HWAINTEK&Vision 2026 Stuttgart｜Exhibition Successfully Concluded!
Vision 2026 Stuttgart
A Successful Conclusion!
As the exhibition hall lights went down, Vision 2026 Stuttgart officially drew to a close.
As a supplier of computing infrastructure for the machine vision sector, we partnered with two collaborators — Visual Imaging & MV Center from Europe — to make our joint debut on this international stage.
HWAINTEK Booth
About the Exhibition
What makes Vision Stuttgart so significant?
Vision Stuttgart International Machine Vision Exhibition is one of the world’s most prestigious professional events for the machine vision industry. Held biennially at the Stuttgart Exhibition Centre in Germany, it serves as the industry barometer and technology battlefield. Nearly all leading global enterprises gather here, including major camera and sensor manufacturers such as Basler, Baumer, Cognex, Keyence and Teledyne DALSA; MVTec, the developer behind Halcon; as well as automation giants Siemens and Beckhoff.
It is an indispensable platform for companies aiming to enter the European and global machine vision supply chains.
HWAINTEK in Stuttgart
What components make up a machine vision system?
| Category | Devices | Core Focus |
| Hardware | Industrial cameras, lenses, light sources, frame grabbers, Industrial PCs (IPC), smart cameras, 3D cameras, cables & interfaces (GigE Vision / USB3 Vision / CoaXPress) | Imaging quality and computing capacity |
| Software | Machine vision algorithm libraries & development platforms (Halcon, VisionPro, OpenCV), deep learning frameworks, vision application software | Defect detection and decision-making |
Where does HWAINTEK fit in?
— Industrial PCs.
Industrial PCs form the backbone supporting the entire system, delivering computing power, interface compatibility, operational stability and long-term supply assurance. This is the field where HWAINTEK has built its expertise.
Powerful Partnership | We Are a ZEBRA Partner HWAINTEK has established deep cooperation with ZEBRA AVS (Zebra Automated Vision Solutions). Solutions co-developed by both parties have been deployed in live projects. We showcased our joint achievements at this exhibition. Feel free to contact us for information on our overseas service sites.
Featured Products at the Show
Case Study: TV PCB Inspection
We brought our full lineup of computing infrastructure products to the booth, balancing compact design and robust performance
HG33X / HC8114 Compact BOX Industrial PCs
HG33X: Ultra-compact BOX form factor, supporting wall mounting and embedded installation. It can be easily fitted inside equipment or confined spaces on production lines.
HC8114: Extended BOX model with ample internal expansion space, compatible with RTX discrete GPUs to handle edge AI inference smoothly.
CPU, memory and SSD can be flexibly selected for custom configurations. Ideal for small-to-medium vision workstations, edge computing nodes, multi-camera acquisition hosts, equipment integration and AI vision inspection stations.
HPM132 High-Performance Touch All-in-One
Combines computing power and display to simplify on-site deployment. The unit integrates the computing module and display screen, eliminating external monitors and messy cabling for a cleaner setup. Equipped with touch interaction, it perfectly supports HMI operation and equipment management on production lines. Built with an all-aluminum alloy chassis for industrial aesthetics and reliable heat dissipation. Widely used for vision inspection HMI interfaces, production line data dashboards, equipment control terminals and real-time inspection result display.
HP11X Industrial Touchscreen
Lightweight industrial interaction interface. Engineered for human-machine interaction on factory floors with responsive touch control. It can act as an operation terminal for vision systems or be embedded into equipment panels. Lightweight and sturdy all-aluminum housing, stain-resistant and wear-resistant. Suitable for equipment control panels, parameter configuration terminals and simple data display interfaces.
Top 3 Technical Topics Discussed at the Booth
Many visitors discussed cutting-edge technical directions during the show: Using 2D lenses to achieve near-3D imaging effects; applying special wavelength-converting fluorescent crystals to transform invisible ultraviolet light into visible light. Paired with silicon-based sensors, this enables clear capture of fingerprints, oil stains and tiny contaminant defects.
Edge AI was undoubtedly the biggest highlight of the whole exhibition.
AI inference runs locally on industrial controllers. Vision inspection, defect recognition and predictive equipment maintenance are completed on-site. The cloud is only used for model training and data aggregation. Low latency, local data retention and continued operation even without network access directly address core pain points of industrial production lines.
Industry Insights Gained from the Exhibition
1、Computing Power Continues to Shift to the Production Edge
Previously, many workflows relied fully on the cloud. Today, hybrid architectures are widely adopted: real-time processing at the edge, and model training in the cloud. This is driven by strict manufacturing response requirements. Meanwhile, under the EU GDPR regulations, local data storage is no longer an optional advantage but a mandatory requirement.
2、Inspection Precision Advances to Submicron & Multi-Spectral
Visible-light-only inspection is no longer sufficient. Ultraviolet, infrared and multi-spectral imaging are moving from laboratories to mass production. These technologies identify hidden defects hard to detect via conventional methods. The combined capability of light sources and sensors has become a key differentiator for products.
3、Miniaturized Hardware Lowers Barriers for Production Line Retrofit
Compact industrial PCs such as our HG33X and smart cameras are gaining popularity. The biggest bottleneck for production line upgrades is often not algorithms, but installation space and retrofit costs. Lightweight hardware reduces implementation barriers and unlocks markets for small and medium-sized factories.
4、Configurability Becomes a New Requirement
Customers no longer want to pay for redundant performance they do not use. Flexible selection of CPU, memory and storage, plus chassis options compatible with graphics cards. Giving customers configuration choices matters more than overspecifying hardware parameters.
5、European Market: Slow-paced, Yet Extremely Quality-focused
European customers rarely chase new concepts blindly. They prioritize product stability, compliance and long-term supply capacity. This presents great opportunities for Chinese hardware manufacturers. The era of pure parameter competition is over. Engineering delivery capability and long-term service reputation are the core competitiveness.
During our trip to Stuttgart, we witnessed European manufacturing accelerating smart manufacturing and high-precision vision inspection. With self-developed industrial PC hardware and localised support, HWAINTEK is contributing to the development of local industries.
Looking forward to meeting you at our next exhibition