Machine Vision & Web Inspection
Achieving production line excellence with Machine Vision systems
Tony Mariani, managing director at AM Labels Limited, explains how Machine Vision systems can provide businesses with an accurate, reliable and flexible solution to improving production line processes.
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usinesses operating in warehousing, manufacturing and logistics sectors are facing increasing pressure to produce more goods, at the best quality, in less time and with fewer staff than ever before. The industry is currently facing several challenges including labour shortages, supply chain issues and rising business costs, in addition to more rigorous compliance rules and regulations being introduced. This is all occurring alongside increasing consumer demand for faster delivery times and pressure for better quality goods. Due to these challenges, businesses are having to adapt the way they operate to guarantee faster production times, increased traceability and better use of resources, all while working to improve the quality of the goods they produce.
HOW AUTOMATION CAN HELP Automation can support companies in speeding up product assembly and processing practices, as well as inspection and detection procedures. As
a result, greater accuracy is achieved, decreasing the amount of waste generated and significantly reducing downtime.
Furthermore, as production lines continue
to work to achieve consistent product quality, automation can provide a highly reliable and dependable solution throughout each and every stage of the production process, helping to reduce defects and authenticate processes.
WHAT IS MACHINE VISION? Machine Vision can support companies in automating their operations by utilising a combination of hardware and software to process, analyse and measure the characteristics of an item or product, which is achieved via capturing images. The technology uses hardware, such as vision sensors and cameras, to capture an image, after which the data recorded is processed and analysed. This stage can include detecting features or flaws of an item or product and identifying and tracking objects, as well as recognising and organising products, patterns and colours.
After the system has processed an image, Machine Vision equipment will then utilise software to initiate certain actions based on the
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