Using Photoneo Phoxi Scanner with Matrox Design Assistant

Introduction

The Photoneo Phoxi Scanner is an advanced 3D scanner that leverages parallel structured light technology. This unique method involves projecting multiple laser patterns onto an object. The sensor, along with an onboard GPU, processes this information and generates a detailed point cloud, which can then be utilized for various applications.

Application Example

A practical use case of the Phoxi Scanner is presence and absence inspection of detailed parts. For instance, in a box pallet inspection scenario, the scanner was tasked with detecting a small, missing roll of tape. With the ability to conduct a scan in just one second, the Phoxi efficiently identified the object in question.

This specific application was developed using Matrox Design Assistant, a visual programming tool that facilitates industrial vision solutions. The system takes advantage of the depth map generated by the Photoneo scanner, enhancing inspection capabilities.

Phoxi Variants

The Phoxi Scanner comes in a variety of sizes, catering to different requirements, from very small models with an impressive accuracy of 0.05 millimeters to XL versions. Designed for stationary inspections, it is particularly effective for robot inspections and applications where objects are not in motion.

Additionally, the scanner’s casing meets IP65 standards, making it dust and water-resistant, which is ideal for industrial environments.

Software Support and Unique Features

Photoneo offers a specialized application known as Bin Picking Studio, which stands out due to its ability to pick objects that may be layered or stacked on top of one another, regardless of their orientation. This software can even handle highly reflective objects, a common challenge in machine vision. The setup is user-friendly, taking only about 20 minutes to configure.

Bin Picking Studio is compatible with numerous robot manufacturers, including Fanuc, ABB, UR, and others. To initiate an application, users simply need a CAD file of the object to be picked, allowing for versatile picking capabilities across various orientations.

For further information about the Photoneo Phoxi Scanner and its applications, please visit machinevisionstore.com and navigate to the contact page. Our team is ready to assist you.

Keywords

• Photoneo Phoxi Scanner
• Parallel Structured Light
• Point Cloud
• Presence and Absence Inspection
• Matrox Design Assistant
• Bin Picking Studio
• CAD file
• IP65
• Robot Inspections

FAQ

Q1: What technology does the Photoneo Phoxi Scanner use?
A1: The Photoneo Phoxi Scanner uses parallel structured light technology to generate detailed point clouds of objects.

Q2: What kind of applications can the Phoxi Scanner be used for?
A2: It can be used for applications such as presence and absence inspection, robotic inspections, and bin picking.

Q3: How accurate is the Phoxi Scanner?
A3: The smallest variant of the Phoxi Scanner boasts an accuracy of 0.05 millimeters.

Q4: What software supports the Phoxi Scanner?
A4: The scanner supports a range of third-party vision libraries and features Photoneo's unique Bin Picking Studio software.

Q5: Is the Phoxi Scanner suitable for industrial use?
A5: Yes, it has an IP65 rating, making it dust and water-resistant, suitable for various industrial environments.