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IATECH, the industrial automation technology exhibition OEM automatic
Recap of IATECH

Did you get a chance to visit IATECH at The Leicester Marriott Hotel? We had over 33 exhibitors and 8 fantastic Tech Talks throughout the day, Read all about the day, here.

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IATECH industrial automation components exhibition in at leicester marriott hotel by OEM Automatic
OEM introduces IATECH - The Industrial Automation Technology Expo

We are thrilled to announce the launch of IATECH, THe Industrial Automation Technology expo at Leicester Marriott Hotel on 23rd October. The ultimate platform for showcasing our extensive product range and broad business areas, featuring over 50 leading suppliers under one roof!

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automation components for specialist vehicles
Automation Components for Specialist Vehicles

The specialist vehicle industry can include automotive and EV, heavy vehicles such as agriculture and rail, and marine.  This email takes you through some of the various products we offer for specialist vehicle applications.

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Basler ace 2 uv imaging
About UV Imaging

Many UV products have garnered attention for their advanced features, catering to the high demand for manufacturing sector inspections. The scope of applications against this backdrop is vast, with requests increasing for improved performance and features.

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S3N miniature contrast sensors
High speed mark detection with miniature contrast sensors

If you're looking for more speed and accuracy, this new contrast sensor will work for you. 

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INTEGRATION AND INSTALLATION PARTNERS
Installation and integration partners

OEM Automatic works in close co-operation with a select team of integration partners to offer design, installation, and commissioning of bespoke machine vision and code reading solutions to suit your specific application.

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Datalogic blade barcode reader new
Barcode verification in Intralogistics, Warehouses and Food & Beverage

If you are a machine builder or system integrator within the manufacturing, intralogistics or food and bev industry. Take a look at our article on barcode verification.

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Photoneo 3d scanning transparent objects
The 3D scanning of transparent objects

Scanning transparent objects without having to use sprays or coatings has been a major challenge for the 3D industry. This has been an area of focus for Photoneo, who have taken up the challenge to solve the problem!

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electro pneumatic control box customised bespoke solutions
Case Study - Electro Pneumatic Control Box

At OEM Automatic, we can supply a series of components for your one project. All under one roof. This case study discusses how we supplied several components for our customer's new electro-pneumatic control box. 

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Basler Boost Area Scan Camera
8 Benefits of The Basler Boost CoaXpress Camera

At OEM Automatic, we understand the importance of having the latest technology to enhance your processes. Our cameras have advanced features, ensuring excellent image quality even at high data rates, thanks to the integration of CoaXPress 2.0 and modern CMOS sensors.

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Sony mirrorless camera for drones
Mirrorless Camera for Drones

Are you interested in drone applications or surveillance? This new camera is perfect for you. 

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Photoneo is known as an expert in bin picking and its patented 3D technology
Introducing Photoneo - Robotic Intelligence and 3D vision

With machine vision expertise and a track record of success within the OEM Automatic Group, Photoneo is well-positioned to provide the UK market with state-of-the-art 3D vision and robotic intelligence solutions, now available in the UK.

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3D inspection and part location with Wenglor and Zebra
3D Inspection and Part Location with Wenglor and Zebra Aurora Vision

We are thrilled to introduce our new partner, Wenglor, a leading supplier of cutting-edge automation technology. Together with our well-established Zebra range, Wenglor brings a new era of precision and efficiency to 3D inspection and part location processes.

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Effilux LED Line Light
LED line lights in the limelight - Effilux

EFFI-line3 is a new version of the LED line light focused on short and long range line scan inspection applications; designed and manufactured by Effilux. OEM Automatic now offers this new version and can work with you to develop your line scan production. <br/>

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Visit us at UKIVA Machine Vision Conference at NEC Birmingham
Back at UKIVA 2023

Every year OEM Automatic exhibits at UKIVA to showcase the latest machine vision and code reading innovations and technologies. If you missed out on the OEM Automatic Machine Vision Open Day, you can find us here!<br/>

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Basler Stereo Vision vs Time of Flight 3d and 2d
Time-of-Flight vs Stereo Vision - a comparison

Two 3D methods have become well established: Time-of-Flight (ToF) and stereo vision, which are examined in more detail and compared here. Plus, we compare 2d with 3d technologies. OEM Automatic stocks both Time-of-Flight and Stereo Vision, so you can choose which works for you.

