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3D Vision expands the capabilities of machine vision

MVTec software supports the capture, evaluation, and processing of sensor-based 3D data for inspection and automation tasks. This enables applications that are not possible with traditional 2D approaches – from bin-picking to quality control. Technologies like HALCON’s 3D Scene Flow go even further and can even predict the movement of objects.

3D Gripping Point Detection: Visualization of automatically detected gripping points on a randomly arranged mixture of various objects in a 3D point cloud.
3D Gripping Point Detection

MVTec's 3D Gripping Point Detection automatically identifies suitable gripping surfaces on any object.

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3D matching

MVTec software detects objects and determines their 3D position – even with just one camera or depth sensor.

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3D reconstruction

Our software offers powerful features for reconstructing three-dimensional shapes.

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Distances on the caliper can be measured in the presence of perspective distortions.
3D calibration

Achieve precise 3D positioning with MVTec’s 3D calibration tools.

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Perspective matching

MVTec software detects objects and determines their 3D position – even with just one camera or depth sensor.

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APPLICATIONS IN PRACTICE

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Fully automated inspection of underbody trays with machine vision
Due to their intricacy, traditional inspection processes are often conducted manually and limited to spot checks. But Vista Solutions Inc. with offices in Canada, the US and Mexico has developed a breakthrough solution that changes that: the Flex-Ins…
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HALCON
Automotive
Machinery
3D Vision
Inspection
Matching
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3D vision enables robots to “see” in the carpentry industry
As in many industrial areas, automation is advancing in furniture production as well. One example of this is MAB Möbel AG from Switzerland: with the support of HOMAG Bohrsysteme GmbH and MVTec Software GmbH, this furniture manufacturer automated the…
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HALCON
Machinery
Robotics
3D Vision
OCR
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Advancing machine vision education at Reutlingen University
At Reutlingen University, Professor Arnd Buschhaus has been integrating MVTec HALCON into the teaching curriculum since 2018. HALCON is used extensively in courses related to robotics and machine vision, providing students with practical experience i…
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Education, Research & Science
3D Vision
Blob Analysis
Classification
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Automated robot cell handling vaccine vials with machine vision.
Machine Vision automates vaccine production
A global company needed to quickly ramp up vaccine production. Goldfuß engineering GmbH and SIMON IBV GmbH developed a robot-based solution for loading and unloading trolleys with the vaccine vials. The machine vision software HALCON ensures the seam…
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HALCON
Robotics
Medical Supplies & Pharmaceutical
3D Vision
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Industrial robots performing laser welding on battery cells guided by machine vision.
Machine vision accelerates battery production
High speed, precision, and reliability: These are the determining factors for battery production. To meet the rapidly growing demand for batteries, companies are developing increasingly efficient production processes. Laserax has developed a new syst…
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HALCON
Battery Production
3D Calibration
Calibration
Matching
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Robotic manufacturing cell assembling satellite panels with optical solar reflectors using machine vision.
Seeing robots process large work area with high precision
The automation specialist AKEOPLUS has developed an innovative robotic cell for the production of satellite panels at the global space manufacturer Thales Alenia Space. The special feature: robots place the components with high absolute accuracy to a…
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HALCON
Robotics
3D Vision
Matching
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Robots and machine vision software interact perfectly
The Spanish robotics specialist Tekniker has developed a solution that allows chaotically lying parts to be automatically gripped and placed in an orderly manner. The integrated machine vision software MVTec HALCON uses 3D vision technologies to ensu…
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HALCON
Robotics
Automotive
3D Vision
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Robot depalletizing cartons layer by layer using machine vision in a logistics environment.
