The Scortex solution enables the automation of complex quality inspection, capable of detecting defects online and in real-time to inspect 100% of the production. It provides automatic quality reports and data management for unprecedented visibility into production. The solution is shaped by the quality specifications of each client, combining deep learning software capabilities to continuously learn and improve defect detection and an edge computing platform for fast and robust detection.

The forging and foundry industry

With its varied applications, quality steel is much more than it seems. There are growing opportunities to optimize manufacturing processes with the advent of advanced machine learning capabilities to detect defects on complex textures and geometries. Digitizing quality controls can improve a factory's production lead time and make it easier to meet tight production tolerances, as manual work simply cannot compete with the precision of machines. With key quality data available and integration with ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) quality modules, our clients obtain real-time output trend data that can be used to improve the scope of defects in PPM (Parts Per Million). Our solution is effective in reducing quality costs and automating processes without being a bottleneck, and it also reduces the time required for inspections.

Scope and solution

The Scortex solution can be implemented in the manufacturing process of forging and foundry through an integrated and adaptable system that may include robots, vision systems, and server infrastructure. The Scortex solution integrates complexity with multiple layers of software, while edge computing incorporates a cloud platform that allows scalability within the organization. Our expertise in digitizing quality inspection enables us to respond to high-volume production with targeted specifications for: Inclusions on the surface of the metal strip or voids in steel, Layers separated due to excessive gas or non-metallic inclusions, Seams, overlaps, and other irregularities, Wavy surfaces or deformed parts, Hot cracks during welding, Complex geometries, Textures.

The value we create

Configured to fit your production, our adaptable and integrated solution can provide quality insights that can be valuable in several ways: In high-volume production industries, our clients were often limited in their productivity due to visual quality control. Industries such as automotive, aerospace, luxury goods, and consumer products are now implementing the Scortex solution in their factories to leverage its deep learning expertise and the deployment of our adaptable and integrated solution. When the application recognizes a non-conformity, the quality engineer can set up an alert process. A consequential corrective action can save material, downtime, unnecessary expenses, and energy. Real-time and systematic quality reports help analyze the process and defects, offering insights that allow companies to explore opportunities for optimizing forging and foundry processes and insights into increasing efficiency. Since the Scortex smart quality solution system is fully integrated on a real-time assembly line, there are no bottlenecks and few adjustments needed in production processes.

Use cases

Whether plastic, polymers, metal, wood, or packaging, we have been able to capture images, learn from them, spot defects, and eject defective parts at manufacturing speed. For a tier 1 automotive company seeking complete production line automation and defect detection for a series of defects, we established fully automated detection at 100%, achieving speeds of up to 48 parts/minute on forged parts for transmission systems. For a French automotive supplier looking to reduce the number of defective components reaching their client: we enabled the detection of 13 types of defects on both sides of the component at production speeds of up to 30 parts/minute.

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