The Scortex solution enables the automation of complex quality inspection, capable of real-time detection of defects to inspect 100% of production. It provides automatic quality reporting and data management for unprecedented visibility into production. The solution is shaped by the quality specifications of each customer, combining software capabilities of deep learning to learn and continuously improve defect detection and a remote computing platform for rapid and robust detection.

The Plastics Market

With its wide applications, the production of plastics and the associated quality requirements are much more significant than they appear. There are increasing opportunities to optimize manufacturing processes with the advent of cutting-edge machine learning capabilities to detect defects on complex textures and geometries. Digitizing quality controls can improve the production lead time of a factory and ultimately make it easier to meet tight production tolerances, as manual work simply cannot match machine precision. With key quality data available and integration with quality modules of enterprise resource planning (ERP), our customers gain data on output trends that could be used to improve the extent of defects per million (PPM). Our solution is effective in reducing the cost of quality, automating processes without becoming a bottleneck, and also reducing the time required for quality checks.

Solution and Scope

The Scortex Solution can be implemented in the plastic manufacturing process through an integrated and adaptable system that can include robots, vision systems, and server infrastructure. The Scortex Solution integrates complexity with multiple layers of software, while remote computing incorporates a cloud platform that allows for scalability within the organization. Our expertise in digitizing quality inspection enables us to cater to high-volume productions with targeted specialization for:Complex shapesVariety of materials and texturesGlossy finishesUnfilled areasWavy surfacesRibbed or deformed parts

The Value We Create

Configured to fit your production lines, our adaptable and integrated solution can provide quality insights that can be valuable in several ways:In high-volume manufacturing industries, our customers were often limited in their productivity due to visual quality control. Sectors such as automotive, aerospace, luxury goods, and consumer goods are now installing the Scortex Solution in their factories to leverage its deep learning expertise and the deployment of our integrated and adaptable Solution. The quality control engineer has the ability to adapt the Solution as needed to meet production outputs while adhering to defined standards and thresholds. This adaptability allows the quality team to save on materials, downtime, unnecessary expenses, and energy.Real-time and systematic quality reporting helps analyze the process and defects by providing insights that allow companies to explore opportunities for optimizing plastic manufacturing processes and gain insights to increase efficiency. Since the Scortex Quality Intelligence Solution system is fully integrated on a real-time assembly line, there are no bottlenecks and minimal adjustments required in production processes.

Use Case

Whether it is plastic, polymers, metal, wood, or packaging, we have been able to obtain images, learn from them, spot defects, and eject defective parts at production speed. For a leading French automotive company, we established an inspection station for painted plastic parts, achieving 100% automated detection for 2 types of defects (inclusions and flows). Thanks to our solution, we achieved a reduction in inspection time from +15 seconds to 3 seconds, elimination of inspection variability, reduction in inspection costs, and obtained real-time high-value data.

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