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North Atlantic Industries Expands their Rugged, COTS-Based Application-Ready Systems with New Nano Remote Data Concentrators

Posted on November 4, 2019 by Mihir Mehta

BOHEMIA, NY – October 2019 — North Atlantic Industries, Inc. (NAI), a leading supplier of embedded computing solutions and power supplies, has leveraged its modular and adaptable Configurable Open Systems Architecture ™ (COSA®) and Nano Interface Units (NIU) to introduce application-ready Nano Remote Data Concentrators. With an extremely small footprint of 7.0” x 3.0” x 2.5” and weighing less than 3 lbs. these small, low-power units deliver off-the-shelf solutions that accelerate deployment of SWaP-optimized systems — in less time, with NO NRE.

The NIU is designed to consolidate inputs from systems and sensors and distribute them via a dual channel 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet network in the smallest package available. These systems provide network-centric capable local host processing, I/O, communications and utilities functions, several boxes and hundreds of pounds of cable can be eliminated.

The NRDC-3000 is a preconfigured rugged system using a high-performance, low power Dual Core ARM® Cortex®-A9 processor with Xilinx® PetaLinux OS, Wind River VxWorks 6.9 or DDC-I Deos support. Using two smart function modules it is ideally suited to support a multitude of avionics and data concentration applications that require high-density, multichannel, programmable communications consisting of: eight (8) programmable RS-232/422/485 serial channels, Dual-Channel Dual-Redundant MIL-STD-1553 BC, RT & MT and eight (8) ARINC 429/575 interface channels, individually programmable for either Tx or Rx. All communication library Software Support Kits (SSKs) are supplied at no cost, including source code.

“Customers desired the NIU1A to easily interface to changing payload requirements without having to redesign existing platform systems.” said Lino Massafra, VP of Sales and Marketing. “The NIU2A expands on the success of the NIU1A, doubling function support in the smallest footprint in the industry.”

NAI is a specialized provider of embedded electronics, power supplies and computing for sense & response intensive, military and aerospace applications. We accelerate our clients’ time-to-mission with a unique approach based on our Configurable Open Systems Architecture™ (COSA^®) that delivers the best of both worlds: custom solutions from standard COTS components. For over 50 years, companies like Boeing, Northrop Grumman and Raytheon have leveraged our capabilities to meet the demanding requirements of a wide range of I/O and communication-centric applications, and do so with uncompromising quality, efficiency and responsiveness. Information about NAI and its products can be found at www.integrys.com

International Distributor Baumer Optronic GmbH

Newsletter October 2019

Posted on October 28, 2019 by Mihir Mehta

October 2019

NEW EMBEDDED

AI PLATFORM

Sentry-X Rugged

Embedded System

Powered by NVIDIA®

An excellent embedded vision computing platform for AI/deep learning, Connect Tech’s Sentry-X Rugged Embedded System is built for the NVIDIA® Jetson AGX Xavier™, bringing out a wide assortment of I/O. Features included in this system include:

• 2x GbE • 3x USB 3.1 • 2x HDMI • 2x CAN 2.0b

• 1x RS-232 • 1x RS-422/485 • 1x UART 3.3V TTL • 8x GPIO

The Sentry-X also:

• Has a unique docking station that allow for quick release of the Sentry-X compute module;

• Is ideal for aerospace and defense applications, or for any market that can benefit from the Jetson AGX Xavier’s incredible performance in a rugged enclosure;

• Is designed to meet MIL-STD-810G as well as DO-160G for shock and vibration along with ingress protection of IP67.

What’s new at Matrox?

Matrox Imaging 2019 Sales Conference

On September 9-10, 2019 several Integrys sales staff members attended the Matrox Imaging 2019 Sales Conference in Montreal, Quebec, where they gained a wealth of insights into machine vision trends and technology, as well as refinements to flagship Matrox products.

ntegrys sales staff members, from L-R:Mike Faulkner, Wayne Mason, Alain Goulet, Suvin Alexander, and Fred Moshkovith

Matrox deep learning and artificial intelligence refinements

“Training” for your CNN (convolutional neural network) in Matrox Copilot, a prototyping tool accompanying MIL (Matrox Imaging Library) that helps developers reduce programming and evaluation time. This is key for anyone looking to use deep learning/artificial intelligence (AI) in computer vision applications.

