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title: "[The Vision Lab #34] Why you need a light controller in your vision system"
description: In this video, vision engineer Emilie Olesen explains why full control of the light is crucial for your vision system and how you can achieve that.
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# [[The Vision Lab #34] Why you need a light controller in your vision system](https://www.jlivision.com/thevisionlab/why-you-need-a-light-controller-in-your-vision-system)

 Written by [Henrik Birk](https://www.jlivision.com/thevisionlab/author/henrik-birk) | Jun 4, 2025 7:09:11 PM

#### The Vision Lab - Episode 34

#### Why you need a light controller in your vision system 

To rely on your automated quality control, you need consistent images. The key to achieving this is to have complete control over the light you use. In this video, vision engineer Emilie Olesen explains how you can achieve that.

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