Find the right light

Select the surface type and inspection objective to identify suitable ASH lighting.

1
Material type
How the part’s surface behaves with light.
2
Inspection goal
What the camera needs to catch.

Recommended ASH lighting

Pick a material and a goal.

Lighting catalogue

Compare lighting options side by side, then open any option for its operating principles, benefits, and available reference images.

Lighting simulator

Explore how lighting direction, wavelength, intensity, and polarisation affect the visibility of common inspection features.

Simulation setupChoose the part and illumination
Sample
Lighting
Light controlsAdjust the selected light
Ring segments (toggle each on/off)
Polarising filter (reduces specular glare)
Height (low = darkfield, high = diffuse)
Intensity

Real comparison gallery

Compare the same parts under different lighting conditions using ASH reference images.

Learn

The principles that guide a sound lighting selection.

The four principles
How a light gets chosen