Teledyne FLIR IIS launches new modular compact USB3 machine vision camera series

The Dragonfly S series combines Teledyne's excellent performance in USB and experience in embedded system solutions, and is suitable for life science instrumentation, factory automation and other fields.

USB camera industry pioneer Teledyne FLIR IIS (formerly Point Gray Research) has launched the new Dragonfly®S USB3 camera series to expand its machine vision product portfolio.

The new series of products reflects Teledyne's efforts to continuously set and improve the standards of the vision industry and help customers succeed. This product meets the market's special needs for modular, compact and lightweight cameras suitable for mass production, batch applications and multi-camera systems.

Dragonfly S's modular design accelerates the early stages of development of imaging applications in a variety of industrial and non-industrial sectors. “This is the best choice for manufacturers of factory automation and embedded vision equipment,” said Sadiq Panjwani, general manager of Teledyne FLIR IIS. “The modular concept of this new camera allows engineers to quickly test, develop and Deliver competitive visual products to the market.”

This camera series is ideal for embedded or handheld device applications such as biometric kiosks, ophthalmoscopy, 3D scanning, automated optical inspection, and more. It is available in a variety of configurations, including board-level modules and fully enclosed modules with rugged aluminum housings. The product has a USB connector on the back or side and a screw-in locking mechanism. The modular options above offer flexibility and durability, allowing for seamless integration into tight spaces. The fully enclosed version resists electromagnetic interference and meets Class B EMC safety standards, meeting the requirements of healthcare and residential applications. Additionally, the camera has an onboard image buffer, allowing each captured image frame to be reliably transferred to the host CPU.

The first product in the Dragonfly S series is now available for pre-order . Other VGA to 8MP models are expected to be released in 2024.