The MV Pro Podcast - Uncovering Machine Vision

We discuss why so many smart cameras end up underutilized or switched off, how customer expectations have expanded from pass/fail signals to full production data platforms, and the techniques ATEK is using to bring complex vision capability to manufacturers who've historically been priced out of the conversation. Armando Bompane: linkedin.com/in/armandobompane ATEK Integrated Engineering: atekinte...

We pull back the curtain on why machine vision projects succeed or fail. From business best practices, customer soft skills, and the importance of professional networks, this conversation is packed with hard-won insight for system integrators.   Adrienne Meyer: linkedin.com/in/adriennemeyer/   Control System Integrators Association  (CSIA): controlsys.org/ | linkedin.com/company/control-system-int...

What does it really take to win machine vision business when your competitors move at “China speed”? In this episode, we discuss how trust, responsiveness, and application‑level thinking can matter more than pure specs. Oscar pulls back the curtain on how serious optics suppliers are actually working today. If you care about selling into Asia, sourcing from Asia, or just understanding how this eco...

What if instead of training an inspection system on every way a product can fail, you just taught it what good looks like? Taimoor Nawab breaks down why training on good product rather than known defects changes the deployment equation entirely and how manufacturers in semiconductors, electronics, automotive, and silicon photonics are already using it. Taimoor Nawab: linkedin.com/in/taimoornawab/...

What happens when machine vision becomes accessible enough that a new engineer can solve in an hour what used to take an expert weeks? Matt Moschner, President and CEO of Cognex, and Brian Benoit, Director of Product Management, join the show to talk about how AI is changing who can deploy vision technology and where. They discuss why the cost and complexity of vision projects are dropping fast, h...

What happens when technology once reserved for NASA starts showing up in your wristwatch, factory floor, and medical devices? Jeff Bier, founder of the Edge AI and Vision Alliance, goes behind the scenes of the "jaw-dropping" shift from the early days of manually coding computer vision to frontier technologies like Vision Language Models on the agenda of Embedded Vision Summit 2026.   Jeff Bier: l...

Heiko Eisele, President of MVTec’s U.S. argues for why hardware‑independent architectures often beat the latest smart cameras in the long run and how the wrong software choice can quietly burn months of engineering time. He breaks down when to trust open source, and why labeling and data management are the unglamorous heart of industrial AI.   Heiko Eisele linkedin.com/in/heikoeisele   MVTec Softw...

We zoom in on the physics of imaging with Georgy Das, Director of Systems and Training at MidOpt, to explore why filters are a necessity in 99.9% of machine vision applications. Georgy explains how the right optical filtration tames glare, ambient light, and inconsistent environments when you scale from lab to factory floor. He also shares practical tools engineers can use to design complete, reli...

How do you modernize 50-year-old paper mills to make operations safer? Brian Mock explains  how machine vision, edge computing, and AI are transforming the pulp and paper industry. He digs into why aging, siloed vision systems are a hidden drag on uptime, how edge devices change the economics of quality control from the woodyard to finished rolls, and why even tiny efficiency gains can mean millio...

How RealSense is reshaping itself to deliver the future of robotics and AI. Chris Matthieu, VP of Developer Ecosystem at RealSense discusses the company's spin-out from Intel, their industry-leading depth cameras and vision systems, and a recent slew of new partnerships aimed to expand the company's influence. * Chris Matthieu on LI | linkedin.com/in/chrismatthieu * "RealSense Completes Spinout fr...

We discuss the consolidation of TKH Vision's 2D Vision group under the Allied Vision brand. CEO Robert Franz elaborates on the company's customer-centric approach, its diverse product portfolio, and the benefits of consolidating member companies to better serve its customers. The conversation also touches on Robert's extensive career in the industry, significant technological trends like AI and 3D...

We kick off the year with an interview featuring David Dechow, a renowned expert in machine vision and industrial automation. David shares insights on his decades-long career, the importance of fundamentals in machine vision, and the value of mentorship and continuous learning. His thoughts on emerging trends in 3D imaging and the proper application of AI provide a compelling start to 2026 for bot...

