Mitsubishi Electric to Launch Contact Image Sensor in New KD-CXF Series

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Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO:6503) is set to launch its new KD-CXF series of contact image sensors (CISs) in December, starting with the KD6R1064CXF-NL model. This innovative technology features the industry’s deepest depth of field, allowing precise inspection of diverse object surfaces in manufacturing, overcoming previous limitations of shallow depth of field. The compact design minimizes installation and maintenance costs by eliminating the need for complex setups. The sensors can now accurately inspect irregular surfaces and objects subjected to vibration.

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• Launch of KD-CXF series with industry's deepest depth of field.
• New CISs can inspect diverse surfaces, enhancing manufacturing processes.
• Compact design lowers installation and maintenance costs.

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Achieves industry's deepest depth of field; ideal for inspecting surfaces of diverse objects in production

TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO:6503) announced today that its new KD-CXF series of contact image sensors (CISs) equipped with the industry's deepest depth of field will launch this December beginning with the KD6R1064CXF-NL model. CISs are widely used in manufacturing to inspect product surfaces for scratches, dirt, miscoloring or mispositioning of printed labels, plastic film, etc. Mitsubishi Electric’s CIS lineup comprises compactly designed models for space-saving installations that eliminate the need to change production line layouts at points where inspections are most required, thus significantly minimizing installation costs. Also, the image sensor, lens, etc. are built into the CIS unit, eliminating the need for complicated installations and optical adjustments, thereby minimizing maintenance and servicing costs.

Until now, the limitation of a shallow depth of field has made it difficult for CIS units to clearly focus on and accurately inspect objects that have significant surface irregularities or if they are subjected to strong vibration while moving down a production line. The company’s existing CIS models are only used to inspect objects with flat surfaces, such as paper and film, and objects not subjected to vibration during inspection.

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FAQ

What is the KD-CXF series from Mitsubishi Electric?

The KD-CXF series is a new line of contact image sensors (CISs) that feature the industry's deepest depth of field, enabling them to accurately inspect various object surfaces.

When will the KD6R1064CXF-NL model launch?

The KD6R1064CXF-NL model from Mitsubishi Electric is set to launch in December.

What are the applications of the new CISs?

The new CISs are used in manufacturing to inspect surfaces for defects such as scratches, dirt, and mispositioning of labels.

How do the new sensors improve manufacturing processes?

The new sensors allow for precise inspection of irregular surfaces and can function effectively even under vibration, which was a limitation of previous models.