IDS launches Nion 3D ToF camera with 1.2 MP depth sensing for industrial automation

IDS Imaging Development Systems has introduced the Nion, a new industrial Time of Flight (ToF) camera designed to deliver high resolution depth data in fast moving and variable lighting environments.

The camera features a 1.2 megapixel depth sensor with integrated onboard processing, enabling stable 3D data acquisition at 30 frames per second. This makes it well suited for real world industrial applications such as logistics, robotics and automation, where reliable depth information is required at production speed.

One of Nion’s key advantages is its ability to capture moving objects with virtually no motion blur, maintaining depth accuracy even under rapidly changing lighting conditions. This is particularly relevant for dynamic processes such as sorting, volume measurement and palletising.

The system operates within a measurement range of 0.3 to 7.5 metres, covering typical industrial scenarios. High resistance to ambient and stray light allows for consistent measurement results both indoors and outdoors.

Nion is housed in an IP67 rated enclosure for use in demanding environments and supports Power over Ethernet (PoE), simplifying installation and reducing cabling requirements.

At the core of the system is the AR0130 depth sensor from onsemi, which delivers improved resolution, lower noise and enhanced stability in ambient light compared to conventional ToF solutions. This enables accurate depth sensing even when objects are in motion.

According to Patrick Schick, Product Manager for 3D Vision at IDS, the system is designed to provide stable and reliable depth data as a foundation for automated processes that depend on fast and precise 3D information.

Beyond new deployments, IDS highlights that Nion can also complement existing 2D vision systems, allowing manufacturers to introduce depth data only where it adds value to decision making.

The Nion 3D ToF camera is now available for series production.