Matrox Design Assistant (DA) refinements

• Native support within the Matrox DA Rapid Application Development environment for many leading 3d camera vendors, including Zivid, LMI and SICK.

• CXP support added to Matrox Design Assistant opening up more high-speed and high-resolution camera options. DA users can now connect to just about any machine vision camera interface, including USB3 Vision, GigE Vision and CXP.

Matrox Design Assistant offers the freedom to choose the ideal platform for any vision project. Contact us to arrange a free trial of this integrated development environment (IDE).

ACA Training Session: October 7-8, 2019

Learning to Serve You Better

On October 7-8, 2019 the Integrys team and extended family in the ACA Group of Companies gathered for a training session. The goal of the session was to discuss ways of optimally serving our customers by keeping up with trends in our industry and enhancing our skills on various fronts. All who attended felt fully engaged and left with an appreciation that they are valued members of a dynamic organization willing to invest in its employees.

About Integrys

Connect With Us

Wayne Mason

General Manager / VP Sales & Marketing

clientservice@integrys.com

1-888-509-8455

www.integrys.com

Newsletter June/July 2019

Posted on October 16, 2019 by Mihir Mehta

June/July 2019

Recent Trade Shows: Plant Expo & CANSEC

Over the years Integrys has consistently exhibited at prominent trade shows, which provide a powerful platform for meeting new customers, reaching out to our existing clientèle, and reinforcing the Integrys brand, as well as those of our partners. This spring and summer we continued this valuable practice by exhibiting at the Plant Expo and CANSEC . Learn more about our insights from these events.

New Hires Announcement

Integrys is pleased to introduce two new employees to our team: Shawn Pelletier and Mike Faulkner. We are confident that both these gentlemen will make significant contributions to our company and thrive in their Integrys careers. Get more information about Shawn and Mike here .

Zivid Partners with Integrys in Canada

Integrys is pleased to announce our new partnership with Zivid labs , a market-leading provider of 3D machine vision cameras and software for next generation robotics and industrial automation systems. As Zivid’s first distributor in Canada, Integrys will provide countrywide support for the Zivid One Plus family of 3D color cameras and associated software tools.

About Integrys

Connect With Us

Wayne Mason

General Manager / VP Sales & Marketing

clientservice@integrys.com

1-888-509-8455

www.integrys.com

Recent Trade Shows: Plant Expo and CANSEC

Posted on June 12, 2019 by Mihir Mehta

Over the years Integrys has consistently exhibited at prominent trade shows, which provide a powerful platform for meeting new customers, reaching out to our existing clientèle, and reinforcing the Integrys brand, as well as those of our partners. This spring and summer we are continuing this valuable practice by exhibiting at the Plant Expo and CANSEC.

Plant Expo

On April 23 Integrys participated in the Plant Expo at the Mississauga Convention Centre in Mississauga, Ontario with our partners Matrox Imaging, Baumer and Advanced Illumination. We presented Matrox’s latest Design Assistant software release (DA X), an integrated development environment (IDE) for Microsoft® Windows® where vision applications are created by constructing an intuitive flowchart instead of writing traditional program code. The IDE enables users to design a graphical web-based operator interface for the application. Since DA X is hardware independent, you can choose any computer with GigE Vision® or USB3 Vision® cameras. This field-proven software is also a perfect match for a Matrox 4Sight embedded vision controller or the Matrox Iris GTR smart camera.

DA X creates an HTML5 interface for production use that can be deployed and locked to Matrox imaging devices, protecting the IP in the device. DA X communicates via TCPIP, Modbus, Ethernet/IP and PROFINET. DA X interfaces to robots and connects to a variety of 3D scanners. It has photometric stereo designs built-in to get 3D stereovision projects started fast. It even offers CNN capabilities.

At the Plant Expo we demonstrated color processing and pattern matching to determine the differences in fuses. We also showcased a metrology measurement solution ideal for automating quality control checks of machined parts.

Pattern matching with DA X to determine differences in fuses

Integrys will also be exhibiting at the Plant Expo in Sherbrooke, Quebec on June 19.