We end the inaugural year of The MV Pro Podcast with a peek behind the curtain of MV Pro Media. This interview with CEO and Editor-in-Chief, Tom Tiner, discusses the challenges and opportunities of an increasingly international market, significant trends that caught the attention of the team in 2025, and big goals for 2026. * Tom Tiner on LinkedIn | linkedin.com/in/thomas-tiner/ * MV Pro Media | m...

Petra Schumacher of SICK AG talks about her early career in machine vision and her passion for empowering other women to explore engineering. We discuss key influences and experiences that helped her turn an interest into a exciting, multi-disciplinary career. Sponsored by AIRON. * Petra Schumacher on LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/petra-schumacher/ * SICK AG | sick.com * AIRON | aoi-airon...

Charlie Long, Zebra's new head of machine vision and factory automation, walks us through recent innovations and strategic investments behind its new portfolio of tools making machine vision more accessible, reliable, and efficient.  * Charlie Long | linkedin.com/in/charlie-long-57236023 * Zebra | zebra.com

Stephen Mott of Components Express Inc. by 2Connect discusses the crucial role of cables in machine vision projects and shares insights from his 29-year career. He highlights the company's focus on validation and customization to meet the rigorous demands of industries like automotive, logistics, semiconductor, and medical devices. The episode also touches on CEI/2Connect's global reach and future...

A chat with Ed Goffin from Pleora about its 25-year history in real-time video applications. Ed shares his perspective on the state of the market and forthcoming innovations including the GigE Vision 3.0 standard and RoCE v2. * Ed Goffin | linkedin.com/in/edgoffin/ * Pleora | pleora.com

We talk with a Texan SI partnership bringing cutting edge AI/ML-based vision to manufacturing automation. Davide Pascucci of Bright IA and Eric Smith of Ether Advanced Technology talk about the role of AI in enhancing traditional defect detection as well as its limitations, how to spot a phony, and the need for incremental approaches and collaboration in problem-solving. * Aether Advanced Technolo...

Eric Cheng, co-founder and CEO of Intrinsics Imaging discusses his journey from developing critical vision systems for the US Navy to building advanced AI inspection systems in the cloud. We discuss the benefits of Intrinsics' approach and the comparison to traditional computer vision. * Intrinsics Imaging | www.intrinsicsimaging.com

90% Faster Procurement w/ FQ Source Arturo Lopez and David Bonillo of FQ Source talk about their pioneering, AI-driven platform designed to drastically cut supplier discovery time. We discuss their vision for the platform, the opportunity for enhancing supplier discovery in the age of AI, and how their background in system integration informed their approach.

In this episode Josh chats with Michael Koper about how EINES specialize in artificial vision systems developed exclusively for quality control in the automotive industry. Together they look at how EINES collaborate with OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers to automate inspections at every stage of the production process from stamping, painting, and metrology to final assembly ensuring consistent quality, re...

An interview with Maximilian Grau and Petra Gospodnetiç, co-founders of the machine vision startup, Medabsy, on how their simulation tools can optimize visual inspection systems up to 90% faster. They discuss the origins, mission, and innovative technologies behind virtual inspection planning and synthetic defect data generation. 

A selection of our interviews from Automate 2025 in Detroit, Michigan, including: - Alek Shikany, A3 - Ronald Mueller, Vision Markets - Eric Hershberger, Cognex - Matt Puchalski, Bucket Robotics - Frantisek Takac, Photoneo - Steve Kinney, Smart Vision Lights 

Jeff Burnstein, president of the Association for Advancing Automation (A3) shares his extensive experience in promoting robotics, machine vision, and motion control. We also discuss the upcoming Automate conference and the future intersection of AI and automation. Enjoy this insightful conversation about the enduring potential and exciting future of vision in automation. * Automate Show, May 12-15...

An insightful conversation with Mark Williamson, former chair of the VDMA Machine Vision Board. The discussion delves into historical cost structures for machine vision, technological advancements, and the transformative impact of AI on future cost reductions. Mark maps out the landscape of the machine vision industry and helps listeners understand how to apply machine vision successfully for thei...