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What Is Machine Vision?

Automated inspection with industrial camera systems: the basics of the lighting, lens, sensor and processing chain.

4 min readUpdated: 2026-07-05

Machine vision uses cameras and software to perform measurement, reading (OCR/barcode), presence and defect inspection on the line. Success depends heavily on lighting.

  • Lighting — the most critical component (sets contrast)
  • Lens + sensor — resolution and depth of field
  • Processing — thresholding, measurement, decision
Most unstable inspection results come from poor/variable lighting; stabilize lighting before changing the camera.

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