Top 10 In-Sight 3D-L4000 Alternatives

  • Basler blaze Time-of-Flight 3D Camera
  • COGNEX 3D-L4000 with VisionPro
  • Basler Stereo Camera
  • Basler RGB-D Solution
  • COGNEX 3D-A1000 Dimensioning System
  • Photoneo MotionCam-3D Color
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Basler blaze Time-of-Flight 3D Camera
4.6/5 (1)
Near-infrared | Working distance 940mm

The Basler blaze Time-of-Flight 3D Camera is a cutting-edge industrial solution offering real-time, precise 3D imaging for a wide range of applications. Leveraging Sony's DepthSense™ sensor technology and onboard depth image processing, it captures comprehensive data, including a 3D point cloud, intensity image, range map, and confidence map, ensuring a thorough understanding of complex environments. With its NIR laser diodes operating in the 940 nm range, it generates 2D and 3D data in one shot, making it highly efficient for industrial automation and logistics.

Standout features of the Basler blaze camera include VGA resolution, delivering high precision and accuracy in 3D imaging. Its Dual Exposure HDR capability enables exceptional imaging performance even in high contrast scenes, while the IP67 rating ensures resilience in demanding industrial environments, offering resistance to dust and water. Moreover, the hardware trigger feature allows for precise triggering with minimal latency, crucial for real-time 3D image acquisition, making it an ideal option for time-sensitive industrial automation processes. These specialized specifications and features make the Basler blaze an attractive choice for industries seeking reliable and versatile 3D imaging solutions.

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COGNEX 3D-L4000 with VisionPro
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Monochrome | Multispectral | Near-infrared | SWIR | Working distance 92-180 mm

The COGNEX 3D-L4000 with VisionPro is a high-speed and high-resolution 3D inspection system that combines laser triangulation with advanced image formation. It excels in capturing highly detailed three-dimensional renderings of parts under inspection, allowing for precise measurements of various surface-level features such as length, width, height, tilt, and volume. With its rugged IP-65 rated design and compact form factor, this system can seamlessly integrate into any production environment. It offers versatility by automating both 2D and 3D vision tasks, featuring full factory calibration for simplified deployment and contrast-independent inspection for enhanced detection capability.

One of its standout features is the incorporation of patented speckle-free blue laser optics, which enables the system to capture higher quality images compared to traditional laser displacement sensors. These optics significantly reduce speckle and glare, common challenges in 3D laser systems, thereby enhancing the accuracy and reliability of inspections. Additionally, the 3D-L4000 with VisionPro offers a wide range of sensor options, the ability to combine 3D and 2D cameras, and intuitive software for rapid deployment of inspection, OCR, and presence/absence applications. Its capabilities also include generating measurements in real-world units, achieving micron-level accuracy, preventing misalignment and motion errors, and simplifying multi-head analysis with 3D image stitching.

The 3D-L4000 with VisionPro is designed to meet various application requirements with different sensor models, offering options like the VP 3D-L4033, VP 3D-L4050, VP 3D-L4100, and VP 3D-L4300, each with specific measurement ranges and laser characteristics. With its robust environmental resistance (IP65 rating), it can operate in challenging conditions and temperatures ranging from 0°C to 45°C. In summary, this advanced 3D inspection system provides manufacturers with the tools to optimize product quality, achieve higher resolution, and maintain consistency across production lines, making it a valuable asset in quality control and manufacturing processes.

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Basler Stereo Camera
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Color | Monochrome | Working distance 3000mm

Basler Stereo Cameras offer real-time perception for robots, with onboard software and plug-and-play integration. They enable cost-effective 3D vision for tasks like bin picking and navigation in robotics, featuring depth imaging and confidence measurement. Available in 65mm and 160mm baselines, color or monochrome, suitable for various setups.

Features of the Basler Stereo Camera at a glance

Stereo data processing Performance characteristics Plug and play Onboard processing Visual odometry.


Camera image: The left camera delivers the reference image for the image data set.


Depth image:
The distance between the camera and the environment is computed through triangulation of the stereo image using the SGM methodology. It serves as input for point cloud generation and 3D reconstruction.


Confidence image:
The confidence image shows the confidence in each measured value for further processing steps.


3D Reconstruction:
Calculated from the depth image without texture.

The versions of the Stereo Camera feature two different baselines (65 mm, 160 mm) and color or monochrome models.


Stereo Camera 65 color:
Its compact size makes it particularly suitable for robot/arm-mounting, e.g. for pick-and-place applications that require color differentiation.


Stereo Camera 65 mono:
Its compact size makes it particularly suitable for robot/arm-mounting, e.g. for pick-and-place applications in challenging lighting conditions.


