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Visual inspection is often seen as a simple task, but it requires the skill to judge OK/NG, and it is not a task that everyone can perform consistently. As automation equipment is being introduced in the automotive manufacturing process, discussions about automation in visual inspection are also progressing. This document introduces our company's employees' challenge of "high-precision camera-based visual inspection in the high-difficulty automotive field." It includes topics such as "Background of the visual inspection business," "Advantages of visual inspection in automobiles," and "Visual inspection combining deep learning and high-precision cameras." Please feel free to download and take a look. [Contents (partial)] ■ Background of the visual inspection business ■ Configuration of visual inspection systems ■ Advantages of visual inspection in automobiles ■ Visual inspection combining deep learning and high-precision cameras *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Visual Inspection Equipment

We have tried various inspection devices, but we are unable to detect defects or particles. In response to this issue, we propose detection using 'high-precision cameras, pattern lighting, and dedicated image processing technology.' Detection is achieved through pattern lighting combined with dedicated image processing technology. By generating multiple composite images of pattern stripe images, defects can be emphasized and recognized. Additionally, stable evaluations can be performed even for tasks that are difficult for non-experts. 【Measurement Area Specifications】 ■ Measurement Area: 54×18mm ■ Pixel Size: 0.010×0.010mm ■ Minimum Detectable Particle Size: Approximately 30μm *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Visual Inspection Equipment

We would like to introduce our "High-Performance Material Appearance Inspection System." This system uses a "high-precision measurement camera" with high resolution and high contrast resolution, along with a "dedicated lens," for calibration in quality evaluation, such as brightness unevenness in high-definition displays. As a result, high-quality inspection images with excellent detection capability can be obtained. Additionally, stable detection is possible even when using multiple units. 【Configuration Image】 ■ High-Precision Camera for Appearance Inspection "ProMetric Y Series" ■ Appearance Inspection Software "TrueTest" ■ Lighting Set, Stand Set, PC *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Visual Inspection Equipment

The "ProMetric(R) Y Series" is a two-dimensional luminance meter specialized for evaluating the brightness of various displays and backlit keyboards, as well as for surface appearance inspection applications. By combining hardware characterized by high resolution and fast measurement with application software, advanced image analysis in research and development and automation of inspections in production environments are made possible. 【Features】 ■ High-speed, high-resolution, cooled interline CCD ■ Smart Calibration allows for the selection of multiple lenses and a wide range of focus and aperture settings ■ Accurate luminance measurement achieved with a PM-IP imaging luminance meter equipped with an internal tristimulus Y filter ■ Near-infrared measurement possible with the PM-IR imaging radiometer ■ Supports high-speed USB and Ethernet communication *For more details, please refer to the catalog or feel free to contact us.

• Optical Measuring Instruments

The "ProMetric(R) I Series" is a two-dimensional color luminance meter suitable for evaluating the brightness and color of various displays and backlit keyboards, as well as for appearance surface inspection applications. By combining high-resolution, high-speed measurement hardware with application software, advanced image analysis in research and development and automation of inspections in production environments are made possible. Control via Ethernet/USB interface is also available. 【Features】 ■ Equipped with multi-exposure high dynamic range mode ■ High-speed, high-resolution, electronic cooling/interline CCD ■ Electronic control of lens focus and aperture settings ■ Simple measurement setup ■ Fully automated remote settings for manufacturing tests *For more details, please refer to the catalog or feel free to contact us.

