The modern century witnesses a dynamic conflux of the imaging and machine vision technologies, cumulated into a single framework compared to previous individual existence. The increased integration of AI and deep learning sets the momentum for companies across myriad of industries including manufacturing, security, entertainment, agriculture, healthcare, logistics, retail, and more, to deploy progressive imaging and machine vision solutions in their businesses. With the increasing adoption of Industry 4.0 technology and the disruptive conception of industrial internet of things (IIoT), the imaging and machine vision industry is evolving at an exponential pace globally, embracing automation and the concept of smart factories. Moreover, IIoT paves the way for companies to achieve new milestones in product quality and cost efficiencies and leverage greater visibility in their operations.

The advancements in sensor technology, imaging, camera systems, and data analytics have streamlined the entire industry landscape, eliminating the occurrence of accidents or errors, and facilitating an increased ROI by reducing faults. The combination of imaging and machine vision technologies also find utility in carrier-grade innovations like driverless cars, autonomous farm equipment, vision-guided retails, drones, and intelligent traffic systems. Given the plethora of benefits it offers, more companies are looking forward to enforcing suitable imaging and machine vision solutions to keep up with demands in cost, quality, and scalability.

To help CTOs, CIOs, and CEOs find the right imaging and machine vision solutions, a distinguished selection panel comprising of CEOs, CIOs, VCs, industry analysts, and Embedded Advisor's editorial board has shortlisted the top imaging and machine vision solutions providers that exhibit innovative technologies and strategies, with an exceptional track record of automating and streamlining the industry landscape. In this edition of Embedded Advisor, we present to you the “Top 10 Imaging and Machine Vision Solution Providers - 2018.”