Machine Vision Software
The intelligence behind your industrial image processing
In modern factory automation, software serves as the critical link between visual data capture and process-relevant decision-making. While the camera provides the image data, the software interprets and validates this raw data in real time and converts it into controllable signals. At CHROMOS Industrial, we rely on software architectures that combine the highest Swiss precision with global industry standards.
Get in touch with usChoosing a technological approach: logic or intuition?
In industrial image processing today, we are faced with a choice between two fundamentally different methods. The decision depends less on the hardware and more on the nature of your inspection task and the required predictability of the results.
Rule-based image processing: Mathematical precision
Traditional, rule-based image processing forms the foundation of industrial metrology. In this approach, the software follows a strictly deterministic logic: a programmer defines fixed mathematical rules for geometric shapes, edge profiles, or pixel intensities. This approach is unbeatable when it comes to measurable facts—such as the precise dimensional inspection of a component down to the micrometer or the lightning-fast reading of standardized Data Matrix codes.
Deep Learning & AI: When Software Begins to Learn
Where traditional algorithms reach their limits, artificial intelligence comes into its own. Deep learning is modeled on human perception and is ideal for tasks that are difficult to capture in rigid rules. Instead of laboriously programming features, the software is trained using image examples. It learns to distinguish between natural variations in a product and genuine defects—a capability that is particularly in demand when dealing with organic surfaces, complex textures, or reflective materials (such as those found in the watch industry).
Our Software Products
Basler
Image Capture & Real-Time Processing
- pylon vTools & AI: Intuitive modules for object recognition and classification.
- VisualApplets: Graphical FPGA programming for real-time image processing.
- pylon SDK & Suites: Comprehensive drivers and software for 3D vision and robotics.
Cognex
High-Performance Vision Systems
- VisionPro: A high-end library for complex metrology and inspection tasks.
- VisionPro Deep Learning: AI-powered analysis of highly variable surfaces.
- In-Sight Vision Suite: A central platform for all smart camera systems.
3HLE
Swiss Edge AI & Deep Learning
- Retina A.I. Flavors: Specialized deep learning tools for OCR and anomaly detection.
- Edge AI Server: Local GPU processing for maximum data sovereignty.
- Full-Stack Integration: Turnkey solutions comprising software and hardware packages.
System Architectures & Computing Power
In addition to methodology, the physical architecture determines how efficiently your system operates. We scale computing power precisely to meet your needs and align with your IT strategy:
- Smart Cameras: A compact all-in-one solution for decentralized tasks (e.g., Cognex In-Sight).
- PC-based systems: Centralized high-performance processing for complex multi-camera setups.
- Edge AI: GPU-accelerated AI directly on the machine with 3HLE Retina. Maximum speed and complete data sovereignty, as no images leave the internal network.
- FPGA Programming: Real-time ultra-high-speed preprocessing directly on the hardware board using Basler .
Portfolio and Technical Availability
At CHROMOS Industrial, we adapt to your existing infrastructure. We don’t just provide you with a software license—we give you the assurance of a fully functional, integrated solution:
- Turnkey solutions: Upon request, we can provide you with a complete package—a perfectly coordinated combination of camera, lens, lighting, and preconfigured software.
- Standalone Integration: Do you already have camera hardware? We provide the right software library or AI suite to take your existing system to the next level.
- Vendor-neutral consulting: Our experts will help you evaluate the best software strategy for your specific test parts. We’ll guide you every step of the way, from the initial feasibility assessment to the successful implementation in your process.
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