jassco, it's actually quite possible, and widely done. For example, we have an ISRA Optical Inspector which uses a line scan camera to inspect transparent parts. It compiles the video feed and compares the brightness of each pixel to each other and evaluates the parts based on that. For example...
Hello everyone. I'm working on a new product line, and it requires an engraving. By engraving, I mean a textured, curvy surface. I've only attempted this with the Carvewright software for my hobby woodworking at home, but we loved the effect so much that we want it as part of real products...