The startup manufactures machine vision components and vision modules that enable imaging-based automatic inspection and analysis for quality control in various industries. Their products, including lenses, lighting, semiconductors, repeaters, and splitters, facilitate the automation of quality assurance processes, enhancing accuracy and efficiency in production environments.
Funding
$3.8M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
In automated quality control, machine vision systems require precise and rapid focusing, especially when dealing with objects at varying heights or complex multi-layered structures. Traditional manual focus adjustments are time-consuming and prone to human error, reducing inspection throughput and accuracy.
Solution
The company provides FPGA-based auto focus modules designed for integration into AOI (Automated Optical Inspection) systems and microscopy setups. These modules employ optical triangulation or TTL (Through-The-Lens) sensing to measure the distance to the object and automatically adjust the focus in real time. The auto focus sensors calculate distance variations at the pixel level and control a Z-axis actuator to maintain a consistent focus. The modules are designed to enhance image clarity and inspection speed in automated vision applications.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes manufacturers of automated optical inspection (AOI) equipment, developers of microscopy systems, and integrators of machine vision solutions in industries such as semiconductor, electronics, and precision manufacturing.
Features
- Offers auto focus modules utilizing either optical triangulation or TTL (Through-The-Lens) sensing methods
- Achieves focus update rates up to 1.2kHz for real-time height measurement and focus adjustment
- Features high-speed FPGA-based control for rapid data processing and Z-axis motor control
- Supports multi-layer focus, enabling automatic tracking of up to five pre-defined layers in stacked structures
- Provides various interface options, including analog/digital outputs and step motor drivers, for flexible system integration
- Offers a linear lens changer that enables high-speed objective lens switching within 0.2 seconds with ±1μm accuracy
- Includes models optimized for large-aperture FA lenses and microscope objectives