ABSTRACT
There are many opportunities for machine vision within a plant. To date there has been little or no experience with machine vision in most companies. To get meaningful experience and ensure success, the introduction of this technology must be done systematically (Table 1 3 . 1 ). As indicated in Chapter 4, the success ful installation of machine vision can yield significant gains in productivity and quality. In addition to sorting reject conditions, the application of machine vision offers the opportunity for process control.
