Gerald W. Budd Phoenix Imaging Ltd.

Mr. Budd is the founder and President of Phoenix Imaging, Ltd. The company was founded in 1986 to investigate the capability of using machine vision technology to isolate imperfections in tubing vials. He has managed numerous research projects for the development of specialized illumination systems and image processing technologies used in the automation of inspection equipment. He has been exhaustively involved in the development of Standard Lighting Environments and Advanced Particle Detection / Measurement technologies for the past 20 years. He holds a B.S. degree from the Eastern Michigan University in Physics and Chemistry with a concentration in Optical Instrumentation. Mr. Budd holds multiple patents for advanced image processing techniques in Optical Shape Recognition, Instrumentation, Advanced Lighting Systems and Particle Measurement Technologies. His company currently manufactures over 15 models of Manual Inspection Booths (MIB’s) that are used worldwide. Phoenix Imaging is a leading supplier of Referee Level Particle Standards (RLPS™) seeded in vials, cartridges, syringes and IV bags for use in calibration of inspection equipment and the appraisal/qualification of human inspectors.