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5GIGE VISION SOLUTIONS WITH BASLER AND OEM AUTOMATIC

Find out about Basler's 5 GigE vision solutions for superior speed, small cameras and cost effective solutions. With Basler and OEM's vision solutions

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Process packaging automation components
Process and packaging automation components at OEM

Automated machinery in the process and packaging industries is constantly developing. Find out how we can help to automate process and packaging machinery at OEM.

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Basler medical life science solutions - realise your vision
Basler computer vision solutions for medical and life sciences

With the help of machine vision systems, we can help to deliver medicines and devices faster, and Basler computer vision systems can be used and incorporated into an automation system.

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OEM Automatic will be at PPMA 2022 in September, on stand A70
OEM AUTOMATIC AT PPMA TOTAL SHOW 2022

After 2 years, OEM are thrilled to announce that we are returning to PPMA this September! Save the dates and visit us on stand A70!

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Adaptive Vision is now Zebra Aurora Vision - the most powerful graphical software for machine vision
Meet Zebra Aurora™ Vision (formerly Adaptive Vision)

Following acquisition by Zebra Technologies, Adaptive Vision has been rebranded as Zebra Aurora™ Vision. Find out more about Zebra Aurora vision software

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Datalogic's AV900 new industrial imager
The new Datalogic industrial imager – AV900 & The Datalogic barcode scanner range at a glance

Find out more about the AV900 Datalogic's new powerful imager, as well as the whole barcode scanner range at a glance.

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OEM Automatic's automation components with IP69K rating for industrial automation
IP69K automation components ensure protection

In automation, components must be able to stand up to harsh environments and be long-lasting. See what IP69K product we recommend and where they can be used.

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Basler's 3D time of flight Blaze camera used in a bakery solution
3D Robotics in the Bakery Industry

KINE Robotics Oy, a supplier of turnkey automation solutions in Finland, has developed a solution for the bakery industry assisted by OEM Finland. Find out more here!

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Datalogic's Matrix 320 2D imager used in a packing bench solution
Datalogic's packing bench solution

A explosion in online ordering and the increase of staff shortages has resulted in customers looking for new ways to increase throughput, See how the Matrix 320 can help!

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Chemical Industry Focus portrait graphic
Automation components for the Chemical Industry

Chemical processing and production are part of a huge billion-pound industry. The importance of chemistry means there is no room for inaccuracies.

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Machine vision at its simplest – a talk by Anthony Williams, Product Manager for machine vision

At the UKIVA exhibition, Machine Vision specialist Anthony delivered a presentation on simple machine vision applications. If you missed it, read more here!

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Basler's new Dart USB camera, bare board, CS-mount and S-mount variants
New Basler dart board level cameras with 4th generation Sony Pregius S sensors

Basler has just launched six new models in its USB 3.0 dart board level camera range. Image quality is outstanding thanks to Sony's IMX548 CMOS sensor, a 4th-generation Pregius S sensor with global shutter.

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Food and beverage production line including oem automatic products
Food and Beverage Manufacturing – Improving Flexibility

In this guide we’ll look at the key food and beverage trends in 2022. We’ll then focus on one trend in particular - improving flexibility

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OEM Automatic and Quantum Aviation discuss Sony FCB cameras in their application
A Q&A WITH QUANTUM AVIATION - SONY FCB CAMERAS FOR AIRSPACE SECURITY

Quantum Aviation has kindly taken part in a Q&A about their experience choosing the Sony FCB block cameras for their flagship counter-drone product, ‘Raptor’.

