Edge-Vision-4.0-CURTAIN

Innovative surface inspection for maximum precision and flexibility

The Edge-Vision-4.0 system by Hammer-IMS is not just a standalone camera, but a fully integrated, end-to-end quality control solution for your production line. By seamlessly combining premium industrial hardware with smart software, we monitor your industrial surfaces down to the millimeter. The result? Real-time defect detection, minimized material waste, and a guaranteed product quality.

Lighting options

Optical precision stands or falls with the right illumination. Edge-Vision-4.0 utilizes three specialized industrial lighting methods to make any type of defect unmistakably visible to the sensors:

Bright-field lighting

Bright-field lighting illuminates the object directly from above or the front, creating strong contrast on surface features and textures. It's ideal for detecting surface defects, scratches or dirt on reflective or opaque materials.

Dark-field lighting

Dark-field lighting uses angled or side illumination, causing defects like scratches or bumps to scatter light differently than smooth surfaces. This highlights edges and surface irregularities with high contrast against a dark background, perfect for subtle surface inspection.

Transmission lighting

Transmission lighting illuminates the object from behind, allowing light to pass through transparent or semi-transparent materials. This method excels in inspecting holes, cracks, or inclusions in thin films, glass, plastics, or packaging materials.

Edge-Vision-4.0 supports
a wide range of camera technologies

2D-camera

Uses standard light to find surface defects.

Infrared camera

Uses infrared light to sort materials and check inside your products.

Thermal camera

Reads heat and temperature to quickly find hotspots and prevent defects.

3D laser profiler

Scans height and volume to check the exact shape and surface.

Integrated quality control software

The software environment for Edge-Vision-4.0 is called Connectivity 3.0. It provides a fully integrated quality control solution by combining different measurement tools within the same system. The software offers:

Real-Time Feedback: Monitors and reports on product quality continuously.
Product Acceptance/Rejection: Automatically marks, rejects, or provides visual feedback on defective products.
Dimension Tracking: Tracks dimensions of batch-processed items like panels and boards.
User-Friendly Interface: Controlled from a panel PC or optional stack light, with an intuitive interface for easy operation.

Inline Real-Time Panel Inspection

During production, each panel passes through the Edge-Vision-4.0-CURTAIN, where the system generates a complete 100% fingerprint of the panel. Inspection results are displayed instantly on the HMI and automatically stored for later use and analysis.

This is crucial for panel manufacturing, as it ensures consistent quality and helps detect defects at the earliest possible stage. By securing both process reliability and end-product quality, manufacturers can reduce waste, optimize efficiency, and guarantee customer satisfaction.