Advances in Machine Vision Systems

Table of Contents

1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

• Scope and Methodology
  • Scope of Research
  • Research Methodology
• Highlights and Key Findings
  • Overview of Machine Vision Technologies
  • Key Findings and Innovations

2 MACHINE VISION SYSTEMS--TECHNOLOGY AND APPLICATIONS VIEWPOINT

• Technology Primer - Advanced Machine Vision Techniques
  • Machine Vision Components and Architectures
  • Major Machine Vision Applications
• Technology and Application Trends
  • Miniaturization and Cost Reduction
  • Expansion of Machine Vision to New Applications
  • Development of Machine Vision Industry in China
  • Integration of Vision Systems--High Innovation Rates

3 TECHNOLOGY IMPACT AND ADOPTION FACTORS ANALYSIS

• Analysis of Technology Drivers
  • Escalating Standards in Manufacturing Automation
  • Technological Advancement in Machine Vision Components
  • Compliance to Regulatory Standards
  • Reliability Throughput and Efficiency
  • Reduction of Cost of Quality and Liability
• Analysis of Technology Challenges
  • Operator Training and Deployment Process
  • Hassles During Upgradation
  • Reluctance to Accept New Technology

4 ASSESSMENT OF RESEARCH AND INNOVATIONS ACROSS MACHINE VISION SECTORS

• Developments and Innovations in Companies
  • Vision-Based Robotic Guidance Technologies
  • 3D Machine Vision Systems and Solutions
  • Gigabit Ethernet Standard for Machine Vision
  • Vision Systems for Solar Cell Manufacturing
  • Illumination Technologies for Machine Vision
  • Industrial Vision Camera Technologies
  • Vision Systems for Automotive and Manufacturing Applications
• Research and Development
  • Machine vision for semiconductors and nanotechnology
  • Research for Food Industry and Agriculture
  • Machine Vision Systems for the Mining Industry

5 FUTURE OUTLOOK FOR MACHINE VISION TECHNOLOGIES

• Assessment of Machine Vision Technologies
  • Analyst Insights
  • Industry and Academic Research Trends
• Technology and Applications Foresight
  • Technology Roadmap
  • Evolution of Applications

6 DIRECTORY OF KEY PATENTS AND CONTACTS

• Selected Patents
  • Patents from North America
  • Patents from Other Regions
• Key Industry Participants
  • Corporate Sector
  • Academic Research

7 DECISION SUPPORT DATABASE

• Decision Support Database
  • Number of Manufacturing Establishments in North America (1999-2009)
  • World New Car Production (2002-2012)
  • World Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment Market (2002 to 2012)
  • World Consumer Electronics Contribution to the Electronics Industry (2002 to 2012)