CANSEC

On May 27-28 Integrys exhibited at CANSEC, held this year at the EY Centre in Ottawa, Ontario. CANSEC is Canada’s global defence and security trade show, held annually in Ottawa since 1998 by the Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries (CADSI). At CANSEC, Integrys, along with partners NAII, GMS, Connect Tech, Eizo, Imperx, Cohu and RGB Spectrum, showcased military computing and video solutions featuring GPU processing, H.265 video encoding, and small formfactor (SWAP Size weight and power) computing and video systems.

Integrys at CANSEC

Matrox Design Assistant X

Posted on March 18, 2019 by Mihir Mehta

Integrys is pleased to announce that in Q2 2019 one of our long-trusted suppliers, Matrox Imaging, will officially release Matrox Design Assistant X, the latest iteration of Matrox’s innovative, field-proven flowchart-based application software that has made its mark over the last 10 plus years. This integrated development environment (IDE) lets developers build intuitive flowcharts instead of writing traditional program code, and enables them to develop a graphical web-based operator interface for modifying the vision application.

Matrox Design Assistant X represents a significant upgrade and expansion of Matrox Design Assistant, offering a host of new features and functionality that take the software to a new level. Below are some of the highlights.

Deep learning for image classification

Matrox Design Assistant X has a new classification step that uses deep learning to categorize images of highly-textured, naturally varying and acceptably deformed goods. Matrox Imaging does the design and training of the neural network so Matrox Design Assistant X users can benefit from the knowledge and experience of Matrox machine vision experts.

Photometric stereo for emphasizing surface irregularities

Matrox Design Assistant X also has a new registration tool that employs photometric stereo technology for creating composite images that emphasize surface irregularities, such as embossed or engraved features, scratches, and indentations, all from a series of images captured with directional illumination.

Third-party 3D sensor interfacing

Matrox Design Assistant X makes it possible to capture and process depth-map data by interfacing with third-party 3D sensors.

Additional features and functionality

Compatible with the Matrox 4Sight EV6 vision controller, Matrox Iris GTR smart cameras, and PCs in general.
Supports multiple run-times, allowing users to run simultaneously multiple independent projects on the same PC. This feature is versatile and powerful—and unique for this type of software. It allows customers to take full advantage of the capabilities of modern, multi-core CPUs.
A new dedicated shape-finding step for locating circles, elipses, rectangles and line segments.

Matrox Design Assistant has long been used by a broad range of customers, including high-profile manufacturers in the automotive, food and beverage and packing industries. Such customers use the software to perform tasks such as crucial error-proofing verification, quality control assessments, as well as ID mark reading of the track and trace products during manufacturing, distribution and other automated handlings. Matrox Design Assistant X is a major enhancement built on previous iterations of the software that is very powerful yet easy to use.

Pre-register below for a free trial of Matrox Design Assistant X. We will contact you once the new features are released in Q2 2019 for your opportunity to experiment with the software to see just what it can do for you.

PRE-REGISTRATION FORM - Matrox Design Assistant X

Matrox Design Assistant X

VISION, the world’s leading machine vision trade fair, was held November 6-8, 2018 at Stuttgart Messe in Stuttgart, Germany.

Posted on December 17, 2018 by Mihir Mehta

A marketplace for component manufacturers, and a platform for system suppliers and integrators, VISION is where OEMs, mechanical engineering companies and system houses learn about the latest innovations from the world of machine vision components, and where they initiate their investments. In total, there were 440 exhibitors from 31 countries and 10,000 visitors from 56 countries—including Integrys engineering manager Eric Buckley.

VISION 2018 was infused with several fascinating developing themes in the machine vision field, including three that Eric found particularly germane to Integrys and the companies we work with:

Deep/machine learning
3D imaging
Polarization sensors and cameras

Deep learning

Deep learning is part of broader family of machine learning methods based on learning data representations, as opposed to task-specific algorithms. And two Integrys suppliers, Connect Tech and Matrox Imaging made their presence felt in this realm at VISION 2018.

At the Connect Tech/Samtec booth there was action aplenty as visitors caught up with Connect Tech’s show-stopping embedded NVIDIA Jetson solutions for machine vision and deep learning. Connect Tech is NVIDIA’s largest Jetson ecosystem partner and a leading provider of Jetson carrier products. It also does custom carrier designs.

Meanwhile, at the Matrox booth, the focus was on the newest version of Matrox Design Assistant flowchart-based software, including new tools for image classification using deep learning and image registration using photometric stereo. These tools enable inspection and OCR of hard-to-see text. Matrox also did a fascinating deep learning demo in which dental floss near the cutter of the container was inspected to determine whether or not its appearance is appropriate.

