Trade Fairs, Technical Articles and News from OCTUM

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Whenever possible, OCTUM begins by analyzing the available information and checking whether remote access to the inspection system…

Metal parts present particular challenges for machine vision.

Reflections, varying surface finishes, embossed markings, engravings and small…

An inspection system must do more than perform well during acceptance testing. It must remain stable in day-to-day operation.

Products change. New…

A well-prepared on-site service visit can save valuable production time.

Before the OCTUM technician arrives, five points should be clarified:

Defin…

On September 22, 2026, at 3:30 p.m., our Technical Director, Dr.-Ing. Robert Kaiser, will give a presentation at the VDI Symposium “Plastics in…

Planned service and emergency support are not the same – and selecting the right type of request helps us respond appropriately.

A planned service…

With pipette tips, even small dimensional deviations can have major consequences.

Inner diameter, concentricity, burrs, blocked tips, or material…

Technical support is not only about finding the right solution. It is also about reaching the right people quickly, coordinating the next steps and…

Why Difficult Components Are Often More Valuable Than Perfect Good Samples

OCTUM USA is live – and we would like you to meet the person coordinating our service activities across the Americas.

Sebastian Pflug is Director of…

Automated Machine Vision Checks Completeness, Position and Correct Seating Directly During the Assembly Process

OCTUM combines different inspection modules to provide reliable 100% inspection throughout the filling and sealing process.

How Audit-Ready Machine Vision Combines Technical Inspection, Data Integrity and Traceable Documentation

New Location in Charlotte Strengthens Customer Support for North, Central, and South America

Why Successful Machine Vision Does Not Begin with the Camera Datasheet

Robust DPM Inspection Under Real Production Conditions

OCTUM develops machine vision solutions for reliably reading direct part markings on metal…

Inline Geometry Inspection for Reliable Assembly Processes

OCTUM enables objective measurement and inspection results directly within the running…

Expertise, Industry Solutions and Support Provide Targeted Entry Points into Industrial Machine Vision

If image processing isn’t considered until the very end of the machine design process, things often get tight.

By then, space constraints, cycle…

On May 19, 2026, the 21st meeting of the VDMA “Machine Learning” expert group took place in Frankfurt. The focus was on current topics relating to…

Initial situation: A customer with sites operating in different industries wanted to harmonize its inspection tasks – from metal parts to plastic…

A common mistake in practice: The product is correct, the packaging is correct—but the code doesn’t match the variant. This can lead to:

• Incorrect…

What makes an employer attractive in the high-tech sector? We asked our employees—here are three answers:

“What motivates me is that our solutions…

When planning an image processing system, you’re not just choosing a technology – you’re choosing a partner. Three questions can help you make the…

A testing system usually serves you for many years. We take a holistic view of its entire lifecycle:

Design & Commissioning – Clarifying…

OCTUM will be exhibiting at EMPACK Hamburg on 2 and 3 June 2026. You’ll find us in Hall B6 of the Hamburg Exhibition Centre, Stand 337.

Take this…

Cleaning supplies such as plugs, filters and seals must not only be technically compatible – they must also be free from unwanted particles and…

We are looking for a student to undertake a Bachelor’s thesis on the topic:
Data drift in AI systems used for image-based quality control

AI-based…

Then this role could be just the thing for you.

We are looking for a student to undertake a work placement in the field of image-based AI systems.

T…

Trade fairs are the perfect opportunity to discuss specific projects – not just technological trends. Three reasons to meet us in person:

• You’ll…

The all about automation trade fair in Heilbronn opened a few minutes ago, and our team is looking forward to two exciting days at the event, filled…

OCTUM will be exhibiting at EMPACK Hamburg on 2 and 3 June 2026. You will find us in Hall B6 of the Hamburg Exhibition Centre, Stand 337.

We warmly…

Since the attack on the Nord Stream pipeline in September 2022 at the latest, it has become clear just how vulnerable critical infrastructures can be.

On May 6 and 7, 2026, OCTUM will be exhibiting at the all about automation trade show in Heilbronn. Take this opportunity to meet with us in person…

In metalworking, defects often occur where high forces and temperatures are at play. 

Typical findings:

• Fine cracks on edges and transitions
• Burr…

The situation: A manufacturer was inspecting critical features only manually and on a spot-check basis. Problems were often detected too late – in the…

In regulated industries, it is not enough to detect errors — decisions must also be traceable and transparent.

Key audit-related requirements…

A customer reported: ‘Since yesterday evening, the system has been rejecting far too many parts – even though we haven’t changed anything.’ The cause…

On May 6 and 7, 2026, OCTUM will be exhibiting at All About Automation in Heilbronn. You’ll find us in Hall A | Booth 100.

At our booth, Michael Koch…

Image processing knows no national borders – nor do quality requirements. Many of our customers operate across multiple sites worldwide.

