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Up to 80% of today's businesses still rely on manual inspections by their employees to guarantee high-quality standards. Today's new systems use AI, 2D and 3D imaging technologies (vision and laser) to distinguish good parts from bad reliably.
Typical applications for vision systems include checking for the presence of parts, confirming tolerance of measurements, monitoring surface quality, counting parts, reading codes, inspecting components, verifying labels, checking allowances, monitoring color, reviewing sizes, checking shorts, finding flash, catching debris, stopping contamination, checking assemblies, verifying print quality, finding defects in metal and plastics, inspecting surfaces and weld seams, detecting damaged packaging, and inspecting food products for decay and other quality concerns.
Latest advancements include
Advances in cameras and other sensors continue to expand the capabilities of automation inspection systems. Innovations such as multispectral imaging, hyperspectral imaging, and 3D depth sensing continue to open new possibilities for quality control and process optimization.
With AI-based machine vision, quality assurance is implemented much faster and more efficiently by discerning defects in a broader range of backgrounds and lighting settings and working flexibly with product appearance variations and defects (e.g., dents or discoloration).
Advances in AI have reduced vision system training times from weeks to hours through algorithmic improvements, hardware acceleration, data augmentation, parallelization, and optimizing tools and frameworks. These advancements have made AI-based vision systems more accessible and efficient for various applications.
Advances in cameras and sensors drive more automated inspection systems by providing the necessary tools and capabilities to enhance accuracy, speed, reliability, and versatility in quality inspection processes across various industries. These advancements enable businesses to improve product quality, reduce operational costs, and remain competitive.
Integrated Systems
Remove risk by using our experienced engineering team. We've been installing retrofit vision systems and machine vision solutions for the last twenty years, with a complete engineering team that offers an extraordinary range of machine vision expertise.
Special Purpose Inspection Machines
We design custom vision inspection systems to your exact needs. Everything from small manual-load vision fixtures to complete final inspection lines encompassing third-party equipment such as conveyors, robots, sensors, pick & place, and automation equipment into our machine designs – improving your efficiency.
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