Machine vision automates order picking in intralogistics
The company Cretec Cybernetics implemented a robot-based depalletizing solution in order picking using the MVTec HALCON machine vision software. The application is able to recognize stacked boxes on pallets and depalletize them accordingly.
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HALCON
Robotics
Packaging & Logistics
3D Vision
Object Detection
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Fast automated inspection of seals through 3D vision with HALCON
Vision Partners developed an automated crate classification system for return logistics using MVTec HALCON. The system identifies crate types in real time with two GigE cameras and directs them to the correct conveyors. Robust object detection drasti…
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HALCON
Robotics
Machinery
3D Vision
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Bin picking application using machine vision to locate and grip medical catheters in random orientations for automated packaging.
Bin-picking application with MVTec HALCON boosts productivity
Pose Automation GmbH developed a bin-picking robotic cell for handling catheters in veterinary medicine. Using MVTec HALCON, the system detects part position and orientation via a 3D camera, grips two pieces per cycle, and minimizes stock and scrap.…
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HALCON
Robotics
Machinery
Medical Supplies & Pharmaceutical
3D Calibration
3D Vision
Object Detection
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Fully automated dispense and labeling system for pharmaceutical products runs with MVTec HALCON
Crave Technical built an automated dispensing and labeling system for pharmaceuticals using MVTec HALCON. HALCON performs object detection, code reading, and hand-eye calibration for robots that identify, pick, and label bottles and boxes – ensuring…
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HALCON
Robotics
Machinery
Medical Supplies & Pharmaceutical
3D Calibration
3D Vision
Object Detection
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Vision-based assembly system with automatic connecting rod handling and eccentric press integration.
MVTec HALCON controls linear conveyor and robot system for fully automatic assembly of components
LIP Automation AG developed a flexible, vision-based assembly system powered by MVTec HALCON. Instead of costly mechanical feeding, HALCON detects parts on conveyors, determines their position and orientation, and passes this data to the robot. The s…
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HALCON
Robotics
Machinery
3D Calibration
3D Vision
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Object detection of ripe sweet peppers using MVTec HALCON with color- and shape-based analysis from RGB-D camera data.
The sweet pepper robot SWEEPER detects and picks ripe crops using MVTec HALCON
The Wageningen University & Research (WUR) in the Netherlands developed a greenhouse harvesting robot, which is able to pick ripe crops. The shape- and color-based detection algorithm for this task was implemented using MVTec HALCON.
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HALCON
Robotics
Agriculture
Food & Beverage
3D Vision
Classification
Matching
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Science Project: Proprioceptive Industrial Robot Gripper – Kinemetrix
Kinemetrix supported a high-school science fair project that developed a proprioceptive robotic gripper on a 3-axis gantry with a sheet-of-light 3D setup. Using MVTec HALCON for surface-based 3D matching, the gripper can detect and handle parts auton…
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HALCON
Robotics
Machinery
3D Vision
Matching
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3D vision guided robotic assembly system using HALCON to determine position and orientation of parts from 3D point cloud data for automated clip assembly.
3D Vision Guided Robotic Assembly - Kinemetrix
Using HALCON's surface-based 3D matching technology and 3D point cloud data, the position and orientation of parts on an automated clip assembly cell are determinded.
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HALCON
Robotics
Machinery
3D Vision
Matching
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Robot arm in a flexible manufacturing cell used for automotive parts inspection and assembly with vision-guided system.
Completely under control: Bin-picking-system allows for better efficiency in the production of differential gears - Jtekt Torsen
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HALCON
Automotive
3D Vision
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Vision Helps Spot Failures on the Rail - Network Rail Ltd.
Network Rail Ltd. uses Omnicom Engineering’s OmniVision system to automatically inspect rail infrastructure for issues such as missing fasteners, faulty welds, or damaged rail heads. MVTec HALCON is employed to analyze image data in real-time and ide…
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HALCON
Automotive
3D Vision
Matching
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User interface of Vision Q.400 inspection software showing industrial image processing, measurement, and analysis based on HALCON algorithms.
