Client
Industrial glass manufacturer
Year
2013
Duration
12 months
Tags
Computer Vision, Automation
An automated glass cup inspection system developed to detect surface defects using machine vision, enabling fast and consistent quality control in a production environment. The system is designed to identify imperfections such as cracks, scratches, and contamination that are difficult to assess reliably through manual inspection.
The solution integrates a controlled lighting setup, high-resolution imaging, and a custom vision pipeline to ensure repeatable and accurate detection. Illumination plays a critical role in revealing subtle surface defects, and the system is engineered to optimize contrast and visibility across different glass conditions.
Captured images are processed using tailored algorithms that analyze surface features and detect anomalies based on predefined criteria. The system can differentiate between acceptable variations and critical defects, reducing false positives while maintaining high inspection sensitivity.
From a mechanical standpoint, the setup is designed for stability and repeatability, ensuring consistent positioning of each glass unit during inspection. The overall system combines hardware, software, and optical considerations into a single integrated solution.
The result is a reliable and scalable inspection tool that transforms a subjective and error-prone manual process into a precise, data-driven quality control workflow suitable for industrial applications.
Problem
Glass products produced at high speed can contain geometric defects or internal impurities that are difficult to detect with the human eye. Manual inspection is inconsistent and cannot keep up with industrial production rates.
Need
A reliable system was needed to inspect every single glass item in real time without slowing down the production line. The solution had to provide high precision measurements while also detecting subtle internal defects.
Solution
A multi-angle machine vision system was developed using telecentric optics and custom-designed lighting to ensure distortion-free and high-contrast imaging. The system enabled accurate defect detection and dimensional inspection at full production speed.