• Optical Measuring Instruments

- Maintenance-free without a drive unit - Compatible with high-speed takt lines - Supports various processes after electrodeposition bottom/middle/top coating *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

• Visual Inspection Equipment

- Additional safety measures are unnecessary - Full multi-point inspection is possible - No line stoppage required during measurement *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

• Visual Inspection Equipment

- Inspection possible regardless of proficiency level - Transparent parts can also be measured - Wide measurement range *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

• Other inspection equipment and devices

Colors exist unconsciously around us, but at the same time, they do not have scales or units like length or weight, so no one can communicate with a single expression. So, what kind of knowledge should we have about colors? This document includes topics such as "Color Perception," "What is a Colorimeter," "Quantifying Color," and "The Three Attributes of Color." Please feel free to download and take a look. [Contents] ■ Color Perception ■ What is a Colorimeter ■ Quantifying Color ■ The Three Attributes of Color ■ L*a*b* Color Space ■ Representing Color Difference "ΔE*ab" *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Other measurement, recording and measuring instruments

This document introduces examples of the use of color and light measurement instruments in the cosmetics industry. By combining the spectrophotometer "CM-700d" with the skin analysis software "CM-SA," we can simultaneously measure skin color and melanin index, allowing for quantitative evaluation and analysis of whitening effects. Additionally, by using dedicated measurement fixtures for hair along with the CM series, it is possible to manage hair color for hair dye and extensions. Our measurement instruments are used in the development, quality assurance, and manufacturing departments of cosmetics companies, functional food companies, pharmaceutical companies, and more. [Content Highlights (Partial)] ■ Spectrophotometer "CM-700d" + Skin Analysis Software "CM-SA" - Simultaneous measurement of skin color and melanin index ■ CM Series Spectrophotometer + Dedicated Hair Measurement Fixtures - Hair can also be measured with dedicated measurement fixtures *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Other measurement, recording and measuring instruments

The "CM-M6" is a spectrophotometer that can detect differences in highlight/shade direction that the "CM-512m3A" could not detect, due to an increase in measurement angles. By narrowing the tip of the measurement section, the range of measurement locations has expanded, allowing for measurements in areas that were difficult to measure with the "CM-512m3A." The reduction in weight, larger screen, and Bluetooth connectivity have significantly improved usability. 【Differences from the "CM-512m3A"】 ■ Improved detection capability with increased angles ■ Expanded measurable range ■ Reduced workload ■ Issuance of calibration certificates is possible *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Spectroscopic Analysis Equipment

In this document, we introduce measurement examples of piano black. Our company has conducted evaluations of the color, gloss, depth, and image clarity of our own black stainless steel "ABEL BLACK," which embodies the functionality and design excellence of Abel Corporation. We have clearly explained the results evaluated with five types of measuring instruments using graphs. Please feel free to download and take a look. 【Measuring Instruments】 ■ Spectrophotometer "CM-26dG" ■ Spectrophotometer "CM-M6" ■ Gloss Meter "GM-268A" ■ Appearance Analyzer "Rhopoint IQ-S" ■ Appearance Measuring Instrument "Rhopoint TAMS" *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Spectroscopic Analysis Equipment

This document introduces measurement examples of decorative films. The wood grain decorative film, which appears glossy to the naked eye, melts during the molding process due to heat, gets stretched, and the embossing's unevenness becomes slightly smoother. As a result, the gloss increases after molding. Our "CM-26dG" can simultaneously measure "color" and "gloss," allowing for the quantification of differences in color materials before and after molding, and accurately quantifying the visual differences in "color" and "gloss." Detailed information is provided with photos and diagrams. Please feel free to download and take a look. [Measurement Examples] - Pearlescent textured wood grain decorative film and "TOM method molded product" - Decorative film with metallic hairline and "TOM method molded product" *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Spectroscopic Analysis Equipment

This document introduces the usefulness of the higher-end model "CM-3700A" of Konica Minolta's spectrophotometer in the quality evaluation of material coatings, as well as the potential for evaluating the physical properties related to the functions of the coatings. It provides clear explanations using figures and tables, including three-dimensional diagrams of hue, brightness, and saturation, as well as measurement results. We encourage you to read it. 【Contents】 ■ Introduction ■ Color and Spectrophotometers ■ Spectrophotometer CM-3700A ■ Quality and Physical Property Evaluation of Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) Coatings Using Spectrophotometers ■ Discussion and Outlook *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Spectroscopic Analysis Equipment

