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The Imaging Source Mourns the Passing of Founder Rolf Bollhorst
The Imaging Source announces with deep sadness the passing of its founder, Rolf Bollhorst. Rolf was a distinguished engineer and a guiding presence within the organization. Through his innovation, entrepreneurial leadership, and strong personal values, he shaped both our company and the field of machine vision. Throughout his career, Rolf demonstrated an unwavering commitment to his work and to the people around him. He was a respected mentor, always generous with his time and expertise, and consistently offered guidance and support to all who sought it. His passion for engineering and his collaborative spirit have left a lasting mark on the company, and we remain committed to carrying forward his…
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The Imaging Source Introduces Aptiris: Next-Generation USB 3.1 Autofocus Camera Series for Dynamic Machine Vision
The Imaging Source, international manufacturer of machine vision cameras and industrial imaging software, announces the launch of its Aptiris Series, a new line of compact USB 3.1 autofocus industrial cameras designed to deliver consistently sharp imaging in environments where object distance, working distance, or system geometry cannot remain constant. Engineered for integrators and product developers who require reliability, precision, and easy system integration, the Aptiris Series brings a major modernization of The Imaging Source’s autofocus portfolio. Precision Autofocus for Real-World Variability Some vision systems operate under conditions where object distance varies, limiting the effectiveness of fixed-focus optics. The Aptiris Series addresses this challenge with software-driven one-push autofocus, ensuring stable focus…
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The Imaging Source Introduces a New Full-Range Optics Portfolio for Machine Vision
The Imaging Source, international manufacturer of machine vision cameras and industrial imaging software, announces its newly restructured machine vision optics portfolio. The updated offering provides a broad selection of lenses that align closely with its industrial and embedded products for a wide range of machine vision applications, including demanding, high-precision use cases. Introducing clearly defined Pro and Ultra performance tiers across both C-mount and S-mount (M12) lenses, the restructured portfolio enables system designers and integrators to select optics that are precisely matched to their application requirements. The tiered approach spans cost-efficient solutions for standard imaging tasks as well as lenses designed for demanding, high-precision machine vision applications. In the C-mount…
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The Imaging Source Announces Series Production of Acuva GMSL2 Cameras for Embedded Vision
The Imaging Source, international manufacturer of machine vision cameras and industrial imaging software, announces that its Acuva series of GMSL2 cameras has officially entered series production. With series production now underway, Acuva cameras are available for regular ordering and integration into a variety of embedded vision applications. The Imaging Source: One Partner. One Solution. Complete Confidence. As The Imaging Source’s first camera family featuring a GMSL2 interface, Acuva combines high-speed data transmission, extended cable reach, and a rugged IP67-rated housing with a complete ecosystem of accessories. The series is designed to simplify embedded vision integration while delivering the robustness and reliability needed for demanding embedded applications. The Acuva series strengthens…
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The Imaging Source Announces Full Series Production for Visus GigE Industrial Cameras
The Imaging Source, international manufacturer of industrial cameras and machine-vision software, announces that its Visus series of GigE industrial cameras has officially entered full series production. Following the successful prototype rollout earlier this year, the Visus platform is now ready for standard ordering, large-scale deployment, and OEM integration across a wide range of machine-vision applications. Designed to “see what matters,” Visus delivers a modern, future-proof architecture, enhanced performance, and cost-optimized design, making it an ideal choice for integrators, OEMs, and system builders balancing speed, precision, and value. Compact, Rugged, and Integration-Ready Visus features a 29 × 29 × 44 mm industrial housing (13 mm shorter than The Imaging Source’s previous…
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New Release of Imaging Control IC 4 SDK – Enhanced Performance, Broader Compatibility, and Smarter Imaging Tools
The Imaging Source, a leading provider of industrial and embedded cameras and imaging solutions, today announced the release of Imaging Control IC 4 SDK, GigE Vision and USB3 Vision GenTL Drivers, and IC Capture, the latest versions of its powerful software development kit for industrial and embedded cameras. This update delivers significant enhancements in usability, image analysis, and platform support, empowering developers and system integrators to build even more efficient and precise vision applications. Key New Features Support for Polarization Cameras Unlock advanced material inspection and glare reduction capabilities with full integration of Polarsens GigE Vision and USB3 Vision cameras. Interactive ROI Configuration Define regions of interest directly via mouse…
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The Imaging Source’s 47G Series GigE Board-Level Cameras Enters Full Production
The Imaging Source, international manufacturer of machine vision cameras and software for industrial imaging, announces that its 47G Series GigE board-level cameras has entered full series production. Following the initial prototype release in June, all models in the series are now available for standard and volume machine vision projects. The compact 47G Series offers a 36 × 36 × 18 mm single-board design with an angled RJ45 connector, providing a space-saving and cost-optimized solution for OEMs and system integrators. Compliant with the GigE Vision standard, the cameras support data transmission over cable lengths up to 100 meters, optional Power over Ethernet (PoE), and C-mount or S-mount lens configurations. The series…
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The Imaging Source Announces New Acuva Series: GMSL2 Cameras for Embedded Vision Applications
The Imaging Source, international manufacturer of machine vision cameras and industrial imaging software, announces the launch of its Acuva series, the company’s first camera line with a GMSL2 interface. Acuva combines high-speed data transfer, extended cable support, IP67-rated housing, and a complete ecosystem of accessories to simplify embedded vision integration in demanding industrial environments. The Imaging Source: One Partner. One Solution. Complete Confidence. The Acuva series enhances The Imaging Source’s embedded portfolio, offering developers a cost-effective way to link high-performance image capture with powerful edge processing platforms. With data speeds up to 6 Gbps, these cameras deliver reliable, low-latency image transfer and simplified cabling via Power over Coax (PoC) over…
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The Imaging Source Launches Visus: GigE Industrial Cameras Designed to See What Matters
The Imaging Source, international manufacturer of machine vision cameras and software for industrial imaging, announces the release of its new Visus series, a next-generation line of GigE industrial cameras designed to offer modern and future-proof architecture, improved performance, and greater efficiency with a cost-optimized design. As a new addition to The Imaging Source’s GigE portfolio, Visus is designed to see what matters, especially when what matters is speed, precision, and value. The new models feature a 29 × 29 × 44 mm housing, making them 13 mm shorter than The Imaging Source’s existing GigE housed cameras, while maintaining rugged industrial construction. Visus cameras offer enhanced connectivity with Power-over-Ethernet, 1× trigger/GPIn…
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The Imaging Source Announces New Distribution Partnership with ADPIX SAS in France
The Imaging Source, a leading manufacturer of industrial and embedded vision cameras, is pleased to announce a new reseller partnership with ADPIX SAS, a trusted imaging technology distributor based in Pertuis, France. The partnership was formalized during the Journées Technologiques 2025 event, hosted by ADPIX SAS from June 11–12, 2025, and marks a strategic step in expanding The Imaging Source’s presence in the French market. Founded by industry veterans with over 25 years of combined experience in machine vision, the ADPIX team will represent The Imaging Source’s entire product portfolio in France, including industrial and board-level cameras with USB, GigE, and MIPI CSI-2 interfaces, as well as accessories such as…
