In the food processing industry, maintaining consistent product quality while meeting high production demands is essential. From sorting fresh produce to detecting contaminants and identifying defects, automated food inspection systems help manufacturers improve efficiency, reduce waste and maintain product standards.
A robotic vision system is only as effective as the image it delivers. While camera resolution, lighting and image-processing software receive significant attention, the machine vision lens plays an equally important role in determining what the camera can see and how accurately the system can interpret it.
Robotic vision systems depend on more than cameras and software. The quality, direction and consistency of illumination can determine whether a vision system clearly identifies an object or struggles with shadows, reflections and insufficient contrast.
Modern robots are fast, precise and increasingly adaptable, but they still need reliable visual information to understand their surroundings. In robotic guidance and pick-and-place systems, industrial machine vision cameras serve as the eyes of the robot, providing the image data needed to locate parts, determine orientation, verify placement and make automated decisions.
The VS Technology VS-3518VM is a 35mm fixed focal length machine vision lens designed for cameras with sensor formats up to 2/3". Featuring a bright f/1.8 maximum aperture, it delivers reliable image quality, contrast and light-gathering performance for industrial imaging applications requiring clear and consistent image capture.
Designed for machine vision and factory automation systems, the VS-3518VM combines compact construction with manual adjustment for flexible system integration. Its 35mm focal length provides a narrower field of view for detailed imaging at greater working distances, making it well suited for precision inspection, measurement, robotics, positioning and other industrial imaging applications where accurate visualization of smaller features is important.
Specs
Specs
Dimensions
Ø30 x 37.5
Focal Length:35mm Iris Range:f/1.8-16 Lens Format:2/3in MOD (mm):200mm Mount:C Filter Thread:M27 x P0.5 Angle of View 2/3in:11.5° x 8.6° x 14.3° Wavelength:Visible TV Distortion:-0.10% Flange Back:17.526mm Dimension (DxL):Ø30 x 37.5mm
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Technical Data
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Fixed Focal Lens, 35mm, 2.2MP, 2/3in, f/1.8, C-Mount, VS-VM Series – VS Technology VS-3518VM