Twice the Performance with Scorpion Vision Software 5.1
A distinctive new release is available. It contains Scorpion Template Classes: a unique feature where you build your own impressive objects without any programming. The objects and classes significantly improve scalability and maintainability of Scorpion Machine Vision Solutions.
Direct Part Marking Identification demo with Scorpion reading low
contrast 2D codes with 45 degrees angle
Please note the following new features in Scorpion 5.1:
- Significant speed gain: 50 - 100 % faster image processing
- More reliable and robust
- Automatic backup file
- Scorpion Components - Template Classes
- Automatic synchronization of tool and toolboxes
- Improved variant handling
- Completely rewritten for speed and robustness
- Supports complete toolboxes
- Change variant from DataInput page
- New Coordinator Licence Type
- Scorpion Framework for Python Automation Systems
- Alpha support for MS Vista 32 bit - verified support available in Scorpion 5.2
More information: Thor Vollset -
thor@tordivel.com - + 47 23 15 87 00
News
Sony Smartcam XCI-V3
15.12.2006 New Sony XCI-V3 offers 60 fps
performance for cost effective, high speed
inspection and machine vision applications.
Scorpion Vision Software roadmap to 3D Machine Vision

The results from the project are to be used for automatic robot bin picking and online 3D measurement making it suitable for 100% product inspection. The project consortium consists of Tordivel AS, SINTEF IKT, Kongsberg Automotive AS and Conoptica AS.
A 3D point cloud on automotive parts in a bin is shown to the right.
The Scorpion Development has the following basic roadmap:
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Scorpion 5.2 - March 2006 -
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Stereo Vision for 3D Robot Vision
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MS Vista 32 bit Release
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Scorpion 6.0 - 4Q 2007 - 3D Measurement in Automotive and Solar Cell Industry
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Scorpion 7.0 - 2008 - Random Bin Picking with 3D Machine Vision
More information in Norwegian press release, 214 kByte pdf.
Managing Director Thor Vollset, Tordivel AS, Email:
thor@tordivel.no
Scorpion Events Spring 2007
Exhibitions
- February 14-15, IPOT, NEC, Birmingham, UK, Exhibitor: Scorpion Vision Ltd. Stand 111
- April 16-19, SAE 2007 World Congress, Cobo Center, Detroit, MI, USA - Exhibitor: Valentine Robotics, Booth #321
- May 15-18, 111th Metalcasting Congress, Hilton Americas Hotel, Houston, TX, USA - Exhibitor: Valentine Robotics, Booth #505
Free Scorpion Seminar
- February 6, Gothenburg, Sweden, Invitation
Robot Vision Course
- March 6-7, Huskvarna, Sweden, Invitation