Line scan cameras 

Line scan cameras: fast, detailed inspection

A line scan camera is an essential component of machine vision systems designed for inspecting moving objects. Instead of capturing an image all at once, the camera records individual rows of pixels and stitches them together in real time. This makes line scan technology ideal for applications requiring high resolution, speed, and precision.

We offer a wide range of line scan cameras from leading brands such as Basler and HIKROBOT. Our team will gladly help you select the right camera for your specific application.

How does a line scan camera work?

A line scan camera builds up an image by capturing one row of pixels at a time. The sensor moves linearly across an object, and specialized software combines the pixel rows into a 2D or 3D image.

Line scan cameras can capture round objects without perspective distortion. They are not limited to a fixed vertical resolution, enabling extremely high image resolutions in both 2D and 3D applications.

Benefits of line scan cameras:

• Unlimited resolution – images are built up from pixel rows
• No perspective distortion – ideal for scanning round objects
• Suitable for high-speed applications – without loss of quality
• 2D and 3D inspection – depending on software integration

This type of camera is particularly well-suited for capturing moving objects. Looking for a solution to capture relatively slow-moving or stationary objects? Take a look at our area scan cameras.

Applications of line scan cameras

Line scan cameras are widely used for quality control, measurement, and defect detection across different industries:

• Food industry – Inspecting bakery products, fruits, and vegetables. Learn more about product quality control in the food sector.
• Packaging industry – Detecting defects in films, labels, and barcodes. Learn more about packaging inspection.
• Automotive and metalworking – Surface inspection of metal components. Learn more about product quality control in the non-food sector.
• Textile and printing industry – Monitoring patterns, colors, and print quality.
• Logistics and warehousing – Automated detection of barcodes and QR codes.

Would you like to know how a line scan solution could fit into your production process? Our specialists will be happy to help.

Line scan cameras: advice and support

Which model best suits your needs, depends on the type of inspection, the required image quality and the physical conditions around the object and the camera. You will find models from the brands Basler and HIKROBOT in our range, so that we can always offer the most suitable line scan camera for your situation.

Our engineers have extensive knowledge of our products and experience with various combinations and applications. We can also organise a demo of various products and systems for you. With custom advice, we ensure that the line scan camera delivers the required results. If, after purchase, you encounter issues in practice, our support department will find a suitable solution.