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Stamped Metal Inspection
Surface and dimensional checks on pressed and formed metal parts.
Manufacturing / Quality Inspection & Vision AI
Quality Inspection & Vision AI
We engineer deep-learning vision systems that inspect every part at line speed — catching surface defects, dimensional drift, and assembly errors that human inspectors miss, without slowing your throughput.
99.7%
Defect detection accuracy in production
<50ms
Inference latency per frame
60%
Reduction in scrap and rework cost
Trusted by global innovators
Industry Overview
Quality Inspection & Vision AI: Engineered End-to-End
Manual visual inspection catches about 80% of defects on a good day — and quality escapes are your most expensive failures. We build AI-powered inspection platforms that see every part, every time, at full line speed, and feed results directly into your QMS and SPC systems.
Industry Challenges
What Stops Most Teams From Solving This Today
Common friction points we hear from manufacturing teams scoping this kind of platform.
Human Inconsistency: Inspector accuracy varies with fatigue, lighting, and shift length — defect escapes cost 10–100× more downstream.
Throughput Bottleneck: Manual inspection stations become the line's constraint as production speeds increase.
Limited Data Capture: Paper-based or pass/fail inspection loses the rich dimensional and surface data needed for root cause analysis.
New Product Ramp: Every new SKU or variant requires weeks of inspector training and updated visual standards.
Our Approach
Our Engineering Approach
We engineer for the operational reality — not the demo.
Multi-Camera Deep Learning
Convolutional and transformer models trained on your actual parts — detecting defects human eyes miss at full conveyor speed.
Adaptive Training Pipeline
Active learning loops let operators label edge cases on the floor, retraining models overnight without data science involvement.
Closed-Loop SPC
Inspection results feed directly into statistical process control charts and trigger upstream corrections automatically.
Capabilities
Capabilities
Production-grade features the platform ships with from day one.
Surface Defect Detection
Scratches, dents, porosity, discoloration, and coating anomalies classified by severity.
Dimensional Gauging
Sub-pixel measurement of critical dimensions against GD&T specifications.
Assembly Verification
Confirm component presence, orientation, and placement in multi-part assemblies.
Real-Time SPC Dashboards
Live control charts with Cpk, Ppk, and trend alerts for process engineers.
Active Learning Studio
Operators label ambiguous samples on a tablet; models retrain nightly.
Multi-Camera Orchestration
Synchronize up to 32 cameras per station with deterministic triggering.
Reject & Sort Control
PLC integration for automated part rejection, sorting, and rework routing.
Traceability & Audit
Every inspection image and decision stored with part serial for warranty and recall traceability.
How It Works
Reference Architecture
How data and decisions flow end-to-end.
Camera & Lighting
High-speed industrial cameras with structured lighting optimized per surface type.
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Edge Inference
GPU-accelerated edge boxes run models in <50ms with deterministic latency.
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PLC Integration
Pass/fail signals and reject commands sent to line PLCs via OPC-UA or EtherNet/IP.
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Data Lake
Every frame, decision, and annotation archived for retraining and traceability.
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Training Pipeline
Active learning, augmentation, and automated retraining with canary deployment.
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QMS & SPC
Results stream into your quality management and SPC systems in real time.
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Engineering Stack
Technology Stack
A pragmatic stack chosen for reliability, speed, and ease of operation.
Vision
GigE VisionGenICamOpenCVHalcon
AI / ML
PyTorchONNX RuntimeTensorRTNVIDIA Triton
Edge
NVIDIA Jetson AGXLinux RTDockerOPC-UA
Data
PostgreSQLMinIO / S3KafkaTimescaleDB
Apps
Next.jsReactGraphQLTailwind
Infra
KubernetesMLflowLabel StudioTerraform
Measured Impact
Measured Impact
Quantified outcomes from production deployments.
99.7%
Detection accuracy
Across multi-class defect taxonomies in production.
60%
Scrap reduction
Through earlier detection and upstream SPC feedback.
3×
Throughput gain
Versus manual inspection stations on the same line.
