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Point Grey Insights April
April, 2012   
April 2012 Insights - 3D3 Solutions 3D Scanner
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3D3 Scanner using Point Grey camera A fast, accurate, affordable and flexible 3D scanning system

3D3 Solutions has developed a complete scanning system using Point Grey cameras, consumer-grade projectors, and their proprietary 3D scanning software.  The system produces high accuracy 3D scans in less than two seconds using white light technology.
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New Grasshopper Express - Sony ICX694 New 6.0 MP FireWire Model with Extreme Sensitivity

Building on Point Grey’s experience with Sony EXview HAD II technology, the new Grasshopper Express GX-FW-60S6 uses the ICX694 sensor to deliver high resolution and extreme sensitivity in a compact, feature rich, low-cost package. 

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The Vision Show in Boston See you in Boston

At this year's Vision Show East, Point Grey will be giving live demonstrations of our newest and upcoming camera models. Visitors will see the upcoming Flea3 USB 3.0 VITA model streaming 1280x1024 images at 150 FPS, the world's only ice-cube sized 5 MP CCD GigE camera, and the ultra-sensitive Grasshopper Express line.
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Intel and USB 3.0 Intel's latest announcement to make USB 3.0 ubiquitous

Intel -- somewhat stealthily -- announced this month that its 7-series chipset family is now available and integrated with USB 3.0. By including support in its chipsets, Intel will likely make USB 3.0 ubiquitous. Any Windows 8 Ivy Bridge PC -- laptop or desktop -- will come standard with USB 3.0.
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New KB Articles Upcoming Event

KB Article: Which Ladybug driver should I use?

KB Article: Which FireWire driver works with which FlyCapture release?

KB Article: Troubleshooting known USB 3.0 configuration issues

KB Article: Will my computer support my USB 3.0 camera?

KB Article: What cards and drivers will work with my USB 3.0 camera?

Vision Show East The Vision Show
Point Grey will be exhibiting at The Vision Show, Booth 309 in Boston, MA from May 8-10, 2012
Image Sensing Show ISS ISS Image Sensing Show Japan
Point Grey will be attending the Image Sensing Show with ViewPLUS, our Japanese Distributor in Yokohama, Japan from June 6-8, 2012.
CVPR 2012 CVPR 2012
Point Grey will be exhibiting at CVPR in Providence, RI from June 18-20, 2012
     

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North America
email: sales@ptgrey.com
webstore: www.ptgreystore.com
phone: +604-242-9937 x1
toll-free: +1-866-765-0827

In Europe:
email: eu-sales@ptgrey.com
phone: +49 7141 488817-0

International Distributor List

The new Flea3 USB 3.0 camera by Point Grey
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