Automated Vision Inspection Systems
Benchtop and Inline Vision Inspection Machines
Still inspecting parts by eye?
Sciotex is a US engineering firm that builds AI/ML vision inspection machines for manufacturing, aerospace, medical, electronics and research. Our benchtop and inline systems find defects, verify features and measure parts the same way on every part, every shift, with your images and data kept on-premise.
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Configurations
- Benchtop
- 360° Rotating
- 3D Laser Scan
- Conveyor
- Robotic
Successful deployments in
- Aerospace
- Medical
- Electronics
- Energy
- Manufacturing
Product Family
Types of Vision Inspection Machines
Benchtop Vertical Inspection Platform
Parts rotate on a precision base so the cameras see all 360°. Made for caps, vials, bearings, tubes and other parts checked around their circumference.
Benchtop Horizontal 3D Inspection Platform
A laser triangulation scanner maps parts up to 150 × 750 × 180 mm at 0.1 mm resolution for non-contact dimensions and surface profiles.
Benchtop Surface Defect Detection Platform
Multi-station imaging on a vacuum-hold plate finds and grades scratches, creases, dents, scuffs and staining on flat or reflective parts.
RobotVIEW Robotic Inspection System
A robot singulates small high-tolerance parts and checks dimensions, weight and surface defects in one automated sequence, built for 24/7 operation.
ConveyorVIEW Conveyor Inspection System
2D and 3D imaging inspects large parts on a conveyor at up to 60 units per minute, with top, bottom and side coverage.
Custom Inline Inspection Systems
Any platform can be scaled up and built into your production line, with reject handling and results sent to your plant systems.
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Why Vision Inspection
Benefits of Automated Vision Inspection
Replace Subjective Manual Checks with Repeatable Decisions
Manual inspection depends on the person, the lighting and the time of day. A Sciotex vision inspection machine applies the same acceptance criteria to every part and records the result. Read how the two compare in machine vision vs. manual inspection.
Consistent
The same criteria on every part and every shift, without operator fatigue or judgment calls.
Measured and Recorded
Defects are located and measured, and results and images save to disk for traceability and review.
Flexible
Fixtures and software recipes let one system handle several part families with quick changeovers.
Fast Payback
Vision inspection systems typically pay back in 7 to 12 months by cutting manual inspection and escapes.
Sciotex works with the most innovative global organizations
Examples
Inspection Systems We've Built
Sciotex has delivered vision inspection systems for surfaces, webs, small precision parts and semiconductors. See more in our automated inspection examples.
Surface Defect Detection System
Finds and classifies cosmetic surface defects.
Web Inspection System
Inspects continuous web material for defects.
O-Ring, Washer and Disk Inspection
Checks small round parts for size and defects.
Wafer Inspection System
Automated inspection of chips and wafers.
How It Works
How Does Automated Vision Inspection Work?
How Each Platform Images the Part
Rotating 360°. The part turns on a precision base while cameras capture it at set angles, and the software combines every view into one pass/fail decision. See the vertical inspection platform.
3D laser scan. A laser triangulation sensor builds a depth and reflectivity map as a linear stage moves the part, for non-contact width, thickness, length and surface profile measurements.
Multi-station surface imaging. Several lighting angles reveal color, texture and specular changes, so creases, dents and fine scratches show up that a single image would miss.
Conveyor and robotic. For production rates, parts are inspected in motion on a conveyor or presented by a robot, and rejects are flagged or diverted automatically.
Detects Defects, Verifies Features and Measures Dimensions
Sciotex AI/ML inspection software is trained on your good and defective parts. It detects scratches, dents, chips, voids, cracks and contamination, confirms that features and assembly steps are present and correctly placed, and measures critical dimensions in the same pass. For the fundamentals behind it, see how industrial machine vision works.
Getting Started
How a Vision Inspection Project Works
Every project starts with your parts and your acceptance criteria. Free testing of your sample parts is available to determine the right system configuration, and benchtop platforms also work as a lower-cost proof of concept before a larger inline program.
What to send for a quote
- Drawings or photos of the parts
- Sample good parts and examples of each defect
- Your acceptance criteria and tolerances
- How parts arrive and the rate you need
- Where results need to go (screen, reports, PLC or plant software)
What each step delivers
- Consultation: we review your parts, defects and goals
- Sample review: free testing of your samples to confirm what can be detected and the right configuration
- Proposal: platform, fixtures, software and schedule
- Build and test: designed, programmed and built in-house
- Install: on-site setup, operator training and ongoing support
Your Images and Inspection Data Stay On-Premise
Many AI inspection tools send images to cloud services or third-party AI APIs. Sciotex inspection software runs locally on the system, so your part images, defect data and recipes stay inside your facility. No subscription or support contract is required. Need something beyond a standard platform? See our custom vision systems.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a vision inspection machine?
A vision inspection machine uses industrial cameras, lighting and image analysis software to check parts for defects, missing features and dimensions automatically. Sciotex builds them as benchtop platforms, conveyor systems and robotic cells.
How much does an automated vision inspection system cost?
Cost depends on part size and variety, the defects to detect, the inspection rate, how parts are handled and how results connect to your systems. A benchtop platform is the lowest-cost starting point. We provide a quote after reviewing your parts and requirements.
What do you need to quote an inspection system?
Drawings or photos of the parts, sample good and defective parts, your acceptance criteria and tolerances, the rate you need, and where results should go.
Can we test our parts before buying?
Yes. Free testing of your sample parts is available to determine the right system configuration. Benchtop platforms are also often used as a proof of concept before a larger automation program.
What is the typical payback for a vision inspection system?
Vision inspection systems typically pay back in 7 to 12 months, depending on the labor, scrap and escapes they replace.
Does the system need the cloud or a subscription?
No. Inspection software runs on-premise without third-party APIs or cloud systems, and no subscription or support contract is required.
Can the system integrate with our production line?
Yes. Systems can run stand-alone or be integrated with conveyors, reject mechanisms, PLCs and plant or warehouse software, and results save to disk for review.
Should I choose a benchtop or an inline inspection system?
Benchtop systems suit labs, QA areas and low to medium volume production where an operator loads parts. Inline conveyor and robotic systems suit continuous production where parts must be inspected without handling.
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