Experts in the machine vision field say the technology often is an afterthought in manufacturing systems. Adding vision is sometimes thought of as an "upgrade," so like a home renovation, you might have to work within the limitations of your current space. There are dozens of details to consider and a lot of hard work. Even the best‐planned project can hit a snag. If you're not an architect or a contractor, you could be building for a very long time.This article will help a first‐time vision specifier understand the needs of his or her vision system, the first step in the process to develop a successful application. One way to determine the application requirements is to develop the project in three stages.Download white paper