Visions: A Machine Vision and Automation Solutions Podcast

Visions: A Machine Vision and Automation Solutions Podcast

Welcome to Visions: A Machine Vision and Automation Solutions Podcast, where we focus on keeping you informed of the latest news and innovations in all things machine vision and imaging, from important news to trending technologies. Listeners can expect a mix of articles from Vision Systems Design as well as exciting, interesting conversations with a wide range of guests.

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April 27, 2026 9 mins

This episode explores Cognex's recent survey on AI-driven machine vision, featuring an interview of Cognex CEO Matt Moschner by Sharon Spielman, VSD's head of content. The discussion covers years of AI tool development, common adoption hurdles, usability and scalability improvements, and industry-specific adoption trends in automotive, electronics, logistics, FMCG, and semiconductors.

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Visions Host Jim Tatum interviews Charlie Long of Zebra Technologies about a fixed-scanner deployment solution at a Royal Canin distribution center that improved safety and increased loading efficiency by 50%.

 

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April 13, 2026 12 mins

This third and final episode explores how manufacturers can modernize legacy vision systems with AI to meet Industry 4.0 demands, featuring Milind Karnick, CEO of Elementary.

 

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April 6, 2026 10 mins

In this episode of Visions: A Machine Vision and Automation Solutions Podcast, part two of three, Visions host Jim Tatum speaks with Milind Karnik, CEO of Elementary, about how AI-driven vision is transforming legacy inspection systems on the factory floor. The conversation covers misconceptions of cloud-based manufacturing and practical approaches, including Elementary's VisionLink, which enables manufacturers to augment existing ...

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In this episode of Visions: A Machine Vision and Automation Solutions Podcast, part one of three, Visions host Jim Tatum speaks with Milind Karnik, CEO of Elementary, about how AI-driven vision is transforming legacy inspection systems on the factory floor. The conversation covers pros and cons as well as practical approaches, including Elementary's VisionLink, which enables manufacturers to augment existing cameras and send images...

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This episode describes a vision-guided robotic system that inspects and cleans cows' udders and teats before milking. The automated solution meets hygiene regulations, reduces strenuous manual labor, increases throughput, and uses rugged, off-the-shelf components.

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This episode explores an AI vision-powered pallet verification system developed by Shaw Industries and Accella AI to replace manual barcode scanning and visual checks. Using LUCID Vision Labs cameras and Accella's deep-learning platform, the system captures pallet images, counts cases, reads barcodes with OCR, integrates with existing systems, and provides visual alerts to improve speed and accuracy.

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In this episode of Visions, VSD Editor in Chief Sharon Spielman interviews Jeff Gentry, staff engineer for Shaw Industries and Uli Palli, chief technology officer for Accella AI, about an AI vision system that replaced manual pallet checks to speed up loading dock verification, improve accuracy, and integrate with existing PLC, WMS, and ERP systems. They cover challenges in camera selection, image processing, model tra...

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In this episode of Visions, VSD Editor in Chief Sharon Spielman interviews experts from Shaw Industries and Accela AI about an AI vision system that replaced manual pallet checks to speed up loading dock verification, improve accuracy, and integrate with existing PLC, WMS, and ERP systems. They cover challenges in camera selection, image processing, model training, and operator adoption.

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VSD's Editor-in-Chief Sharon Spielman interviews Bill Rayner and Alex Drew of Efferent Labs about the Cytocom platform — an implantable biosensor that combines living cells, smart materials, miniaturized photonics, and AI analytics to deliver real-time in vivo cellular data.

 

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VSD's Editor in Chief Sharon Spielman interviews Bill Rader, CEO of Efferent Labs, about a new research platform that utilizes live cellular data for testing new drugs to treat chronic diseases. Second podcast of three part series.

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VSD's Editor in Chief Sharon Spielman interviews Bill Rader, CEO of Efferent Labs, about a new research platform that utilizes live cellular data for testing new drugs to treat chronic diseases.

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This episode of Visions: A Machine Vision and Automation Solutions Podcast looks at a new innovation for the supply chain: a vision guided inspection and cleaning system for EPS (styrofoam) cold chain shipping boxes.

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Sea AI and Nautitech Catamarans have partnered to put machine vision assisted naviation aids in luxury sea going catamaran boats.

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Penna Flame Industries, a manufacturer of heavy metal machinery parts, recently implemented a machine vision guided robotic bin picking solution for prepping and packing heavy, irregular metal automotive parts.

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Jonathan Sparkes, a market analyst with Interact Analysis, talks about machine vision market growth trends and what we can expect in the next few years.

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November 24, 2025 13 mins

A discussion of 3D imaging methods, modalities, pros and cons, and when to use it in Machine Vision Applications.

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Chief Technology Officer Tom Bianculli of Zebra Technologies talks about Zebra's holistic approach to people, imaging technology, and the company's future.

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This episode discusses pitfalls and best practices in implementation of machine vision metrology applications.

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October 13, 2025 26 mins

Machine Vision Expert Perry West, founder and president of Automated Vision Systems, discusses some of the ins and outs of line scan imaging.

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