CCSA Technical Roundtable

About the Technical Roundtable

The CCSA Technical Roundtable is the essential lighting training for engineers in machine vision by lighting specialists, combining knowledge-packed sessions with hands-on practice.

Level up your understanding of lighting principles and how to effectively evaluate lighting solutions for machine vision.

Presentations

  • Lighting is one of the biggest reasons engineers don't get the good image set needed for machine vision systems to accurately perform their task. We've identified 5 key misconceptions that lead to systems designed with insufficient or improper lighting. This session will break down what these misconceptions are using real-world examples and how to rethink machine vision lighting so you can avoid these pitfalls yourself.

  • Machine vision lighting is about utilizing the physics of light to create contrast so that your program can easily detect its inspection target. Lighting Principles Part 1 will cover the 3 main ways we use geometry (lighting direction) to create contrast: brightfield/darkfield, shadowless, and collimation, and what lights produce these different effects.

  • In Lighting Principles Part 2, we will cover how the wavelength, polarization, and amplitude of the light will affect the image. We'll also look at various lighting options and tools used to create and control these effects.

  • Learn how lighting controllers impact image quality, system reliability, and inspection accuracy. This session covers the purpose of lighting control, compares controller methods, and shares how to select the right one for your application.

  • A chance to apply what you learned in training. Attendees will team up to solve applications prepared by the CCS team. We also encourage attendees to bring their own samples to test on site!


*Every Technical Roundtable includes free breakfast and lunch.

Your Attendance Pays Off—Save More on Lab Lighting

As a thank-you for joining our Technical Roundtable, you’ll receive an extra 20% off our lab setup pricing, already discounted at 50% off list. That means a total of 70% off select lab purchases, available for a limited time after the event. Perfect for teams looking to build or expand in-house vision testing capabilities.

Upcoming Technical Roundtables

CCSA Technical Roundtable in CO
Feb
5

CCSA Technical Roundtable in CO

  • Serendipity Labs - Denver LoDo Ideation & Training Studio (map)
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This full-day in-person training event in Denver, CO covers the fundamentals of how lighting is used in machine vision and trains you to evaluate lighting more effectively. Lock in your seat by January 30, 2026.

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CCSA Technical Roundtable in NY
Apr
30

CCSA Technical Roundtable in NY

This full-day in-person training event in Rochester, NY covers the fundamentals of how lighting is used in machine vision and trains you to evaluate lighting more effectively. Lock in your seat by April 24, 2026.

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CCSA Technical Roundtable in TN
Aug
27

CCSA Technical Roundtable in TN

This full-day in-person training event in Memphis, TN covers the fundamentals of how lighting is used in machine vision and trains you to evaluate lighting more effectively. Lock in your seat by Aug 21, 2026.

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CCSA Technical Roundtable in IL
Nov
5

CCSA Technical Roundtable in IL

This full-day in-person training event in Hoffman Estates, IL covers the fundamentals of how lighting is used in machine vision and trains you to evaluate lighting more effectively. Lock in your seat by Oct 30, 2026.

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CCSA Technical Roundtable in OH
Nov
6

CCSA Technical Roundtable in OH

This 1-day in-person training event in Dayton, OH covers the fundamentals of how lighting is used in machine vision and trains you to evaluate lighting more effectively. Lock in your seat by October 31.

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CCSA Technical Roundtable in CA
Sep
9

CCSA Technical Roundtable in CA

This 1-day in-person training event in San Diego, CA covers the fundamentals of how lighting is used in machine vision and trains you to evaluate lighting more effectively.

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CCSA Technical Roundtable in TX
Mar
4

CCSA Technical Roundtable in TX

  • 2711 Lyndon B Johnson Freeway Dallas, TX, 75234 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

This 1-day training event in Dallas, TX covers the fundamentals of how lighting is used in machine vision and trains you to evaluate lighting more effectively.

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FAQs

  • Yes, the event is free-of-charge! Free breakfast/coffee and lunch is also included.

  • Absolutely! We encourage you to bring any relevant samples with you. Our team of engineers will be on site to discuss your specific application details, support testing, and provide expert guidance on the spot.

  • While we tailor content for a range of skill levels, a basic understanding of machine vision systems will help you get the most out of the training. If you’re new to this area we recommend watching our Getting Started in Machine Vision webinar on YouTube.

  • All presentation slides and additional resources will be shared via email after the event.

  • Yes! CCSA can hold on-site Technical Roundtables for your engineering teams/customers upon request. We can present the exact same content as standard Technical Roundtables or add/swap presentations to tailor to your audience. If interested, please submit a request through our Request a Training form.

  • If you have additional questions, feel free to reach out to our Marketing team at marketing@ccsamerica.com. We’re happy to assist and ensure you have all the details you need.