Vision Q.400 – The Universal Inspection Software for Industrial Image Processing
Vision Q.400 by Q.VITEC enables rapid development of high-performance inspection processes without programming experience. Built on MVTec HALCON, the software offers an intuitive interface and is ideal for OEM systems and inspection solutions.
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HALCON
Machinery
3D Calibration
Filtering
Matching
Measuring
Morphology
OCR
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Vision system sorts tomato seedlings - University of Wageningen
The University of Wageningen’s system automates the sorting of tomato seedlings at a rate of up to 18,000 plants per hour. Using ten cameras and 3D modelling, the biomass of each seedling is calculated and classified into quality categories automatic…
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HALCON
Agriculture
Food & Beverage
3D Vision
Calibration
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Electrode sheet inspection machine - Ayaha Engineering
Ayaha Engineering uses HALCON software together with a line scan camera in the web inspection of electrode sheets for lithium-ion batteries. The system measures coating width, defects and foreign matter on continuously running webs and classifies def…
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HALCON
Battery Production
Automotive
Electric Components
3D Vision
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Vision-guided robotic bartender system with dual robot arms serving drinks using machine vision and robotics.
Vision-guided robotic 'bartender' serves drinks - University of Brescia
The University of Brescia developed a vision-guided robotic bartender with two robot arms that identifies, opens and pours different beer bottles – driven by cameras and MVTec Software’s HALCON.
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HALCON
Robotics
Education, Research & Science
3D Vision
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Biscuits arranged on a conveyor belt for automated size and dimension inspection using machine vision.
Machine Vision Inspects Biscuits – Machine Vision Technology Ltd.
Machine Vision Technology Ltd. developed an automated system for size and weight control for a leading biscuit manufacturer. Using MVTec HALCON, 30 rows of freshly baked biscuits are measured in real-time on a conveyor belt. The system stores process…
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HALCON
Food & Beverage
Packaging & Logistics
3D Vision
Measuring
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Humanoid robot Robonaut R2 developed by NASA and GM using machine vision for object recognition and manipulation in space.
Vision-guided Robot Heads for Space – NASA
NASA and General Motors developed the humanoid robot Robonaut 2, the first humanoid robot in space, with support from MVTec HALCON. Equipped with 3D stereo cameras and Time-of-Flight sensors, HALCON enables precise real-time object and gripper detect…
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HALCON
Robotics
Education, Research & Science
3D Vision
Matching
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Novel gripper uses machine vision to automate packing - Helmut-Schmidt-University Hamburg
Combining a sophisticated gripping mechanism with machine vision allows packing systems to handle disparate objects.
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HALCON
Robotics
Packaging & Logistics
3D Calibration
3D Vision
Matching
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Structured-light-based vision system inspects percussion caps – Tekniker
The Tekniker Foundation uses HALCON and 2D/3D cameras for high-speed inspection of percussion caps. Defects such as dents, misalignment, or missing caps are reliably detected – up to 216,000 units per hour.
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HALCON
Machinery
3D Calibration
3D Vision
Blob Analysis
Matching
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Robotic apple picker mounted on a tractor using machine vision for automated fruit harvesting.
Vision System Simplifies Robotic Fruit Picking – ACRO Institute
The ACRO Institute developed a mobile apple-picking robot equipped with a camera inside the gripper and MVTec HALCON image processing software. The robot identifies ripe apples, calculates their position, and performs precise gripping movements. This…
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HALCON
Robotics
Agriculture
Food & Beverage
Packaging & Logistics
3D Vision
Classification
Filtering
Matching
Measuring
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Precision boreholes in metal profiles inspected with 3D machine vision.
3D Calibration for Inspection
Automation & Assembly Technologies GmbH from Bremen relies on MVTec HALCON for precise 3D calibration in inspecting complex welded assemblies. Thanks to newly developed 3D calibration bodies and a specialized mathematical model, the system achieves a…
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HALCON
Robotics
3D Calibration
3D Vision
Measuring

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