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LED backlighting systems are becoming increasingly widespread and popular in machine vision applications. <\/p>\n\n

Thanks to their low cost, high energy efficiency and long service life<\/strong>, they are the ideal choice for many applications in which an area needs to be illuminated uniformly. <\/p>\n\n

In particular, LED backlighting is now the preferred choice for analysing the shape and size of objects<\/strong> in a variety of applications.<\/p>\n\n

LED backlighting is a lighting method in which the light source is located behind an object, rather than in front of it as with front lighting. This type of lighting is particularly useful in the machine vision sector<\/strong> for analysing the size and shape of objects. <\/p>\n\n

Using LED backlights makes it possible to obtain high-resolution images of objects, thanks to the reduction of shadow and reflection effects<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Backlighting in vision systems<\/h3>\n\n

In the field of industrial automation and quality control, machine vision systems play an increasingly central role in ensuring precision, reliability and traceability. Lighting is a fundamental element for the correct operation of these systems. In particular, LED backlighting is an effective technical solution in many applications that require high-contrast images and well-defined contours. This article examines the characteristics of LED backlighting, the advantages it offers in industrial settings and its main technical applications. <\/p>\n\n

What LED backlighting is<\/h3>\n\n

Backlighting, or backlight<\/strong>, consists of a light source placed behind the object to be inspected, with the camera positioned on the opposite side from the source. This produces a shadow projection<\/strong> of the object, which highlights its profile and allows its contours to be detected precisely. <\/p>\n\n

LED-based backlighting systems use an array of light-emitting diodes arranged evenly, often combined with an optical diffuser, to ensure uniform illumination over the entire area of interest. LEDs offer a long operating life, low maintenance and the ability to be controlled electronically with great precision, including in strobe mode. <\/p>\n\n

Technical advantages of LED backlighting<\/h3>\n\n

Using LEDs as the source for backlighting offers numerous technical advantages:<\/p>\n\n