LMI Technologies receives Frost & Sullivan technology leadership award
LMI Technologies Inc, a Canadian company that develops and manufactures machine-vision systems, has received the 2007 'North American Frost & Sullivan Award for Technology Leadership' for its wide range of laser-based three-dimensional (3D) vision sensor models and configurations.
"Machine vision systems have become indispensable to solve challenging applications, and serve in process optimisation in industries," commented Frost & Sullivan Research Analyst Vishnu Sivadevan.
"Vision sensors and machine vision products designed and developed by LMI have facilitated the rapid transition of this technology from just two-dimensional (2D) vision inspection to 3D vision."
3D high-speed laser line sensors manufactured by LMI are being used to inspect the geometry of products in the food industry. In addition, the sensors perform colour inspection to identify abnormalities such as discoloration and bruises, and also indicate the presence of foreign objects.
The company's sensors combine, in a single package, the ability to both detect 3D dimensional geometry and colour - unlike other vision systems that use separate cameras for detecting these parameters. This feature brings down the cost and complexity of a machine-vision system.
"The machine vision expertise of LMI across a broad spectrum of applications, facilitated by flexible vision sensor and 3D sensor configurations, places the company in a leading position in the technology area," continued Sivadevan.
"The manufacturing industry has adopted LMI vision technology on a large scale, producing increased return of investment as a direct consequence of the deployment."
LMI brings to its customers the advantages of 30 years of vision sensor experience, signified by approximately 100 issued and pending patents. The company currently markets its wide range of vision sensors under the names LMI Selcom, DynaVision, FireSync and HexSight, catering to a broad spectrum of application sectors, such as the wood manufacturing, rubber, automotive, robotic guidance, semiconductor, electronics, aluminium, and iron foundry industries. Apart from having a standard product line, the company also offers custom design and manufacturing services for its products for large original equipment manufacturers.
Each year, Frost & Sullivan presents this award to the company that has pioneered the development and introduction of an innovative technology into the market place - a technology that has had an impact on several market sectors or has the potential to do so. Frost & Sullivan says that its award recognises a company's successful technology development that is expected to bring significant contributions to the industry in terms of adoption, change and competitive posture.
Contacts:
Susan Hancock
LMI Technologies Inc
1673 Cliveden Avenue
Delta, British Columbia
Canada V3M 6V5
Phone: +1-604-636-1019
Fax: +1-604-516-8368
Email: shancock@LMItechnologies.com
Web: http://www.lmitechnologies.com
Stacie Kopecki
Frost & Sullivan
7550 IH 10 West, Suite 400
San Antonio, TX 78229
USA
Phone: +1-210-247-2450
Fax: +1-210-348-1003
Email: Stacie.kopecki@frost.com
Web: http://www.frost.com
Web: http://www.award.frost.com
"Machine vision systems have become indispensable to solve challenging applications, and serve in process optimisation in industries," commented Frost & Sullivan Research Analyst Vishnu Sivadevan.
"Vision sensors and machine vision products designed and developed by LMI have facilitated the rapid transition of this technology from just two-dimensional (2D) vision inspection to 3D vision."
3D high-speed laser line sensors manufactured by LMI are being used to inspect the geometry of products in the food industry. In addition, the sensors perform colour inspection to identify abnormalities such as discoloration and bruises, and also indicate the presence of foreign objects.
The company's sensors combine, in a single package, the ability to both detect 3D dimensional geometry and colour - unlike other vision systems that use separate cameras for detecting these parameters. This feature brings down the cost and complexity of a machine-vision system.
"The machine vision expertise of LMI across a broad spectrum of applications, facilitated by flexible vision sensor and 3D sensor configurations, places the company in a leading position in the technology area," continued Sivadevan.
"The manufacturing industry has adopted LMI vision technology on a large scale, producing increased return of investment as a direct consequence of the deployment."
LMI brings to its customers the advantages of 30 years of vision sensor experience, signified by approximately 100 issued and pending patents. The company currently markets its wide range of vision sensors under the names LMI Selcom, DynaVision, FireSync and HexSight, catering to a broad spectrum of application sectors, such as the wood manufacturing, rubber, automotive, robotic guidance, semiconductor, electronics, aluminium, and iron foundry industries. Apart from having a standard product line, the company also offers custom design and manufacturing services for its products for large original equipment manufacturers.
Each year, Frost & Sullivan presents this award to the company that has pioneered the development and introduction of an innovative technology into the market place - a technology that has had an impact on several market sectors or has the potential to do so. Frost & Sullivan says that its award recognises a company's successful technology development that is expected to bring significant contributions to the industry in terms of adoption, change and competitive posture.
Contacts:
Susan Hancock
LMI Technologies Inc
1673 Cliveden Avenue
Delta, British Columbia
Canada V3M 6V5
Phone: +1-604-636-1019
Fax: +1-604-516-8368
Email: shancock@LMItechnologies.com
Web: http://www.lmitechnologies.com
Stacie Kopecki
Frost & Sullivan
7550 IH 10 West, Suite 400
San Antonio, TX 78229
USA
Phone: +1-210-247-2450
Fax: +1-210-348-1003
Email: Stacie.kopecki@frost.com
Web: http://www.frost.com
Web: http://www.award.frost.com
