Detection, Monitoring & Machine Vision

Tattile introduces hyperspectral imaging (HSI) camera

April 20, 2017

Tattile has expanded its product range with a C-mount hyperspectral imaging camera, the TAG5-Hyp, which has a compact snapshot mosaic sensor available in two versions. The 4x4 filter array with 16 HSI bands captures visible light in the spectrum of 470-630nm, while the 5x5 filter array with 25 HSI bands captures near infrared light in the wavelength between 600-975nm.

Tattile introduces hyperspectral imaging (HSI) camera

April 20, 2017

Tattile has expanded its product range with a C-mount hyperspectral imaging camera, the TAG5-Hyp, which has a compact snapshot mosaic sensor available in two versions. The 4x4 filter array with 16 HSI bands captures visible light in the spectrum of 470-630nm, while the 5x5 filter array with 25 HSI bands captures near infrared light in the wavelength between 600-975nm.

Bartco UK and MVIS integrate ITS technology

April 20, 2017

VMS manufacturer Bartco UK used Traffex to showcase its integration of ITS products which aim to increase road safety. The company is working with SRL Traffic Systems on the integration of its HD Quattro portable variable message sign (VMS) with temporary traffic lights, designed to show basic safety information during temporary traffic light installation and road works. Measuring 650mm x 750mm, the sign is being integrated on the same boxes and posts SRL uses for its Radiolight temporary traffic li

Increased automation is already improving road safety

April 20, 2017

Richard Cuerden considers how many of the technologies developed as part of a move toward autonomous vehicles are already being deployed as ADAS improve road safety. The drive to create autonomous vehicles has caused a re-evaluation of what is needed to safely navigate today’s roads and the development of systems that can replace the driver in many scenarios. However, many manufacturers are not waiting for ‘tomorrow’ and are already incorporating these systems in their new cars as Advanced Driver Assistanc

Agencies in pursuit of high-speed WIM accuracy

April 20, 2017

Alan Dron looks at where WIM is heading in the near future. As Weigh-In-Motion (WIM) systems grow in sophistication and accuracy, they are increasingly being used in more active roles to help ensure road safety through enforcement action against overweight vehicles.

Gridsmart deploys new traffic-time collection system in home city

April 19, 2017

At no cost to the city or its tax-payers, local transportation solutions company Gridsmart has deployed six of its new Streetsmart wi-fi traffic-time collection system in its home city of Knoxville. The new six-intersection traffic management area will provide real-time, comprehensive travel times, congestion mapping and traffic count data, allowing the city to study and better manage travel trends at major intersections, potentially reducing congestion. Streetsmart uses wi-fi signals generated in vehicles

Q-Free appoints new CFO

April 6, 2017

Q-Free has appointed Tor Eirik Knutsen, currently Group CFO for Norsk Mineral, as its new chief financial officer. He will join Q-Free by the beginning of October 2017. Knutsen brings with him a diverse financial background, which includes experience with M&A transactions, business development projects and cost optimisation initiatives and the company is confident he will play a key role in restoring profitable growth in Q-Free. He replaces current CFO Roar Østbø, who has decided to pursue other career o

ROADflow cameras aid congestion reduction in London borough

April 6, 2017

Cohort company SEA’s ROADflow camera technology for monitoring traffic has led to major improvements in safety and reductions in traffic congestion for the London Borough of Enfield, says the company. Enfield installed the system nearly three years ago in an attempt to overcome dangerous and congestion forming behaviours such as drivers doing illegal turns as a rat run, to reduce commuting time, blocking yellow box junctions and driving in bus lanes during operational hours. Seven ROADflow Flexi bus

Allied Vision adds new 12 Megapixel Manta to range

April 6, 2017

Allied Vision’s latest camera, the Manta G-1236B/G-1236C is a GigE Vision machine vision camera that incorporates Sony’s Type 1.1 (17.6 mm diagonal) IMX304 CMOS sensor with Pregius global shutter technology.