent low light capable camera could be impressive. Another possibility, especially...

The field of machine vision continues to expand dramatically, propelled by astonishing advances in related fields like artificial intelligence. Machine vision systems essentially allow computers to “see” and process images; when combined with AI, industrial image processing can revolutionize capabilities in fields like healthcare, manufacturing, and agriculture. This accounts for the sector’s growth, which is expected to reach $12.29 billion...

In recent years, medical imaging has made astonishing advances, lighting the way for healthcare professionals to diagnose and treat patients with greater accuracy than ever before. Canon Medical Systems is at the forefront of that effort. The company has always focused on research and innovation; today, over a hundred years after its founding, Canon continues to push boundaries and work...

SHOULD IT BE A USB OR A GigE CAMERA? Choosing to use a USB versus a GigE camera for a machine vision application is simple. There is one question that will clarify the choice. How far is it from the camera to the processor? Surprisingly, the choice between a USB versus a GigE camera has very little to do with...

ROHS COMPLIANCE AND INDUSTRIAL IMAGING There is a cross roads of supply chain management, social responsibility and protecting the environment. ROHS compliance for industrial imaging and factory automation applications are in that crossroads. It assures manufacturers their vendors are meeting the highest standards for reducing harmful elements. WHAT IS ROHS COMPLIANCE? A supply chain vendor who is ROHS compliant has...

Take a look at Navitar's 20 MP camera with the Sony IMX183 sensor. The combination of three high value features lifts the tide of functionality. Automation and machine vision applications will benefit from the frame speed, sensor size and 20 megapixel resolution of this Navitar 20 MP camera with Sony IMX183 sensor. The specification sheet can be downloaded here: APPLICATIONS...

Anyone needing a USB cord longer than ten feet may have asked the question, “How does a USB extender work?” Few people know that USB cables were not designed to be longer than 16 feet. USB camera placement can easily exceed that restriction. So can industrial automation, surveillances or sensor monitoring applications. Why does a USB cord need to be...