Vision inspection systems for highly variable products

NEWS / 02 February 2022

A solid reputation of its brand represents an important but also potentially vulnerable asset for any manufacturer, which needs to be protected from factors such as complaints and product recalls. The vision systems allow you to examine all the products on a line and also lead, thanks to an analysis of the information detected, to an increase in the productivity and efficiency of the line itself.

Vision system for products inspection

These systems can also find application for the inspection of highly variable products such as:

  • Bakery products: cakes and pies, biscuits, crackers, snacks, rusks, pizzas, tortillas, pretzels, bread, focaccia, hot dogs, bagels, baguettes, pastries, muffins, croissants, donuts, …
  • Poultry and Meat: raw or breaded chicken, beef and lamb, hamburgers and meatballs, bacon, ...
  • Other: candies and chewing gum, pet food, snacks, fruit and vegetables, wood, ceramics, …

While each vision inspection system performs essential functions, each manufacturer requires a certain level of customization in the development of their specific system. The correct technology depends on the various parameters of the line (size, speed, technology used, …) and on the products to be checked.

What are the plus that a correctly dimensioned and functioning vision system can achieve?

  • HIGHER PRODUCTIVITY AND LINE EFFICIENCY - The analysis of product data allows to maintain the entire process under control.
  • IMMEDIATE SAVINGS - Reduction in labor costs and operating expenses.
  • HIGH BRAND REPUTATION - Less complaints from Customers due to higher product quality.
  • REDUCED DOWNTIME - The removal of non-compliant products guarantees continuous operation of the line.
  • TOTAL CONTROL OF PRODUCTION - Process repeatability and no product contamination.
  • RELIABLE, REPEATABLE AND ACCURATE MEASUREMENTS - Quality standards are also ensured even with different operators of the line.
  • MAXIMUM LINE SPEED - Possibility of carrying out measurements not visible to the human eye at high speed.
  • CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT PROCESS - Product data can be used tu support a continuous improvement process.

Implementing an effective visual product inspection program is also capable of delivering a quick and positive return on investment (ROI). When calculating ROI, there are several factors to consider, many of these have been mentioned in the here above considerations.

The return on investment you can get from increasing your brand reputation or reducing product recalls can be difficult to measure financially. These factors are considered to be intangible and are often ignored for ROI purposes when they carry significant financial benefits that should be considered when evaluating the effectiveness of installing a visual inspection solution.

If you want to find out more about how to quantify the ROI for your application, contact our Team

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