{"id":3493,"date":"2023-11-06T14:50:59","date_gmt":"2023-11-06T19:50:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.1stvision.com\/machine-vision-solutions\/?p=3493"},"modified":"2023-11-06T14:55:06","modified_gmt":"2023-11-06T19:55:06","slug":"3d-ids-ensenso-c-color-series","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.1stvision.com\/machine-vision-solutions\/2023\/11\/3d-ids-ensenso-c-color-series.html","title":{"rendered":"3D IDS Ensenso C (Color) Series"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Sometimes just the Z-values are enough, no image needed at all. Some applications require pseudo-images generated from a point cloud – whether in monochrome or with color tones mapped to Z values. Yet other applications require – or benefit from – 3D digital point cloud data as well as color rendering. IDS Ensenso’s C Series<\/a> provides stereo 3D imaging with precise metrics as well as true color rendering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Two models of Ensenso stereo cameras<\/a> – Images courtesy of IDS<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

If you want an overview of 3D machine vision techniques, download our Tech Brief<\/a>. It surveys laser triangulation, structured light, Time of Flight (ToF), and stereo vision. If you know you want stereo vision, you might like an overview of all IDS Ensen<\/a>s<\/a>o 3D offerings<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But if you know you want stereo 3D<\/a> accuracy to 0.1mm, with color rendering, let’s dive in to the IDS Ensenso C Series<\/a>. If you prefer to speak with us instead of reading further, just call us at 978-474-0044,<\/a> or request that we follow up via our contact form<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Key differentiator is “projected texture”<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In the short video below, we see 3 scene pairs. For each pair, the leftmost images are the unenhanced 3D image. The rightmost images take advantage of the projected texture created by the LED projector and the RGB sensor, augmenting the 3D point cloud with color information. It can be a differentiator for certain applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Video courtesy of IDS<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Application areas<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Let’s start with candidate application areas, from customer perspective, before pointing out specific features. In particular let’s look at application areas including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n