Edge-Vision-4.0 CURTAIN is a high-resolution inspection system that ensures reliable quality control across industrial production lines. Housed in rugged steel CURTAIN frames, it is engineered for long-lasting performance in both continuous and batch processing environments.
The system captures and analyzes detailed images of products and materials, allowing for fast and accurate detection and classification of surface defects. Its enclosed design blocks out external light interference, delivering consistent and precise inspection results even under challenging conditions.
With high-resolution imaging, adaptable configurations, and robust operation, Edge-Vision-4.0 CURTAIN is a powerful solution for manufacturers aiming to boost accuracy, efficiency, and process stability.
Discover all our camera technologiesChoosing the right lighting technique can improve defect detection, reduce false alarms, and ensure your inspection system delivers consistent, reliable results. The Edge-Vision-4.0-Curtain supports multiple lighting techniques, allowing you to optimize inspection results for a wide variety of applications:
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 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 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.
As AI is increasingly on the rise, we developed an AI-enabled feature. Based on a dataset of images, pre-classified by the customer, we use artificial intelligence to execute a learning process offline and build a powerful neural network for use during in-line quality control. When inspecting textile, plastic, or battery film in-line, the newly developed software continuously traces product defects and foreign items on the product.
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:
The Edge-Vision-4.0 platform is typically controlled from a panel pc or optional stack light (our HMI technology), but is also available in a stand-alone version where only a few knobs enable you to tune the system's behavior. In either of the two cases, our Hammer-IMS Embedded Connectivity 3.0 software will be taken care of processing the vision data. Hammer-IMS Embedded Connectivity 3.0 makes interaction as intuitive as possible. Our platform is available with a PROFINET or optionally OPC UA link as well.