Inspect products on the line by camera

Manufacturers inspect products on the line by camera for defects instead of spot-checking by hand

Needs setupAI Act: no extra obligationsInspecting by cameraIndustry, Food & consumer goods

Fits: Production, engineering & maintenance

Every part is inspected instead of just samples. Defects are noticed before they reach the customer.

Is this for you?

  • The defects are visible: scratches, cracks, missing parts, wrong colour.
  • Scrap or complaints cost enough to make a solution worthwhile.
First step today

Photograph 20 good and 20 defective parts with your phone and use the template below to have them described by an AI assistant with image analysis. This shows you whether the defects can be seen in the image at all.

How to go about it

  1. Define defect types and limit samples
  2. Set up camera and lighting on the line
  3. Collect and label defect images
  4. Test detection and set the threshold
  5. Integrate into the line
  6. Check defect detections every week

Templates to copy

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The complete guide

  • 6 steps explaining exactly what to do
  • 3 proven templates to copy into your own AI
  • Safe use: data, checking, deciding, informing
  • Pitfalls, effort and how to recognise success

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G-IN-01 · Legal status 08.10.2026