Ottawa, Ontario, Canada – December 2, 2013 – PixeLINK®, a global provider of industrial cameras for the machine vision and microscopy markets, today announced the release of its Prometheus and Hyperion USB 3.0 camera lines. Complementing the company’s existing custom and OEM cameras, PixeLINK’s Prometheus and Hyperion USB 3.0 cameras ensure fast image delivery at the highest resolutions.
“The Prometheus and Hyperion camera lines combine the speed of USB 3.0 with the quality and reliability that our customers have come to expect from PixeLINK,” explains William Lesniowski, CEO of PixeLINK. “Offering outstanding value across a range of applications, our new machine vision cameras are ideal for OEMs and organizations looking to take advantage of the fast data transfer speeds offered by USB 3.0.”
Prometheus Camera Line
Providing resolutions from 1.3 to 5.3 megapixels, the Prometheus USB 3.0 Global Shutter CMOS cameras offer image quality that rivals CCD sensors at very high frame rates. Current Prometheus camera models include the PL-D721 (1.3 MP), PL-D722 (2.3 MP), and PL-D725 (5.3MP).
Hyperion Camera Line
With 5.0 to 6.0 megapixel resolution, Hyperion USB 3.0 CMOS cameras are designed for organizations looking to leverage the benefits of USB while maintaining existing frame rates and resolutions. Current Hyperion camera models include the PL-D775 (5.0 MP) and the PL-D726 (6.6 MP).
As with all PixeLINK cameras, Prometheus and Hyperion cameras can be combined with the acclaimed PixeLINK Software Developer’s Kit (SDK) to streamline and simplify the integration of the camera into machine vision applications.
Now shipping, Prometheus and Hyperion cameras are available directly from PixeLINK or from its network of certified channel partners. Visit the PixeLINK website at www.pixelink.com for further details.
About PixeLINK
PixeLINK is a global provider of custom industrial cameras for the machine vision and OEM markets. For more than 20 years, PixeLINK has designed, manufactured, and supported the hardware and software requirements for the medical, inspection, and security markets. Through its custom camera design services, PixeLINK offers reliable precision camera hardware and industry-leading software that simplifies the integration of cameras into any machine vision application. www.pixelink.com.