<4 weeks
New SKU onboarding
From first samples to production-grade model.
Automotive Body Panel Inspection at 120 Parts per Hour
A Tier 1 stamping supplier was shipping 2.3% defective panels to OEM customers despite a three-person visual inspection team per line. We deployed a 12-camera deep learning station inline after the press.
Defect escape rate dropped to 0.08% within three months, the scrap loop shortened from end-of-line to in-process, and annual quality cost savings exceeded $4.2M across two lines.
Case Study
Use Cases
Where This Earns Its Keep
Common deployment patterns we see across customers.
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PCB & Electronics AOI
Solder joint, component placement, and polarity verification.
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Plastic Injection Molding
Flash, short shots, sink marks, and color variation detection.
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Pharmaceutical Packaging
Label presence, print quality, and seal integrity verification.
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Glass & Ceramic Surface
Bubble, inclusion, and surface crack detection at high speed.
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Weld Seam Inspection
Bead geometry and surface porosity analysis on welded assemblies.
Integrations
Integrates With Your Existing Stack
We connect to the systems your teams already know.
Vision Hardware
CognexKeyenceBasler
MES / SCADA
Rockwell FactoryTalk
QMS
Siemens OpcenterETQ Reliance
SPC
Minitab
Quality
SAP QM
Compliance-First Development Services Backed by Global Standards
We build secure, scalable products designed for privacy, interoperability, and regulatory readiness from day one across every sector we serve.
Service Organization Control 2
Verified controls for security, availability, and confidentiality of enterprise data systems.
Information Security Management
Adhering to the international gold standard for managing information security risks.
Quality Management Systems
Ensuring consistent quality in software delivery and operational process optimization.
Our Edge
Why Global Leaders Choose Us
We combine deep technical expertise with industry-specific knowledge to deliver solutions that aren't just functional, but transformational.
Enterprise-Grade Security
We implement rigorous security protocols and compliance standards (HIPAA, GDPR, SOC2) across all industrial solutions to protect sensitive data.
High-Performance Scaling
Our architectures are built to handle massive data loads and user bases, ensuring seamless performance whether you're serving ten or ten million.
Accelerated Time-to-Market
Leveraging our suite of internal tools and proven frameworks, we reduce development cycles and get your product to market 40% faster.
Embedded AI Integration
Beyond simple wrappers, we build deep-learning integrations and predictive analytics directly into the core of your industry-specific workflows.
Engagement Model
Engagement Model
Predictable, structured delivery from kickoff through long-term ownership.
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Discovery & Scoping
We map the existing systems, constraints, and stakeholders to scope a focused 8–12 week first delivery.
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Architecture & Pilot
A working slice on a representative environment — proving the data flow end-to-end before scaling.
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Production Engineering
Hardened services, observability, access controls, and audit logging go live behind your IAM.
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Operate & Iterate
We stay on as the embedded engineering team — closing tickets, tuning models, and shipping new value.
Voices of Success
We don't just build products; we forge lasting partnerships. See how we've helped industry leaders transform their vision into technical reality.
"I can clearly see how Agnotic has a unique way of handling end-to-end development. They are always active on quick chat and provide support quickly."
Aaron Phelan
Founder, Benchmark
"Agnotic is the best technical team we evaluated. Their engineering excellence made our work dramatically easier and allowed us to stay focused on what matters most for maternal care outcomes. They took full ownership of the technical execution, and we are always happy to continue working together."
Kim Smith
Founder, My Lauren
"Agnotic combines deep technical expertise with strong domain knowledge. They understand the business context, anticipate challenges, and make collaboration smooth and effective."
John Pasmore
Founder, Latimer
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Cross-Industry Reach
The Same Engineering Patterns, Across Other Industries
The technical patterns behind this platform translate naturally into adjacent verticals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Typically 200–500 labeled images per defect class for a production-ready model. Our active learning pipeline accelerates this — most projects reach production accuracy within 3–4 weeks of first samples.
Industries
A Unified Vision that Caters to Diverse Industry Demands
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