AI Visual Defect Detection
AI Visual Defect Detection systems automatically inspect parts, fasteners, and assemblies on the production line using computer vision and OCR to flag defects, anomalies, and safety issues in real time. By replacing or augmenting manual inspection, they improve yield, prevent defective products from reaching customers, and reduce rework and scrap costs while enabling zero-defect manufacturing goals.
The Problem
“Real-time vision inspection to catch defects and assembly errors before shipment”
Organizations face these key challenges:
Manual inspectors miss subtle defects under fatigue, lighting variation, and high line speed
False rejects (over-scrap) or missed defects (escapes) cause rework, warranty returns, and recalls
New product introductions require frequent re-training of inspection criteria and rapid changeovers
Traceability gaps: hard to prove inspection coverage with images, timestamps, and defect codes