Stereo Camera 160 color:
Designed for viewing distances of more than 50 cm. Particularly suitable for static mounting, e.g. in a robot cell, or mobile applications that require color differentiation.


Stereo Camera 160 mono:
Designed for viewing distances of more than 50 cm. Particularly suitable for static mounting, e.g. in a work cell, in challenging lighting conditions. Also available in a 6 mm lens variant.

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Basler RGB-D Solution
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Color | Monochrome

The RGB-D solution merges Basler blaze 3D and color camera data for colored point clouds. It enhances object detection, classification, and scene understanding by combining depth and color information. This combination aids accurate recognition, particularly for similar shapes, and supports tasks like depalletizing and mobile robot navigation. The RGB-D approach offers advanced perception and improved accuracy for industrial automation applications.

Advantages of RGB-D: When does the combined use make sense?

Robust object detection and classification with increased accuracy of correct matches, especially for similarly shaped objects

Example: Can you tell in the left part of the point cloud whether it is an apple or an orange? This is only possible in RGB color. Conversely, a 2D camera would not be able to tell the difference between the photo of an apple and the real apple.

Color information


Color information helps improve scene details where depth information is lacking

Example: During depalletizing, two cartons are so close together on the pallet that they are recognized as one by the 3D camera. In the higher-resolution RGB data, however, a gap can be detected.


Reliable scene segmentation, if necessary enhanced by the use of deep learning (here: integration of prior scene knowledge), for example for the use of mobile robots

Example: Finding the floor in 3D is supported by color: asphalt gray probably belongs to road (floor)

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COGNEX 3D-A1000 Dimensioning System
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Monochrome | Near-infrared

The COGNEX 3D-A1000 Dimensioning System is an industrial smart camera designed to capture both 3D and 2D images of moving objects with exceptional accuracy and efficiency. It stands out due to its innovative use of patented 3D symbolic light technology, which allows it to freeze motion with a single image, eliminating the need for complex calibration and encoder integration. This technology results in highly accurate 3D point cloud data, making it ideal for tasks like container fill measurement, damage detection, and feature finding. The system offers fast and reliable results without requiring intricate setup or ongoing maintenance.

One notable feature of the 3D-A1000 is its ability to optimize various aspects of logistics and warehouse operations. It can estimate shipping costs, optimize storage density, track registered goods, sort products efficiently, recover lost revenue, and eliminate manual processes. Its compact and plug-and-play design, along with its factory calibration, makes it easy to integrate into existing systems, while its <5 mm (0.2") dimensional accuracy on cuboidal and irregular objects ensures precision in measurement, even in challenging scenarios. Additionally, the system is unaffected by uneven transitions, speed changes, or curved conveyance, making it suitable for a wide range of applications.

For those seeking expanded dimensioning capabilities, the 3D-A1000 offers a Multi-Head Dimensioning System that can capture more angles and perspectives. This fully configurable solution allows users to quickly and accurately dimension items at smaller gaps and faster belt speeds, providing a comprehensive, multi-perspective view. Its adaptability and ease of setup make it a powerful addition to logistics and industrial processes, offering seamless barcode tunnel integration with DataMan Multi-Reader Sync and superior performance on difficult target surfaces.

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Photoneo MotionCam-3D Color
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Working distance 366-3780 mm


Parallel Structured Light™ - the future of industrial machine vision

Photoneo’s unique patented technology provides high quality and high resolution 3D data even for dynamic scenes. While ToF or Active Stereo systems provide real-time stream of data, the accuracy and resolution is limited. Sequential Structured Light systems provide high quality data, but at low FPS and only when the scene is completely static.

Paradigm shift in Machine Vision opens new Frontiers

Ability to provide high-quality area snapshot 3D data in near real-time opens new frontiers for industrial automation. Robots do not need to stop to acquire data (hand eye use case) or can manipulate objects moving at random motion. Never again compromise between the ability to scan dynamic scenes and the resulting resolution and data quality.



Benefits of MotionCam-3D Color:


Scanning in & rapid motion:
one frame acquisition, 40 m/s

High resolution & accuracy: 2 MP, 0.150 mm

Practical scanning range: 3 models: from 36 cm - 3 m

No 3D motion blur: 10 µs per pixel exposure time

Industry ready: IP65, PoE, Thermal calibration


Operating Modes:

Dynamic scenes /0.9 Million 3D points / @ 20 FPS / Accuracy 0.6 mm at Z=1000 mm

Static scenes / 2 Million 3D points / Accuracy 0.3 mm at Z=1000 mm