AOI systems for reliable in-line quality control

Industrial image processing is the umbrella term for camera-based inspection systems used in manufacturing. Within this field, AOI refers to the automatic optical inspection of specific quality characteristics. Whilst industrial image processing can also encompass identification, measurement, control or process data analysis, the focus of AOI is on automated quality inspection during the production process.

In mass production, it is not just a question of whether a defect is detected. What matters is that the inspection is reproducible, operates within cycle time limits and functions reliably as part of the ongoing process.

OCTUM combines industrial-grade imaging, stable lighting, reliable inspection logic and system integration to create AOI systems that perform reliably in day-to-day production – not just under ideal laboratory conditions.

In doing so, the inspection task, product, cycle time, environmental conditions, interfaces and data flow are considered together. This results in solutions that ensure quality inline without unnecessarily slowing down the production process.

Not every inspection task can be neatly resolved using a standard system. Different products, materials, surfaces, environmental conditions and cycle times each place their own demands on the camera, optics, lighting and inspection logic.

That is why OCTUM does not develop off-the-shelf solutions, but rather AOI systems that are precisely tailored to the specific application. The aim is always to provide a stable, reproducible and practical solution for day-to-day operations.

OCTUM develops AOI systems for production environments where quality must be checked reliably, in-line and with full traceability. The focus is on industrial applications with high demands in terms of process reliability, cycle time, documentation and integration.

1. Quick review of your inspection task
We clarify the objective, product, cycle time, inspection criteria, environmental conditions, variants and required interfaces.

2. Feasibility study or proof of concept
If required, we validate the image configuration, lighting, inspection logic and repeatability under realistic conditions.

3. Concept and project planning
Based on the results, a comprehensive technical concept is developed, covering mechanics, camera positioning, lighting, hardware, software, I/O/PLC and data path

4. Implementation and integration
The AOI system is set up, tested, integrated into the production line and adapted to the production environment.

5. Series operation and optimization
Following commissioning, OCTUM provides support with fine-tuning, variants, service, training and the long-term stabilization of the inspection process.

OCTUM develops AOI systems for inspection tasks where standard solutions are insufficient or where seamless integration into real-world production processes is crucial.

Expertise in customised solutions
We tackle inspection tasks that standard providers do not cover adequately – tailored to the product, fault profile, cycle time and production environment.

Focus on integration
OCTUM is not just about detection, but about the entire system: camera, lighting, software, equipment, interfaces, data flow and user interface.

Practical feasibility
Decisions are made on the basis of technical feasibility, realistic testing and measurable results.

Reliable in operation
OCTUM’s AOI systems are designed for stability, ease of maintenance, clear interfaces and documentable processes.

Would you like to find out whether your application can be reliably implemented using AOI or in-line inspection? If so, please tell us about your requirements. Together, we will assess which approach makes the most sense from both a technical and economic perspective.