Machine Vision Software supports 3rd party cameras

Providing optical character recognition as well as security and data collection for achieving CFR Part 11 compliance, iNspect Vision Appliance software features 1D barcode and 2D matrix reader tools, including support for QR code. It is also equipped with iLabel product for verifying placement and quality of labels on packaged goods. Software offers machine vision solution for range of industries, from precision metrology to pharmaceutical packaging.

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STUTTGART, GERMANY (November 8, 2005) - ipd, a DALSA Coreco Group, today announced the release of Version 1.4 of the company's easy-to-use Vision Appliance software, iNspect. Packed with new capabilities, such as Optical Character Recognition (OCR), and advanced user controls, such as security and data collection for achieving CFR Part 11 compliance, iNspect offers an attractive machine vision solution to a broad range of industries, from precision metrology to pharmaceutical packaging.

"The evolution of our Vision Appliance software is very exciting. We are continually adding new features and capabilities without compromising the user interface that customers have come to appreciate," said Steve Geraghty, Director of ipd. "Version 1.4 demonstrates our commitment to bring simplified machine vision technology to ALL users. With iNspect now supporting 3rd party hardware platforms, such as IEEE 1394 cameras, users have an easy-to-use inspection tool with widespread applicability and a choice of hardware deployment options In addition to OCR, security and data collection tools, iNspect includes new and improved versions of its 1D barcode and 2D matrix reader tools, including support for QR code, along with many other features and enhancements. Furthermore, the iNspect software package now includes ipd's iLabel product, which was designed specifically for the Packaging Industry and is used for verifying the placement and quality of labels on packaged goods.

The iNspect product is offered as a standalone software package for use with 3rd party cameras, or combined with ipd's line of Vision Appliance hardware products. Pricing starts at $1,495.

More information about ipd and its product offerings-including Vision Appliances, NetSight II(TM) Vision Systems and Sherlock(TM) inspection software-can be found on the company

About ipd

ipd's mission is simple: to provide robust, intelligent and easy-to-use machine vision solutions to improve quality throughout the manufacturing process. Headquartered in Billerica, MA, ipd manufactures hardware and software machine vision products for end users, OEMs and systems integrators worldwide. ipd offers three product lines that simplify machine vision tasks: iNspect based vision appliances, Sherlock inspection software and the NetSight II family of pre-integrated machine vision systems. ipd is a group within DALSA Coreco (St. Laurent, Canada), a leader in the design and development of hardware and software for high-performance computer vision applications