Machine Vision & Industrial Automation

Empowering intelligent industrial systems

Where Vision Meets Automation

Optical precision driving industrial innovation

As machine vision systems become increasingly sophisticated in manufacturing, quality control, and automation, we deliver high-performance optical solutions that revolutionize everything from robotic guidance to automated inspection systems.

The machine vision industry faces unique optical demands:

  • High-speed image processing requiring precise light management
  • Consistent performance across demanding industrial environments
  • Wavelength-specific filtering for complex sorting applications
  • Enhanced contrast for defect detection and quality control
  • Specialized coatings for laser-based measurement systems
  • Reliable operation in harsh manufacturing conditions

Our advanced optical technologies and custom solutions are optimized for critical machine vision applications. Working across UV, visible, and IR ranges, we enable:

  • Automated inspection systems
  • Robot guidance and positioning
  • Barcode and OCR reading
  • Surface defect detection
  • Color sorting and verification
  • 3D measurement systems
  • High-speed production monitoring
  • Parts dimensional verification

From basic presence detection to advanced artificial intelligence systems, our reputation is built on advancing industrial automation through precision optics. Andover Corporation delivers the essential optical components for modern machine vision - from specialized bandpass filters and neutral density solutions to custom dichroic beamsplitters and edge filters. Our durable coatings and image-quality optics ensure superior contrast and reliable performance when manufacturing efficiency and product quality depend on accurate vision system operation.

Automated Optical Inspection (AOI)

Advanced Filters for Production Excellence

Our industry-hardened filters are engineered to maximize defect detection and minimize false positives across high-speed manufacturing lines. Each filter is precision-crafted to ensure optimal performance in surface inspection, color verification, and dimensional measurement applications.

Critical Performance Requirements:

  • High-speed image processing capabilities
  • Consistent performance in 24/7 operation
  • Superior wavelength discrimination
  • Enhanced contrast for defect visibility
  • Durability in industrial environments
  • Resistance to temperature fluctuations
  • Compatibility with LED illumination
  • Stable performance under vibration

Andover's Advanced Solutions:

  • Steep-edge filters for laser line detection
  • Hard-coated bandpass filters for color sorting
  • Custom dichroic beamsplitters for 3D imaging
  • Neutral density filters for illumination control
  • UV-enhanced coatings for fluorescence inspection
  • Anti-reflective coatings for glare reduction
  • Specialized coatings for harsh environments
  • High-transmission designs for low-light detection

Vision Systems Excellence

Automation through advanced optics

Andover provides specialized optical solutions optimized for machine vision applications, focusing on high-speed inspection, quality control, and automated guidance systems. Our products combine precise wavelength control with industrial durability to meet the demanding requirements of manufacturing environments.

Technical Specifications
  • Wavelength coverage: UV to Far-IR
  • Operating temperature range: -192°C to +500°C
  • Surface quality: 20-10 scratch-dig
  • Transmitted wavefront: λ/10
  • Environmental testing to MIL-SPEC standards
Qualified Features
  • AS9100 certified manufacturing
  • High-volume production capability
  • Custom sizes up to 300mm
  • Rapid prototyping available
  • Industry-leading durability testing

Machine Vision Featured Products

Core Vision System Products

Bandpass Filter Andover Corporation
High-quality bandpass filters from 193nm to 14μm with customizable specifications.
Andover Corporation IR Neutral Density Filters
Neutral density filters offering precise light attenuation for various applications.
Andover Corporation Space-Qualified Dichroics
Color separation filters with hard dielectric films for isolating specific regions of the visible spectrum.

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