3D imaging

There are a host of 3D sensor applications, some of which are industrial, such as pick and place, palletizing/de-palletizing, and warehouse robots, and others of which are more consumer oriented, such as drones, people counting or patient monitoring. Of note at the event was Photoneo’s MotionCam-3D, for which Photoneo won the VISION Award 2018 at the Exhibitors’ Night. It’s the company’s flagship based on Photoneo’s own patented technology called Parallel Structured Light, implemented by a custom CMOS image sensor. MotionCam-3D is the best close and mid-range 3D camera to date for sensing in rapid motion.

At the fair, Integrys supplier Hikvision, the world’s leading manufacturer of robust, high-quality video surveillance products, introduced a new member of their 3D laser scan camera product family, while Zivid Labs, a market-leading provider of 3D machine vision cameras and software for next generation robotics and industrial automation systems, demonstrated why its Zivid One and Zivid One Plus products are regarded as the world’s most accurate real-time 3D cameras.

Polarization sensors and cameras

Polarization imaging can be used to detect stress or defects in manufacturing of materials such as plastic, glass and carbon fiber, as it can be used to uncover hidden material properties to better perform inspection and classification in industrial applications.

Integrys supplier Imperx develops and manufactures advanced, rugged imaging products qualified to MIL-STD 810-G for shock and vibration. Among them is their renowned Cheetah line of cameras, and at the fair Imperx illustrated the polarization features of its 5MP Cheetah camera, which helps eliminate glare from reflective surfaces and can help visualize internal tension/stress within transparent materials. Featuring advanced Sony Pregius IMX250 sensors with global shutter technology, the camera has excellent sensitivity and exceptional dynamic range with fast frame rates in a small form factor, making it ideal for a wide variety of uses in the world of machine vision.

JAI, another Integrys supplier, launched a new polarization area scan camera in the Go Series. The new model (GO-5100MP-USB) is built around Sony’s IMX250MZR CMOS image sensor. With 5.1-megapixel resolution and an innovative 4-way polarized filter design it is ideal for inspecting plastics, glass, and other shiny materials in industrial vision applications. JAI has a mono only USB3 interface of up to 74fps that supports multiple data output modes.

At VISION 2018 Baumer introduced polarization camera models to its CX series with GigE and USB 3.0 interface options. The cameras are based on the 5 MPixel IMX250MZR global shutter sensor from Sony, which has a polarization layer consisting of four polarization filters (0°, 90°, 45°, 135°) at the pixel level. Through an integrated evaluation algorithm and the Baumer GAPI SDK, it is possible to only output polarization information. Output formats, however, are not restricted to polarization angles.

POLYRACK Tech-Group New Product Announcement on Electronic Packaging Made Easy

Posted on September 14, 2018 by Mihir Mehta

POLYRACK is your technological systems partner with focus on modified and customized electronic packaging solutions.

SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY

POLYRACK offers a complete line of standard, system enclosures, designed to house small form factor embedded boards, to VME/CompactPCI systems.

Fully integrated & tested MPS / IPC
Forced air or conduction cooled
System Monitoring (SMC)
Multiple configurations & form factors (SFF, ATR, development systems, embedded solutions, Panel PC, with mixed technology backplanes)
Commercial & military grade
VME, VME64X, VITA3.1, VPX, cPCI, cPCI 2.16, cPCI‐S, IPX, PCI, PCIe

CASES

POLYRACK provides cases for the most demanding applications, whether size constraints is a key factor, or you require IP65/67, along with EMI shielding, we have the solution.

19″ rackmount enclosure
Desktop cases
Small equipment cases
Small form factor (SFF) embedded enclosures
Single board / Modem boxes
EMI Shielding
IP65/67

SUBRACKS

POLYRACK supplies a complete offering of subracks designed to meet any application, from cost effective solutions to rugged subracks capable of withstanding high shock and vibration.

Wide variety of products for many different applications
EMI / RFI shielded versions
Rugged / Shock vibration solutions

To view POLYRACK’s complete product offering please visit our website: www.integrys.com

About POLYRACK Tech-Group

POLYRACK Tech-Group offers an innovative and comprehensive range of products from standard, modified standard to customer-specific solutions in different segments such as mechanics, electronics, system technology, plastics and surface treatment.

