High-Speed Cameras
Capture What Happens in a Fraction of a Second
As production and inspection processes become faster, imaging systems must keep pace.
High-speed area- and line-scan cameras enable detailed inspection of fast-moving objects and dynamic processes without sacrificing the image information required for reliable analysis.
Solutions range from line-scan imaging at up to 1000 kHz at 8k resolution to area-scan cameras reaching up to 3463 fps at full resolution, with high-speed interfaces up to 100 GigE supporting reliable transfer of large image volumes.
When Speed Becomes the Challenge
100% Inspection
Inspect fast-moving objects without slowing down the production process.
Small Defect Detection
Capture sufficient detail to identify small defects even at high object speeds.
Code Reading
Reliably capture codes and markings on rapidly passing objects.
Dynamic Process Analysis
Visualise events that happen too quickly for conventional imaging.
Find the Right High-Speed Imaging Solution
Frame rate alone does not determine whether a camera can reliably capture a fast process.
Object speed, required resolution, exposure time, illumination, synchronization, interface bandwidth and processing architecture all influence system performance.
Our broad range of high-speed imaging technologies includes line- and area-scan solutions with industrial high-bandwidth interfaces designed for efficient data transfer and processing.
Managing High Data Rates
High-speed imaging can generate enormous amounts of data. Efficient transfer and processing therefore become part of the imaging challenge.
High-bandwidth interfaces up to 100 GigE and technologies including RoCEv2, RDMA, GPU-direct, GigE Vision 3.0 and GenICam support reliable data transfer while helping host systems manage the processing load.
Typical Applications
High-Speed Production Inspection
100% inspection of rapidly moving products and processes.
Railway & Transportation
Track and infrastructure inspection at operational speeds.
Welding & Process Monitoring
Capture and analyse highly dynamic manufacturing processes.
Motion Analysis
Investigate fast movements and transient events.
Biomedical Imaging
Capture rapid biological and medical processes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What frame rate do I actually need?
The required frame rate depends on object speed, field of view and the level of detail needed for reliable analysis—not on the highest number available. Our experts help determine the right specification for your application.
Can high-speed cameras handle the resulting data volumes?
Yes. High-bandwidth interfaces up to 100 GigE, along with technologies such as RoCEv2, RDMA and GPU-direct, support reliable transfer and processing of large image volumes.
Do I need line-scan or area-scan imaging?
Line-scan cameras are typically suited to continuous, moving materials, while area-scan cameras are better suited to discrete objects. Our experts help identify the right approach for your process.
Need to Capture a Faster Process?
Tell us about object speed, field of view, required detail and processing requirements.