A defined inspection station
We configure the camera, lighting and part fixture for the selected inspection point.
Project concept · Visual quality inspection
Detect a defined defect at the inspection station.
We develop camera inspection for one component and one visible defect. Your quality team sets the standard; the system supports inspection with a highlighted image area and a traceable result.
Project offer · Scope and implementation are agreed for your operation.
VISUAL INSPECTION / ONE FEATURE
One area. A reviewable decision.
Illustrated component · not a real inspection image
THE STARTING POINT
Where effort builds up today.
A missing hole or another visible defect must be assessed on every part. Changes in positioning and light make comparison difficult, while later complaints lack a documented inspection record.
MAKE THE WORKFLOW VISIBLE
A view of the possible result.
VISUAL INSPECTION / ONE FEATURE
One area. A reviewable decision.
Illustrated component · not a real inspection image
- 01Define feature
- 02Capture
- 03Compare
- 04Evaluate
THE DELIVERABLE
What you have at the end of the pilot.
Detection with visible evidence
The analysis shows the inspected image region and flags uncertain cases for review by quality staff.
Comparison with the quality standard
An inspection report compares system results with confirmed expert assessments. Borderline cases and limitations remain visible.
FROM TRIGGER TO HANDOVER
How one step leads to the next.
- 01
Define the defect
Quality staff define the feature and approve good, faulty and disputed samples.
- 02
Capture the part
The operator positions the component as agreed. The camera captures the relevant area.
- 03
Review the result
The system proposes an assessment. The inspector confirms it or requests another check.
- 04
Accept the test series
The quality lead evaluates a separate test series and decides whether further production variants should be examined.
- One contact personSomeone in your team who knows the workflow.
- Access to examplesDocuments, recordings or test accounts, depending on the task.
- From managementOne kickoff conversation and the decision after the pilot.
THE FIRST DEPLOYMENT
A clearly bounded pilot.
One component, one visible defect and a separate inspection station. Production-line changes and automatic rejection are assessed after the initial trial.
What we need to begin
- An approved quality standard with good, defective and borderline samples.
- A repeatable setup for part position, distance and lighting.
- A quality lead and separate samples for configuration and acceptance.
ASSESSMENT POINTS
Missed and incorrectly flagged defects
We compare the result for each part with the quality team’s confirmed assessment.
Time per inspection
Placement, image capture, evaluation and human confirmation are measured together.
Effect of operating conditions
We test permitted changes in position, light and appearance, including the uncertain cases they produce.
FAQ
Before we start.
Which defects make a good starting point?
A clearly visible feature with a reasoned expert assessment, such as the presence of a particular hole. Internal defects or properties without a visible indication require other inspection methods.
Why use separate test parts?
Acceptance should show how inspection handles parts beyond those used for configuration. Variants and borderline cases are deliberately included.
Could parts then be rejected automatically?
That can be a subsequent project stage. We first assess detection, uncertain cases and intervention needs, then the controls, material flow and line requirements.
RELATED TASKS
Where the next step could lead.
Robotics & operations
Check Kit Contents Before Dispatch
We set up visual inspection for a recurring shipment or assembly kit. A camera and, where needed, item identification help your team review discrepancies before packing and document the approved contents.
See the workflow & deliverables ↗AI & software
From a site visit to a complete service report.
We link photos, work details and open issues to the relevant job and prepare a report for review. The pilot follows one type of visit from the mobile form to the approved document.
See the workflow & deliverables ↗THE NEXT STEP
What should work better in your business?
Tell us about a process that takes up your team’s time. We discuss where automation could help and what is needed to define the next step.
Describe your current workflow, the people involved and the outcome you need.
HEINRICH SCHNEIDER / DDC
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