About Integrys

Integrys is the trusted source of embedded computing, imaging technology, engineering know-how and local support for aerospace, defence, healthcare, manufacturing, public safety, telecom and transportation. Over 50 years of experience gives us the strategic insight and technical savvy to help you succeed. Integrys is solution-focused. We work closely with leading manufacturers and actively seek ways to migrate proven transformational technology to new sectors. When it comes to the technologies that drive your business, we think ahead—so you don’t have to.

HIKVISION LAUNCHES 15 NEW USB 3.0 MACHINE VISION CAMERAS, PLUS 4 BOARD LEVEL USB VERSIONS FOR LIMITED SPACE APPLICATIONS

Posted on August 27, 2018 by Mihir Mehta

Hikvision’s machine vision and robotics team has launched 15 new USB 3.0 machine vision cameras for a variety of fabrication, packaging and factory automation applications, plus 4 Board Level USB versions for limited space applications.

“Hikvision’s USB 3.0 machine vision cameras offer a high-quality device that can deliver excellent image quality and pixel sensitivity in demanding applications such as electronic semiconductor fabrication, factory automation, bottle inspection and medical packaging,” said Eddie Xiu, Hikvision Robotics product manager.

Some USB 3.0 camera models include the global shutter Sony Pregius sensor, IMX 264, IMX 267, IMX304, which increase pixel sensitivity, improve picture quality in low light environments, and the global shutter minimizes distortion and motion blur. Other sensors include the IMX183 for solar, PCB inspection and microscopy applications; the high resolution 20 MP Sony IMX183; and for low cost applications the SC130GS, Aptina AR0521, and IMX178.

Hikvision’s MV-CA016-10UM/UC 1.6 MP, MV-CH089-10UM/UC 8.9 MP, and MV-CH120-10UM/UC 2 MP USB 3.0 Cameras all support auto exposure control and different exposure modes, user defined LUT and gamma correction, hard and soft trigger synchronization, and tightly locked USB interface to prevent accidental unplugging of the device. The MV-CE200-10UM/UC 20 MP USB 3.0 Camera also features a rolling shutter sensor; ideal image and high cost performance; auto/manual gain adjustment, exposure time, white balance, LUT, gamma correction and binning; supports custom ROI to increase frame rate by reducing resolution and supports Reverse X output; and 128MB on-board buffer for image transmission under Burst mode and resending data.

The board level USB cameras do not have the enclosure, providing high performance that fits more easily and provides more flexibility for limited space applications.

Hikvision MV-CH120-10UM/UC 12 MP 1.1″ CMOS USB 3.0 Camera

Hikvision MV-CA016-10UM/UC 1.6 MP 1/2.9″ CMOS USB 3.0 Camera

Hikvision MV-CH089-10UM/UC 8.9 MP 1″ CMOS USB 3.0 Camera

New Supplier Announcement

Posted on August 16, 2018 by Mihir Mehta

As an industry leader in selecting and evaluating new computer, imaging and video technologies and engineering solutions for demanding markets and applications, Integrysis pleased to announce a new partnership with Alta Data Technologies.

Alta Data Technologies is the technical leader in avionics interface cards and software and is dedicated to providing the best possible MIL-STD-1553 and ARINC-429/717 COTS communications products and service in the aerospace industry. Alta has experienced rapid growth from its 2007 start to become one of the leading providers in the industry – all backed with a best-in-market five-year limited warranty.

Learn more about Alta Data Technologies and the PCIE4L-1553 multi-channel interface for PCI Express 4 Lane systems. Contact Integrys today!

New Supplier Announcement – Connect Tech Inc.

Posted on July 11, 2018 by Mihir Mehta

Connect Tech is a hardware design and manufacturing company specializing in rugged, small form factor solutions. Products support a wide variety of industry standards including COM Express®, SMARC, Qseven, 3U VPX, and PC/104 and their peripheral solutions include Managed Gigabit and 10G Ethernet switches, NVIDIA® GPU solutions, Digital & Analog I/O, CAN Controllers, Multi-Port Serial, FPGA, Adapters, and Power Supplies. CTI has a nimble engineering team that can provide custom designs when “off-the-shelf” is not an option.

Learn more about Connect Tech by contacting Integrys today!