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pylon vTools

Flexible add-ons for your image processing

pylon vTools and pylon AI vTools are powerful image processing and analysis functions using classical or AI algorithms. Simply drag-and-drop to create robust image analysis pipelines for quality assurance and tracking. The pylon vTools offer flexible integration, making them suitable for a variety of applications.

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  • Easily create image processing designs

    pylon vTools can be effortlessly combined via drag-and-drop, eliminating the need for programming

  • Fast results

    Test and adjust image processing pipelines directly on live images, with seamless integration into the target application

  • Affordable: modular licensing model

    Buy only the functions you need instead of an extensive image processing library

  • Low error rate

    High-performance algorithms and lean code ensure robust applications for reliable results
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pylon AI

The efficient AI software

Deep learning algorithms enable complex image analysis such as object detection or segmentation. With the new Performance Benchmarking, you maximize the performance of your AI application.

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pylon vTools: Functions for a variety of industrial applications

Explore the versatile capabilities of image processing with Basler's pylon vTools, offering practical tools for integrating and optimizing image processing workflows. Whether using traditional or AI algorithms, pylon vTools can be flexibly combined to solve any machine vision challenge.

QR code reader

Code Reading

For tracking via barcode, data matrix, QR, PDF417, or Aztec code, our Code Readers pylon vTools are suitable.
Matching

Error Detection

Template or Geometric Pattern Matching detects errors by matching shapes, logos, and objects.
Blob analysis

Sorting

Whether color or threshold-based blob analysis: simple and robust object detection for sorting.
Measurements

Measurement

Accurate measurement of distances to detect deviations and dimensions for quality assurance.
To the pylon vTools


Image processing made easy – flexible for your project

The pylon vTools offer precise image processing and analysis, high processing speeds, and seamless compatibility with our vision products, including industrial cameras, frame grabbers, and lighting systems. Boost your productivity and efficiency without the need for programming, while enjoying flexible deployment options. Whether in quality control, automation, or research, pylon vTools provide reliable support for your project implementations.

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Optimize your image processing with pylon vTools!

Our expert Linda Reschke will introduce you to the possibilities of pylon vTools.

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pylon vTools

Flexible software add-ons for industrial image processing

With the modular pylon vTools, you don't need to purchase a full vision library; instead, you select only the image processing functions required, using either AI-based or classic algorithms. Choose the appropriate license – Starter, Basic, or Pro – to access the range of features that best suit your needs.

pylon vTools - Tutorials


  • Recipe Code Generator for pylon vTools

    Tutorial: Recipe Code Generator for pylon vTools

    Generate C++ sample code in just a few clicks: With the pylon Recipe Code Generator, users can easily generate sample code then load, run, or process a pylon vTool Recipe in their development environment and application.

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    pylon vTool Measurements: Tutorial

    Tutorial: pylon vTool Measurements

    Measuring is a frequently encountered image processing task. This tutorial will guide you through the process of measuring pin widths and the distances between pins on a PCB (printed circuit board).

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    pylon vTools Tutorial – Getting Started

    Tutorial: Getting started with pylon vTools

    We introduce pylon vTools and its workbench, cover recipe creation, explain how to add and license a vTool, and how to access resources like the Basler Product Documentation.

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    pylon vTools Calibration & Rectification: Tutorial

    Tutorial: pylon vTool Calibration & Rectification

    In this tutorial, we convert the vTool Calibration & Rectification procedure into a recipe and translate the pixel coordinates of the camera into real world coordinates. Also included: rectifying radial and perspective distortion effects that might be caused by camera settings.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Basler's pylon vTools are included in the current pylon installation. Download pylon

Demo:
The pylon vTools can be activated via a link from the pylon Viewer. All you need is a valid e-mail address. pylon vTools can be tested in the pylon Viewer for 80 days after activation. Learn more

Trial license: To evaluate the integration into your own program code via the pylon APIs, you need a free trial license. Learn more
It's available on request via this website. In the free trial phase, you can integrate all pylon vTools in their full range of features into your application and run them within your application for five minutes for 180 days. Request a free trial license


The license versions differ in terms of functionality, performance, and price. The Starter license version has a limited range of functions and performance, but is available at a very low price. The Basic and Pro versions offer more features and performance, for a higher price. In the pylon vTool "Specifications" section, compare which license version is best suited for your use case and test the pylon vTool features for free.

For trial or purchased licenses, you will receive a ticket number via e-mail. With this number, you can redeem the ordered licenses through our license portal and directly save them on a pylon vTools Dongle or on the corresponding system with the pylon installation. Learn more about activation

The pylon vTools licenses offer unlimited use on each system. A system can include any number of machine vision hardware components, such as cameras. As an extension of pylon, the pylon vTools are compatible with all Basler 2D cameras that can be accessed through pylon.


As an extension of pylon, pylon vTools work with all Basler 2D cameras that can also be addressed with pylon.

More information about the pylon vTools

Learn more about our products and applications. Our comprehensive materials provide you with all the important details.

  • OCR for chip- and IC trays

    OCR for chip and IC trays

    Our OCR solution efficiently reads challenging characters on chip trays or IC trays, overcoming low contrast and variable working distances in fast-paced production environments.

    • Tracking & Monitoring
    Quality assurance for Electrode coating in Battery cell production

    Quality control in electrode coating

    Coating the substrate foil with slurry is a critical production step in battery cell manufacturing. Our vision technology quickly detects particles and voids in large amounts of image data.

    • AOI, error detection, and quality control
    • Measuring
    • Electronics
    • Classification

pylon Software Suite

  • Workflow pylon AI platform

    pylon AI for image analysis

    Image analysis with AI delivers precise results for computer vision applications such as object detection, OCR, segmentation, and classification without any programming effort.

  • Basler pylon vTools

    pylon vTools for image processing

    Design robust image processing software for quality assurance and tracking. Functions such as blob analysis, matching, and code reader can be combined using drag-and-drop design and flexibly integrated into the target application.

  • Powerful tools for your Basler camera

    pylon Viewer - pylon Software Suite

    Basler’s pylon software suite comprises powerful tools for getting the best image out of your Basler camera. The pylon Viewer provides a rich set of functions such as Vignetting Correction, Sharpness Indicator, Bandwidth Manager and many more. Read more!

  • pylon SDK

    pylon SDKs

    The pylon SDKs provide easy to learn programming Interfaces and help increasing your productivity and the stability of your applications. Each SDK comes with code samples and includes a comprehensive developer documentation. pylon SDKs are available for C++, .Net/C# and C.

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