What matters…

The situation: A packaging line in the consumer goods industry had to handle more than 20 different label and packaging variants. Product changes…

Many thanks to all participants for the open discussion, the engaging conversations and the keen interest in current topics relating to industrial…

Not every labelling issue is a technical error – but many are a reputational risk:

• labels that are crooked or have slipped out of place
• incorrect…

Fabian Božić

Certain questions come up again and again in user training courses for image processing systems:

‘How can I tell whether a fault lies with the part…

Many project problems have surprisingly little to do with ‘the camera’ – and a lot to do with the basics surrounding it.

The most common causes:

• Unc…

OCTUM Technology Day 2026 in Sinsheim: Specialist presentations, networking & technology museum

To mark our 30th anniversary, we are hosting the…

Florian Demme and Julian Henze from Sartorius (Göttingen) are visiting OCTUM this week (today through Friday) for a joint kick-off and training on our…

Leonard Sommer

In aseptic filling, the tray is a silent quality driver: a missing vial or a half-filled tray may seem insignificant, but it can quickly lead to…

Initial situation: A medtech manufacturer only checked cleaning items such as plugs and filters on a random basis. This meant that tiny particles and…

We are celebrating 30 years of OCTUM – and with it three decades of machine vision expertise from the heart of Baden-Württemberg.

What began in 1996…

What actually happens when an OCTUM service technician visits your production facility?

Typical daily schedule:

Morning: System check – status of…

In pharmaceutical manufacturing, vials and ampoules appear to be simple containers – until you look at the details of the defects.

Typical findings…

Rule-based image processing or AI – what is the difference?

Many projects start with the question: ‘Do we already need AI – or is classic image…

When the label determines the brand

In cosmetics, first impressions count: Is the label neatly positioned, is the code correct, is the language…

Quality and traceability requirements are increasing – and with them the need for trained personnel. 

Our OCTUM training courses go beyond standard…

Precision and reliability are key in the automotive industry. Even the smallest deviations in components such as sensors, mountings, or plastic parts…

Mahendran Marimuthu

Many medical devices consist of several functional components, such as cannulas, filters, caps, or seals. OCTUM offers specially tailored image…

What does this diagonally broken striped pattern have to do with the siliconization of syringes?

Efficiency is achieved when technology works together seamlessly. OCTUM's image processing systems can be integrated precisely into your existing…

“We make quality visible” – at OCTUM, this is more than just a slogan. It is our performance promise.

Our systems reliably detect:

• geometric…

Not every application can be mapped with an off-the-shelf solution. That's why OCTUM develops tailor-made vision systems – tailored to your specific…

Cleanliness can be measured with OCTUM vision technology
Cleaning items such as filters, plugs, or seals must not only be functional, but also…

Complete traceability is not an extra, it is standard.
Whether in pharmaceuticals, medical technology, or cosmetics: today's manufacturers must not…

Not only in the automotive and pharmaceutical sectors: OCTUM also brings its image processing expertise to the cosmetics industry, where the highest…

Since 2022, OCTUM has been awarded the kununu Top Company seal every year – an award based exclusively on the ratings of our employees. Only around 5%…

OCTUM service solutions at a glance

A powerful system needs a reliable partner in the background. OCTUM offers you comprehensive technical support…

Assembly errors in automotive production not only lead to costly rework, but also pose safety risks.

OCTUM offers powerful image processing solutions…

Even the best technology can only reach its full potential if the people behind it are competent and confident in using it.

Our OCTUM training…

Andreas Reinhold

In cosmetics, every detail counts: consumers expect not only flawless products, but also the highest standards of hygiene. Even the smallest…

Roman Klingl

Reliable partners are worth their weight in gold in complex projects.

At OCTUM, our application engineers are the link between customer requirements and technical implementation.

They develop and configure our image…

Efficiency, precision, and traceability combined in one image processing solution for packaging technology

OCTUM develops customized image processing…

The success of an image processing system depends on proper integration. To ensure that your inspection solution works reliably, efficiently, and over…

From September 23 to 25, 2025, the European trade fair for packaging, technology, and processes will once again take place in Nuremberg.

We at OCTUM …

OCTUM innovations live

From 24 to 27 June 2025, the international automation industry will once again meet at automatica in Munich - the leading…

Ready for new challenges!

On January 23, 2025, we reached an important milestone: OCTUM has officially established a presence in the United States.…

New OCTUM website

We are delighted to announce the relaunch of the OCTUM website! The new website has an impressive modern design and a user-friendly…

Welcome to Kaiserslautern

Since 1 July 2024, OCTUM has now also been represented in the Kaiserslautern region! With the opening of our new branch and…

Experience OCTUM solutions live

The countdown to the Fachpack 2024 trade fair has started, and it’s a première for us here at OCTUM: as a new,…

Artificial intelligence for quality assurance in the regulated environment – is it even possible?

As part of our Qua²ntum project sponsored by the Ge…

Inline inspection systems for syringes

In his trade article in the German Analytik News laboratory magazine from November 2023, Peter Stiefenhöfer…

Inspect Award 2022

OCTUM won third place in the Automation & Control category of the prestigious Inspect Award 2022 with its vial.inspect series.…

Inline inspection systems for vials

With its vial.inspect series, OCTUM has developed an inspection solution that covers a broad spectrum of test…