Underestimated costs & effort?
Hardware is rarely the problem. Time for integration, testing, gripper iterations, and “last-mile” troubleshooting is almost always planned too optimistically—until the project suddenly becomes “too expensive.”
ENSENSO 3D CAMERAS · MADE IN GERMANY
Reliable 3D vision in your application
Clarity in 30 minutes: Is Ensenso a fit for your parts, cycle time, and software stack? Free of charge, directly with the developer team.
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optional loan camera + personal onboarding
Made in Germany
Onboarding included –
directly from the developer
Interfaces
out of the box
out of the box
The most common reasons
why 3D vision projects fail
Cycle time doesn’t match reality?
It works in the lab—but not on the line. As soon as real cycle times, changing ambient light, and accuracy requirements come into play, project targets are no longer met.
Interfaces unclear?
HALCON, ROS, SPS/PLC, custom software: If data format, triggering, synchronization, and API fit aren’t clarified early, integration eats up weeks—and in the end it still doesn’t work cleanly.
Lack of 3D vision know-how in-house?
3D is not “2D plus depth image.” Without experience in calibration, setup, point cloud quality, and picking logic, teams are forced into trial and error—and lose momentum.
“Difficult” parts? Shiny. Moving. Complex.
Reflections, fine edges, holes, transparencies, or moving parts—this is exactly where holes, noise, and outliers appear in the point cloud. And with that: detection errors.
Feasibility checked too late with real parts?
Many projects don’t fail because of the idea—but because testing with real parts, real distances, and the real environment happens too late. Then a “PoC” turns into a rescue mission.
What if you could know in 30 minutes whether your problems
are solvable—and how?
Your path to a reliable 3D vision application – in 3 steps, without risk.
- 1
Request + quick check (30 min.)
You fill out the form. We’ll get back to you promptly and clarify your use case and the key framework conditions in a short initial call (cycle time, accuracy, parts, software/interface).
- 2
Technical feasibility analysis (with real data)
We assess your application based on your information—optionally with sample parts or example data. You receive a technical evaluation of what quality and stability are realistic and what integration is required.
- 3
Results review + next step
You have tested the camera in your application, had your questions answered, and know exactly what you’re getting. Only then do you decide.
Request a free feasibility analysis
optional loan camera + personal onboarding
What you get with Ensenso –
and nowhere else.
Feature
Other competitors
Direct support & Made in Germany
Developed and manufactured in Freiburg, direct contact with the development team
Others
Often not available or only via resellers
Onboarding included – not an add-on package
Standard. No add-on, no service contract, no daily rates.
Others
At extra cost—or not available at all
Seamless integration
HALCON out of the box. Also OpenCV, ROS, and your own stacks—supported directly by the developer.
Others
In-house development required, often at extra cost
High-end quality at a mid-range price
Active Stereo Vision with the patented FlexView system delivers precision that otherwise only systems costing 2–3x as much can achieve.
Others
Comparable quality only at significantly higher prices
Scalable without limits
A wide range of requirements can be implemented with the same camera platform. One integration, fully scalable.
Others
Scaling often causes system breaks—new hardware, new integration
Static & moving – one device
With a software mode, you switch between multi-shot (maximum accuracy) and single-shot (moving scenes).
Others
No competitor in this price range offers that.
Robust against ambient light
More light output on the object makes Ensenso insensitive to disruptive ambient light—even in shift operation.
Others
Many systems require complex light shielding or fail in shift operation
What other cameras deliver—and what Ensenso delivers.
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This is what it looks like when 3D vision works.
Six industries. Six challenges.
One solution.
The problem
Die-cast parts made from aluminum and magnesium alloys must be complete and defect-free. Conventional sensors quickly reach their limits with hot workpieces, variant changes, and glossy or reflective surfaces.
The solution
An automated visual inspection system with the Ensenso N-Series 3D camera captures component geometry contact-free from a safe distance. The software checks relevant structures against reference data and automatically detects deviations.
The result
Quality inspection in just a few seconds per inspection position
Software-based variant changeover without mechanical sensor adjustment
Robust 3D data even on glossy, dark, or reflective surfaces
Defective parts are detected early and rejected
The problem
In automated fan production, high-gloss rotors and impellers must be reliably fed from chaotically filled pallet boxes. Reflections, tight installation spaces, and variable part positions make automation difficult.
The solution
Ensenso cameras incl. bin-picking software detect the rotors in the box, check suitable grasps, and guide a KUKA robot through the cell with collision checking. A movable Ensenso camera on a linear axis covers two pick bays.
The result
High-gloss rotors are reliably detected and picked
Pallet boxes can be completely emptied
Rotors and impellers are automatically fed into the assembly process
Flexible camera configuration even for large gantry and work areas
The problem
Logistics centers must handle ever-increasing flows of goods. Products vary widely in shape, weight, packaging, and surface. At the same time, many picking and packing processes are labor-intensive, monotonous, and difficult to scale.
