OPT European Team Highlights Expertise and Advanced Machine Vision Solutions at automatica 2025, Germany

The leading international exhibition for smart automation and robotics demonstrates how the machine vision industry leaders can benefit from digitalizing the production processes. automatica is the only event in the world that brings together all emerging key technologies in one place, thus promoting mutually beneficial and interdisciplinary exchange.

At automatica 2025 in Munich (June 24–27), the OPT European team demonstrated its industry-leading expertise and advanced machine vision solutions to a global audience. As one of the world’s premier trade fairs for smart automation and robotics, Automatica 2025 provided the perfect stage for OPT to showcase its cutting-edge technologies. Through live demonstrations and expert discussions, the team highlighted innovative applications of its precision vision systems, further solidifying OPT’s position as a driving force in industrial automation. The event offered valuable opportunities for collaboration, allowing the OPT European team to engage with partners and customers while exploring new frontiers in machine vision technology.

At the exhibition, OPT demonstrated its cutting-edge machine vision solutions through live operational showcases. Visitors witnessed firsthand how these advanced systems deliver real-time precision and performance in industrial automation applications. The interactive demonstrations effectively highlighted OPT's technological leadership and practical implementation capabilities in machine vision.

Multi-Camera System – High-precision surface defect detection for quality control

This innovative inspection solution addresses critical challenges in small-object detection by combining OPT's high-performance zoom microscope with an intelligent series SCA1 smart camera. Featuring a modular design with interchangeable magnification objectives (0.65X to 4.55X), the system offers seamless 7X optical zoom capability while maintaining a constant working distance - eliminating the need for refocusing during magnification changes. The integrated 20MP smart camera platform enables real-time online detection, providing manufacturers with a versatile tool for precision quality control across various miniature components and assemblies.

AI-Driven 3D Picking Solution – Laser profiling for smart manufacturing automation

OPT's advanced robotic vision system integrates a 3D laser profiler, six-axis robot, and intelligent vision algorithms to handle parts of varying sizes and shapes efficiently. Capable of mixed picking, sorted picking, and stacking operations with exceptional speed and accuracy, this solution delivers three key advantages: (1) High precision - utilizing proprietary stripe projection technology to achieve Z-axis positioning accuracy up to 1.6μm for perfect material placement; (2) Rapid processing - powered by FPGA edge computing, the system achieves 4 FPS with 3D recognition in just 0.25 seconds; and (3) Stable imaging - multi-exposure point cloud fusion enhances material compatibility while reducing noise and voids by over 40%. Ideal for smart manufacturing applications, this system excels at automotive parts sorting, 3D component assembly, and welding guidance tasks.

Programmable Pattern Light System – Automotive paint defect detection with unmatched accuracy

The PMD system (2.5D imaging solution) utilizes synchronous projection imaging technology, projecting eight orthogonal fringe patterns for simultaneous acquisition to achieve multimodal data collection from highly reflective surfaces. This innovative system combines advanced algorithmic processing to concurrently capture high-precision 2D feature data (including grayscale, diffuse/specular reflectance, and local contrast) alongside 3D topographical information (phase gradient and surface curvature distribution). Featuring full-field coverage mode, it ensures comprehensive surface data acquisition through high-resolution static imaging. Powered by OPT's Deepvision3 deep learning algorithm, the solution elevates micro-defect detection to industry-leading standards while overcoming technical challenges in inspecting both highly reflective metal surfaces and complex diffuse-reflection materials. This breakthrough provides the precision manufacturing sector with a complete intelligent surface defect detection solution.

Through the automatica exhibition presence, OPT proved its capacity to deliver locally-adapted machine vision solutions without compromising world-class quality benchmarks. This strategic approach has opened doors in the exacting European market. Our solutions align perfectly with the high-precision demands of Western manufacturers, and we invite forward-thinking partners to join us in shaping the future of industrial inspection technology.