FEATURE Machine vision


The vision to avoid vendor lock-in


Interoperability in machine vision can help manufacturers break free from   


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achine vision combines advanced imaging hardware and intelligent algorithms, helping manufacturers perform tasks like inspection,


quality control, assembly guidance and product  demands for higher productivity, tighter quality standards and more detailed traceability have grown, manufacturers are implementing the  However, as machine vision technology becomes more complex and diverse,  on proprietary software and hardware, creating a fragmented landscape where components from   costs and creates long-term dependency on   Vendor lock-in occurs when customers become   usually occurs when manufacturers purchase proprietary hardware and software that are incompatible with components from other    


Over time, manufacturers become trapped in a catch-22: they require these advanced systems to    Vendor lock-in also comes with short- and  manufacturers struggle to mix and match best-in-  lead to increased costs, as some vendors charge premium prices for upgrades or replacement  Long-term, relying on one vendor can also   Interoperability ensures that components


 seamlessly, and this can be achieved by adopting open standards and protocols, such as GigE   By adhering to these standards, machine builders


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   


 integration, enabling machine builders and  from various suppliers without requiring    


future-proof since they can easily accommodate upgrades and new technologies without costly  also improves because open systems require seamless communication between the various    example, a modular machine vision system may include cameras, software and controllers that the manufacturer can swap out as technology  reducing costs, this strategy can help minimise downtime – and the associated costs – during  Vendor lock-in can be challenging, but


  systems that prioritise open standards and  and international IEC standard, can be a strong foundation for building machine vision systems that integrate seamlessly with components from  


control architectures that support modularity   on proprietary hardware and simplify the integration of new technologies as production 


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