Lighting Imaging Examples for the Medical & Pharmaceutical Industry
- Imaging text on tablets and their appearance
- Imaging of heat seal
- Imaging the appearance of medicines (individual packaging)
- Imaging the appearance of a cylindrical container
- Imaging stains and foreign materials in disposable diapers
- Imaging the liquid level in glass containers
- Imaging the liquid level in plastic containers
- Imaging stains on tablets
- Imaging the appearance of contact lens packages
- Imaging for foreign materials in disinfectant
- Foreign Contamination Inspection of Non-Woven Fabrics
Imaging text on tablets and their appearance
It is difficult to take an image that emphasizes the text and the appearance.
Possible to take an image that emphasizes the text and appearance.
| Type of inspection | Text, visual inspection |
|---|---|
| Workpiece | Tablets |
| Before | Interior lamp |
| After | LDR2-170RD2-LA |
| Result | Emphasizes text and edge of the tablet |
Lights used for the imaging
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Low-angle ring light LDR2-170RD2-LA
- Extraction of uneven damage and engravings
- Illuminating from a low-angle at a steep slope
LDR2 Series is available in different shapes and wavelengths.
For more details, please contact us.
Imaging of heat seal
It is difficult to obtain information on the unevenness because of the pattern and halation.
Removes the pattern and halation to obtain information on the unevenness of the heat seal.
Lights used for the imaging
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Segmented ring light HPR2-DV series
- Suitable for visual inspection using photometric stereo method
- Achieved by illumination from multiple directions + image processing solution
This is a built-to-order product.
For more details, please contact us.
Imaging the appearance of medicines (individual packaging)
It is difficult to inspect the state of the cutting edge and the perforations.
The state of the cutting edge and perforations are clearly recognized.
Lights used for the imaging
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Flat light TH2-200X150SW
- Achieved further-higher luminance
- Rich product lineup
- Install freely to match your environment
TH2 Series is available in different shapes and wavelengths.
For more details, please contact us.
Imaging the appearance of a cylindrical container
It is difficult to image the surface clearly.
The state of the surface can be imaged. Printed texts are also clearly recognized.
Lights used for the imaging
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Flat light TH2-300X75SW
- Flat light suitable for rectangular workpieces
- Also applicable to inspections with a line sensor camera
TH2 Series is available in different shapes and wavelengths.
For more details, please contact us.
Imaging stains and foreign materials in disposable diapers
It is difficult to inspect the foreign material on the surface.
The foreign material on the surface is imaged.
Lights used for the imaging
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Flat light TH2-300X300SW-CR35
- Flat lights with a camera window at the center of the emitting surface
- Provide a light from the same axis as the camera
- Evenly illuminate on a wide range
TH2-CR Series is available in different shapes and wavelengths.
For more details, please contact us.
Imaging the liquid level in glass containers
It is difficult to inspect the liquid level due to surface reflection.
It is possible to image the liquid level without surface reflection.
| Type of inspection | Liquid volume inspection |
|---|---|
| Workpiece | Glass containers |
| Before | LED ring light |
| After | LFL-180SW2 |
| Result | Emphasizes the level of the liquid |
Lights used for the imaging
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Flat light LFL-180SW2
- The special pattern finishing achieves illumination with even greater diffusion
- Energy-saving type that is light-weight and thin
- Rich lineup with 43 models
LFL Series is available in different shapes and wavelengths.
For more details, please contact us.
Imaging the liquid level in plastic containers
It is difficult to inspect the liquid level due to surface reflection.
It is possible to inspect the liquid level without surface reflection.
| Type of inspection | Liquid volume inspection |
|---|---|
| Workpiece | Plastic containers |
| Before | LED ring light |
| After | LFL-180SW2 |
| Result | Emphasizes the level of the liquid |
Lights used for the imaging
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Flat light LFL-180SW2
- The special pattern finishing achieves illumination with even greater diffusion
- Energy-saving type that is light-weight and thin
- Rich lineup with 43 models
LFL Series is available in different shapes and wavelengths.
For more details, please contact us.
Imaging stains on tablets
It is difficult to inspect the stain because of the shadow.
It is possible to inspect the stain on the dent thanks to the diffused light of dome effect redusing the shadow.
Lights used for the imaging
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Dome light HLDN-300SW
- Illuminates diffused light evenly on a long workpiece thanks to its dome effect
- Can design for multiple cameras
- Save spaces on production line
This is a custom order product.
Please contact us for more details.
Imaging the appearance of contact lens packages
It is difficult to determine the 2-D code due to the glossy and wavy surface.
It is possible to determine the 2-D code by evenly illuminating the surface.
| Type of inspection | Visual inspection |
|---|---|
| Workpiece | Contact lens packages |
| Before | LED ring light |
| After | LFXV-50RD |
| Result | Improves the uniformity |
Lights used for the imaging
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Flat dome light LFXV-50RD
- Recreates the effect of dome lights using thin case design
- Bright and clear field of view using new light-guiding plate
- Reduces image irregularities and moire due to the surface dot pattern
LFXV Series is available in different shapes and wavelengths.
For more details, please contact us.
Imaging for foreign materials in disinfectant
It is difficult to check the inside with visible light imaging.
Imaging with infrared light penetrates the liquid and captures the foreign materials.
Lights used for the imaging
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Infrared light (under 1000-nm type)LFL-100IR2-940
- IR light with selectable peak wavelength
- Lineup of 36 models in 7 series
- We can also suggest compatible cameras and lens
IR Series is available in different shapes and wavelengths.
For more details, please contact us.
Foreign Contamination Inspection of Non-Woven Fabrics
Foreign materials and stains are difficult to capture.
Clear imaging of foreign contamination that overlaps the shadows of the seams.
Lights used for the imaging
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Diffused bar light LB-300X150SW
- Wide emitting surface uniform diffused lighting
- Total of 338 Models
- High power type with overdrive also available
A wide variety of lighting shapes and wavelengths are also available.
For more details, please contact us.
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