The solution
Multiple Ensenso 3D cameras provide precise depth data for a modular robotics system. Combined with 2D image information, the software detects unknown items, calculates grasp poses, and selects suitable gripping strategies.
The result
Reliable detection even with tightly packed or overlapping objects
Up to four 3D sensors for large fields of view and complex scenes
Damaged or non-transportable objects can be sorted out
Suitable for order picking, parcel handling, depalletizing, and truck unloading
The problem
Workpieces had to be loaded into machines manually on a regular basis. In the specific project, intervention was required about every 1.5 minutes; depending on component size, several tons of material had to be moved per shift.
The solution
An automated bin-picking cell detects unsorted raw parts, grips them reliably, and feeds them to the machine. Ensenso 3D cameras, Mikado Control, KUKA robotics, and a flexible gripper solution work together as an integrated system.
The result
Several hundred workpieces can be processed autonomously
Machine operators are physically relieved
More stable production process thanks to reliable 3D detection and collision-checked picking
According to the use case, the investment pays for itself within one year
The problem
Medical packages are delivered loosely arranged in boxes. For pharmacy and storage systems, they must be automatically detected, picked, measured, identified, and stored in a space-saving way.
The solution
An Ensenso stereo 3D camera detects the shape, size, and position of the packages. A vacuum gripper removes the packs directly from the box; then dimensions, barcode, and expiry date are captured and the appropriate storage location is determined.
The result
Automated storage directly from the wholesale box
Up to 15,000 medicine packs possible on 7 m²
Up to 80% more packs per square meter than in conventional shelving storage
High packing density and reduced storage space
The problem
System integrators repeatedly need to automate new components, geometries, and surfaces. Conventional approaches often require time-consuming training and custom adaptations that are difficult to transfer to new applications.
The solution
Ensenso 3D cameras from Optonic are combined with AI-based robot vision software from Vathos to create a modular bin-picking foundation. The components are directly compatible and can be connected without complex interface integration.
The result
Faster implementation thanks to a compatible camera and software foundation
Collision-free grasp points via standardized interfaces
Reusable system structure for new projects
Transferable to bin picking, depalletizing mixed cartons, and flexible machine loading
The right camera
for every application.
- C series
C67
Flexible, fast, and modular—right for any application—our Ensenso C series, 3D precision with color - B series
B57
Compact, application-specific, and robust—our Ensenso B series, 3D precision with color - N series
N36
Robust, flexible, and compact—our Ensenso N series, 3D precision for price-sensitive applications
Not sure which series fits your application? That’s exactly what the feasibility analysis is for—we recommend what truly fits.
Request a free feasibility analysisLeading industrial companies and
partners who trust Ensenso
What customers say who are already
where you want to be.
“As we continue to develop AI-powered robotic palletizing systems for warehouse automation, robust 3D detection will remain a key part of our technology stack in the future. The Ensenso C67 supports this direction by providing our software and robotic systems with higher-quality data right from the very first step of the process”
Marios Kiatos, CTO at Progressive Robotics.
“The Ensenso 3D camera from Optonic delivers exactly what industrial automation needs: precise 3D data, high reliability, and a solution that convinces even under real production conditions.”
Jan Jacobi, Head of Sales, Aftersales and Marketing.
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feasibility analysis
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experts
What you get
- Feasibility analysis for your application
- Honest assessment: Is Ensenso a fit—or not?
- If the assessment is positive: Free sample-part check
- Personal onboarding directly with the developer team
Frequently asked questions
—depending on the series, optics/working distance, required software, and the requirements of your application (e.g., cycle time, accuracy, object surfaces, installation space). So that you , we clarify together in advance:
The fastest and safest price indication is to let us review your task for 10–15 minutes—then you’ll receive a .
An —depending on availability, typically within . If you need a (e.g., a specific series/optics, special mounting, defined setup requirements), it can take . To ensure you don’t lose time, we coordinate in advance:
This ensures the loan camera arrives , but also for your needs.
Ensenso is deliberately designed to be open for industry and development. Typical include:
If you’re unsure whether your environment is a fit: what you’re working with (framework, operating system, vision stack)—we’ll clarify it and give you a (without trial and error).
Ensenso stands for —not just in the lab. At its core is with an . This produces , even where other 3D sensors often fail.
In short: Ensenso is often the right choice when it’s not about “just any 3D camera,” but about .
Ensenso cameras have always been developed and manufactured by Optonic. Even with the very first Ensenso 3D camera, there was a close partnership with IDS, which has grown successfully over many years. Today, Optonic distributes the cameras both directly and through other partners. This allows you to benefit from an established distribution network as well as a direct point of contact for technical questions and personalized advice.
Yes—and that’s one of the biggest levers to make 3D vision projects . With us, the following is possible:
If you’d like, we can start with a quick check of your task—then you’ll know very quickly and is most efficient.