Matrox Imaging Vision Academy Fall 2018 Software Trainings

Matrox Imaging is offering onsite classroom training on the Matrox Imaging Library (MIL) software development kit (SDK) and the Matrox Design Assistant integrated development environment (IDE) from September 26 to October 4 at its headquarters in Montreal, Canada.

Sep 4th, 2018

Register now to receive a 20% early-bird discount on the two Matrox Vision Academy Fall courses.

Introduction to the MIL/MIL-Lite Environment
Monday, October 1 2018 toThursday, October 4, 2018

The three-day course provides a general overview of MIL/MIL-Lite, explaining how to set up a development environment, and how to manage image buffers, capture, and display. The course also includes practical hands-on workshops to develop the knowledge and skills to solve real-world imaging applications. An optional fourth day is available for one-on-one application-specific discussions with experienced Matrox Imaging technical staff.

Learn more at: matrox.com/imaging/mil-training

Matrox Design Assistant
Wednesday, September 26, 2018 toFriday, September 28, 2018

The three-day training offers instruction on how to quickly and easily configure and deploy vision applications using the Matrox Design Assistant flowchart-based vision software. Attendees will learn how to construct a flowchart, choose the best analysis and processing tools, set up the operator view (HMI), and interface to automation equipment like PLCs. One-on-one time with experienced Matrox Imaging technical staff will ensure an immersive, highly-informative educational experience.

Learn more at: matrox.com/imaging/da-training

Students must register for training in advance. Space is limited, so early registration is encouraged. More information is available on the Matrox Imaging website or by emailing imaging.training@matrox.com.

Matrox Vision Academy Online Classes
Matrox Vision Academyis an on-demand training resource for Matrox Imaging Library (MIL) and Matrox Design Assistant that delivers a multitude of categorized instructional videos on how to use the software to create vision applications. Available to customers with MIL or Matrox Design Assistant maintenance subscriptions, as well as those evaluating either software, users can seek out training on specific topics of interest, when needed, however often needed, and from the convenience of their office, home, or on the go.

Learn more at: matrox.com/imaging/vision_academy/login/

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