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OEM Automatic's Machine Vision team will be exhibiting at UKIVA machine vision conference and exhibition 2022
OEM Automatic at the UKIVA Machine Vision Conference 2022

On the 28th of April, OEM Automatic’s machine vision team will be taking its experience and expertise to UKIVAs Machine Vision Conference 2022 in Milton Keynes.

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OEM Automatic's Machine Vision and Sensors and Safety unboxing videos
The Sensors & Safety and Machine Vision teams launch new product unboxing videos

Product specialists from the Machine Vision and Sensors and safety team have worked on some unboxing and demonstration videos to help customers select products for industrial automation applications.

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OEM Automatic's Machine Vision team attended national manufacturing expo Ireland
The OEM Automatic Machine Vision Team exhibits at Dublin's National Manufacturing and Supply Chain Exhibition

Machine vision specialists from OEM Automatic exhibited at The National Manufacturing Exhibition Ireland on the 23rd and 24th of November 2021. This was the first time OEM Automatic exhibited at the Dublin based exhibition.

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Sonys' new FCB range of cameras EV9500, webinar dates 23rd November 2021 and 29th November 2021
SONY Introduces the new EV9500 series! Sign up for their webinar to find out more…

Image sensing solutions are continuously being developed at Sony, and their popular FCB range has welcomed the EV9500 series of block cameras to its existing range!

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Basler boost new higher resolution cameras
Higher Resolution with the new Boost camera series

Get ready for higher resolution and global shutter technology, as Basler has released six new camera models within the Boost series.

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OEM Automatic's Machine vision team are attending the National Manufacturing and Supply chain Expo in Ireland
Visit us in Dublin at the National Manufacturing and Supply Chain exhibition

We would like to invite you to visit us in Dublin at the National Manufacturing and Supply Chain exhibition located at the RDS Simmonscourt on the 23rd and 24th of November 2021.

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OEM Automatic's Machine Vision team at Vertikal Days exhibition 2021
Vertikal Days Review

After a long time away from exhibiting, our machine vision team had a blast at the Peter-borough Showground, showcasing some of our machine vision products suitable for use on heavy moving vehicles.

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Computar visible and SWIR lenses and new MPT fixed focal lenses
More machine vision lenses available in our range

We are excited to announce new additions to the Computar lens offering are now available. New ViSWIR and fixed focal lenses.

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Machine Vision FAQs

We are answering the frequently asked questions surrounding the machine vision industry and products. Find out more from our product specialists here!

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Sony machine vision FCB block cameras and Twiga interface boards
Sony FCB Block cameras together with Twiga Interface Boards

If you are looking for block cameras with superb image quality, excellent low light image quality and high dynamics, the Sony FCB range will suit you.

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Vertikal Days exhibition 2021 Orlaco and OEM Automatic
OEM Automatic Lives the High Life with Orlaco at Vertikal Days

OEM Automatic is looking forward to Vertikal Days on 22nd & 23rd September 2021 at the East of England Arena and Events Centre in Peterborough. It’s Europe's largest lifting equipment event!

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IIoT - Industrial Internet of Things

Several years have been spent with our partners to develop a range within IIoT (Industrial Internet Of Things). We want to make it easier for our customers to take a step into the digital world.

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Design Considerations for AGV's

What is an AGV? AGV is short for Automated Guided Vehicle. AGVs are automated and computer controlled transportation robots that can be used for a range of tasks.

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Vehicle and machine safety eliminating blind spots webinar for July 2021
Vehicle and machine safety – Eliminating blind spots

The SideEye is one of the products we proudly offer our customers. The camera and detection system alerts drivers when road users are present in the blind spot of the truck.

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Machine Vision webinar series May 2021
Did you miss our machine vision webinar series? Video links are here!

We just wanted to say a big thank you to those who took the time out of their day to attend our 2-day Machine Vision Webinar Series, it was a huge success!

