Challenge
A manufacturer in the food industry wanted to increase the efficiency of a production line by reducing manual interventions, improving product quality and cutting the number of staff required to operate the line.
Solution
MANiQ developed a self learning computer vision solution that automatically checks whether each product meets the required specification and immediately removes non-conforming products from the production line. In addition, the product feed was mechanically optimised to improve product alignment and minimise the need for manual corrections further down the line. The solution included the complete supply of hardware, software, PLC integration and commissioning.
Result
- Significant reduction in the number of FTEs on the production line
- Fewer manual interventions
- More consistent product quality
- Higher line availability and less product wastage
- A scalable foundation for further digitalisation, AI and computer vision within the factory