HALCON 17.12 Optimizes Detection Rates and Classification Results
Machine Vision: MVTec presents new HALCON version with extensive deep learning functions
- HALCON 17.12 optimizes detection rates and classification results
- Sophisticated and out-of-the-box deep learning functions
- Release in December
Munich, October 27, 2017 – MVTec Software GmbH ( the leading provider of innovative machine vision technologies, will release the new version 17.12 of its standard software HALCON on December 8. The extraordinary feature of the new version is an extensive set of cutting-edgedeep learning functions, which can be instantlyapplied in industrial settings. Users are now able to raise their machine vision processes to an entirely new level using self-learning algorithms. This allows companies to simplify and accelerate programming processessignificantly. In addition, they also benefit from even more robust detection rates and better classification results.
The new HALCON release includes a wide range of functions for training Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs). It is the first time that customers can train CNNs with HALCON on the basis of deep learning algorithms, using sample pictures of their specific application. Thus, the resulting networks can be highly optimized to the customers’ needs.With this,image data can now be classified easily and precisely. Userscan drastically reduce programming requirements, do not needin-depth machine vision expertise, and can save both time and money. Moreover, the new deep learning feature is fully integrated into the industrially provenMVTec HALCON machine vision library. Consequently, users can benefit from the library’s immense range of advantages, along with regular updates, continuousinnovation, and competent support.
Detection of defects on reflective surfaces
In addition to the current deeplearning technologies, HALCON 17.12 offers many other new features, product improvements, and revised functions: now, defects on reflective surfaces of objects can be easily detected. Using deflectometry, several “light patterns” are projected onto the surface of theobject via a screen. The reflections ofthe grid can be used to reliably identify errors, which could not be achieved withconventional 3D methods. This method is particularly interesting for applications in carmanufacturing and the electronics industry. For example, it can be used to detect tiny paint scratches or flaws on electronic components that are not visible to the naked eye. The new HALCON version 17.12 also simplifies the daily work routines of HALCON developers, since it is now much easier to integratethe HDevEngine into the developer's application. Another highlight is the improved automatic text reader, which has become even better at detecting and reading letters and numbers that touch each other.
In addition, the current HALCON release also offers a new method to fuse the data from different 3D point clouds into oneunified model. This 3D-based, cutting-edge technology simplifies the post-processingofsuch point clouds through a much more accurate reconstruction of objects. This is important for processes such as reverse engineering. For example, if there is no CAD model available, or if objects must be analyzed more precisely regarding their 3D properties.
CNNs for easy application development
“With HALCON 17.12, we are consistently refining our strategy to provide cutting edge technology to solve industrial challenges. With the introduction of deep learning functionality we make the added value of CNNs accessible to a wide user base. It enablesmany companies to train neural networks with their own resources at a much lower cost, and to profitably apply them in an industrial setting,” explains Johannes Hiltner, Product Manager HALCON at MVTec.
Dr. Olaf Munkelt, Managing Director of MVTec Software GmbH, adds: “The wide variety of functions in HALCON 17.12 also reflects the growing importance of artificial intelligence and self-learning algorithms in industrial machine vision. With this new version, we are targeting the requirements of the market – especially in the context of Industry 4.0, respectively the Industrial Internet of Things”.
About MVTec
MVTec is a leading manufacturer of standard software for machine vision. MVTec products are used in all demanding areas of imaging: Semi-conductor industry, web inspection, quality control and inspection applications in general, medicine, 3D vision, and surveillance. MVTec, with its head office in Munich (Germany), has more than 30 established distributors worldwide and in addition, MVTec, LLC works out of Boston, MA (USA).
About HALCON
MVTec HALCON is the comprehensive standard software for machine vision with an integrated development environment (HDevelop) that is used worldwide.It enables cost savings and improved time to market. HALCON’s flexible architecture facilitates rapid development of any kind of machine vision application.MVTec HALCON provides outstanding performance and a comprehensive support of multi-core platforms and special instruction sets like AVX2, NEON, as well as GPU acceleration. It serves all industries, with a library used in hundreds of thousands of installations in all areas of imaging like blob analysis, morphology, matching, measuring, and identification. The software provides the latest state-of-the-art machine vision technologies, such as comprehensive 3D vision and deep learning algorithms.The software secures your investment by supporting a wide range of operating systems and providing interfaces to hundreds of industrial cameras and frame grabbers, in particular by supporting standards like GenICam, GigE Vision, and USB3 Vision.
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