Revolutionising surface inspection: reducing costs and improving production quality in manufacturing with an AI solution

July 16, 2024

In modern manufacturing, flawless surfaces are crucial for product quality. However, conventional inspection methods often reach their limits, especially when it comes to detecting the smallest defects. This is where Data Spree's innovative surface inspection system, which is based on advanced AI technology, comes in.  

 

High-precision defect detection in real time

The system uses high-resolution cameras and specialised lighting techniques to reliably detect and localise typical surface defects such as pimples or scratches, as well as very difficult optical deviations such as inclusions below the surface. Thanks to deep learning algorithms, these defects are identified and classified in real time, enabling an immediate response in the production process. The system can also be used for complex component geometries and free-form surfaces for exterior and interior parts.  

 

Figure 1: Defect detection and localisation of a car interior part and heatmap view  

User-friendly interface and comprehensive analyses

The graphical user interface offers a live view of the camera system, automatic defect display and labelling as well as detailed information and statistics. This enables continuous monitoring and optimisation of the production process and provides full traceability to the customer. This improves supplier rankings and secures competitiveness for the future.  

 

Figure 2: User interface of the Data Spree surface inspection system  

 

Increased efficiency and improved quality

 

By automatically detecting surface defects in less than 100 milliseconds, the system speeds up processes without interrupting the production flow. This leads to a significant increase in efficiency and helps to set new quality standards. With a detection accuracy for defect sizes down to <1mm, even the most challenging defect patterns and complex surfaces can be inspected precisely. This makes the Data Spree inspection solution many times more precise and faster than alternative systems.  

 

 

Seamless integration into the production process

The AI-based solution from Data Spree can be flexibly integrated into various manufacturing processes. Whether fully automated inline inspections or semi-automated inspection processes to support employees - the system adapts to the specific requirements of any production environment.  

 

 

Figure 3: Integrated surface inspection in the production process  

 

 

Leaner production processes through cost savings in quality assurance

 

The integration of the Data Spree surface inspection system greatly reduces the workload of quality assurance staff and significantly reduces costs. Manual inspection processes can even be completely eliminated, for example through automatic inline inspection. The AI-based automatic surface inspection is precise, reliable and process-safe - without any signs of fatigue in 24/7 operation. It automatically detects 100% of surface defects, enabling not only maximum production quality, but also significant cost savings and high productivity.    

 

Make your painting and coating process safer and more efficient

 

The AI-based optical inspection of high-gloss surfaces not only offers obvious advantages, but also points the way forward for painting and coating processes in production. The adaptation of these new technologies will determine competitiveness in the production of the future.  

 

Here you will find further product information on the inspection system for high-gloss surfaces:  

 

https://www.data-spree.com/de/produkte/oberflaecheninspektion  

 

 

 

Do you need advice from our experts? For individual questions about your production process, please contact us by e-mail at info@data-spree.com

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