We would like to introduce the "measuring instruments" handled by Konica Minolta. Our lineup includes spectrophotometers "CM-700d/CM-5/CM-25cG" that calculate color from spectral reflectance coefficients, gloss meters "GM-268A/GM-60A" that obtain glossiness from the intensity of specular reflection, and illuminance and luminance meters "T-10A/T-10MA・LS-150/LS-160," among others. Additionally, we hold "color measurement seminars" that clearly explain the basics of color management and new methods, providing advice on how to solve your concerns, as well as "automotive industry seminars." Please feel free to contact us when you need assistance. 【Lineup (excerpt)】 ■ Spectrophotometer "CM-700d/CM-5/CM-25cG" ■ Gloss meter "GM-268A/GM-60A" ■ Multi-angle spectrophotometer "CM-M6" ■ Appearance analyzer "Rhopoint IQ-S" *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

• Other measurement, recording and measuring instruments

This is a basic seminar on color measurement by Konica Minolta Japan, which has a track record of introducing color measurement instruments in 90% of the top 50 companies in the food industry. The "color" of food is an important factor that consumers associate with the "deliciousness" and "quality" of food. We will introduce the principles of color measurement instruments that can quantify that "color" and actual case studies of their implementation and use. Why can humans perceive color? What is the mechanism behind it? We will clearly explain the "three elements of color perception," from the explanation of the light source, object, and visual elements to the quantification of color and the mechanism of replacing it with measuring instruments, incorporating customer case studies to enhance understanding of the basics of color measurement.

• Technical Seminar

Konica Minolta Japan Co., Ltd. will hold an online seminar titled "Color Measurement Seminar for the Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Industry" on January 26, 2023 (Thursday). In the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries, there is a demand for evaluating the colors of products in various forms such as tablets, capsules, powders, creams, gels, and liquids, as well as measuring colors of skin, hair, and teeth. This seminar will introduce fundamental knowledge about how colors are perceived, "tips for measurement" to address issues such as discrepancies between visual and sensory evaluations and variability in measurement values, as well as points to consider when selecting measurement instruments. We look forward to your participation. 【Seminar Overview】 ■ Date: January 26, 2023 (Thursday) 13:10 - 16:00 ■ Method: Webinar (Microsoft Teams) 【Free】 ■ Participation: Join via the internet through a web browser *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Technical Seminar

The "IQOQ Service" provides suitable and rigorous validation design and documentation. In our IQ/OQ/PQ, we verify and demonstrate performance in the installation environment, including not only "repeatability," which affects the variation in measurement values, but also "instrument bias (inter-instrument error)," which represents the performance of the measuring device. It can accommodate various pharmaceuticals such as powders, pastes, and liquids with a single unit. We have received positive feedback from major domestic pharmaceutical and foreign manufacturers. 【Features】 ■ Proposal of measuring instruments that meet your requirements ■ Proposal for the design of appropriate validation work ■ Implementation of rigorous installation qualification and operational performance qualification verification ■ Creation and submission of highly reliable validation documents *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

• Spectroscopic Analysis Equipment

It is said that the "deliciousness" of food is greatly influenced by "visual perception (color)," which is one of the human senses. Additionally, food materials come in various forms such as solid, powder, paste, and liquid. This seminar is an online session that clearly introduces basic knowledge, such as how colors are perceived, as well as "tips for measurement" to improve issues like "discrepancies between visual assessment and measurements" and "variability in measurement values," along with points to consider when selecting measuring instruments. The seminar is structured in two parts: basic and applied, allowing participants to choose the sections that interest them. [Overview] ■ Date: June 8, 2023 (Thursday) ■ Time - Basic Part: 13:10 - 14:00 - Applied Part: 14:10 - 15:20 * The application deadline is June 2 (Friday) by 15:00. * For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Technical Seminar