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Datalogic P2x compact smart camera
Datalogic’s powerful new P2x series - the compactness of a smart camera and the power of a vision system

Meet the P2x series, the most powerful smart camera in the world. The ultimate smart camera meets the unparalleled performance and flexibility of the most innovative vision system.

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Machine Vision webinar series May 2021
Put yourself in the Machine Vision picture with our 26 - 27 May 2021 webinars

This May, OEM Automatic is making things easy for you. Together with some of our machine vision suppliers, we’re hosting webinars all about the machine vision industry.

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IP Elements camera enclosures and accessories
New supplier IP Elements added to OEM’s machine vision product offering!

We’re very pleased to introduce IP Elements, another new supplier in our machine vision business area. Their compact and compact PA camera enclosures are designed to protect your hardware in dirty, dangerous areas.

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Stoneridge Orlaco SideEye mounted on truck for detection of cyclists and blind spots
Vehicle and machine safety - Eliminating blind spots

Vehicle and machinery blind spots are a major safety concern in all industries.

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Datalogic Matric 320 advanced image based barcode scanner
Datalogic's Matrix 320 - its most advanced image-based barcoder

There’s a new member of Datalogic’s Matrix family of industrial imagers – Matrix 320. Datalogic has brought its expertise in traceability to bear once again, and Matrix 320 is its most advanced image-based barcode reader.

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Basler Dart embedded cameras, digital embedded world 2021 exhibition & conference
Basler at embedded world 2021 digital

New Solution Approaches and Expanded Portfolio. Basler is presenting its current range of solutions in cooperation with strong partners such as NXP, NVIDIA, and AWS at the leading trade show for embedded technologies, which is being held purely digitally this year.

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Datalogic Smart-VS portrait graphic
OEM stocks Datalogic’s Smart-VS™, a device with the power of machine learning and the ease of photoelectric sensors

Datalogic’s innovative Smart-VS can classify objects as well as complex vision systems do but uses simple photoelectric sensors and is easy to configure.

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OEM Automatic Warehouse, Datalogic HandScanner and GD4200 barcode scanners
How are warehouses stopping the potential spread of coronavirus?

Being COVID-secure is essential for all businesses now, and warehouses are no exception. Everyone has had to adapt to new ways of working and businesses are still tweaking, improving and updating their approach, as they see what works best for them and their customers.

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Basler lighting portrait image
OEM Automatic stock entire range of Basler’s intelligent lighting solutions

As any Instagram user will tell you, lighting makes all the difference to images. For machine vision applications, Basler have certainly got that covered and we are delighted to be stocking the whole new lighting range.

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Basler Pylon software as easy as connecting the dots, save time. save money
Machine vision software for Android applications

Basler has responded to the growing market for embedded vision and industrial mobile devices with the introduction of pylon for Android, available for its ace, ace2, dart and pulse cameras.

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OEM Automatic becomes new distributor for Basler products in the UK and Ireland

From July 2020, OEM Automatic Ltd will become the official distribution partner for Basler products in the UK and Ireland.

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Machine vision robot arm
What’s new in machine vision technology? An update from Richard Hammond

As the automation revolution continues to rumble on, machine vision continues to find itself being used in an ever-expanding array of applications. Furthermore, the prompt uptake of Industry 4.0 and IoT protocols has ensured a rapidly changing landscape for industrial processing. Data can now be obtained from where there once was none to be extracted.

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A range of machine vision and barcode reading products for UKIVA exhibition
OEM Set to Make a Splash at UKIVA

OEM Automatic, the market leading supplier of components for industrial automation, will be exhibiting at the 2019 UKIVA Machine Vision Conference and Exhibition, 6 June in Milton Keynes.

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Sony Polarised camera
OEM Automatic signs supply deal with Sony ISS for new range of machine vision cameras

OEM Automatic, the market leading supplier of components for industrial automation, has signed an exclusive deal with Sony Image Sensing Solutions (ISS).

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