Smarter Production with Machine Vision Quality Control

A modern production environment requires efficient solutions to improve quality, reduce waste, and optimize production processes. A leading manufacturer partnered with Trineria to do exactly that. By implementing AI-assisted machine vision integrated with Trineria’s Owl platform for intelligent production monitoring, they achieved faster processes, fewer errors and real-time quality-assurance.

“We wanted to test whether modern machine vision systems could achieve automated quality assurance. Previously, this was not possible, but with advances in AI, the situation has changed significantly.” 

– Customer, Development Engineer in Production Technology

What is Owl?

Owl is Trineria’s modular IIoT platform designed to collect, visualize, and act on production data in real time. It enables smarter, data-driven manufacturing by combining edge computing, seamless integration with existing systems, and customizable tools tailored to your factory floor. You can read more about Owl from here.

Manual quality control slowed down production

Earlier the customer’s production process relied heavily on manual quality control, which caused several challenges:

• Errors were detected too late, leading to scrap and rework.
• Employees spent significant time on inspections, reducing overall efficiency.
• Limited data utilization, preventing real-time optimization of the production process.

Manual inspection created bottlenecks and there was no clear way to intervene in real time or improve the process based on data.

Automated quality control, real-time data and recipe control to the rescue

With Trineria’s support, the customer integrated the Owl platform and AI-assisted machine vision in key ares of their process:

• Errors are detected automatically, and the system alerts employees immediately when necessary.
• Camera settings adjust to production variations, ensuring accuracy under all conditions.
• Production data is collected and analyzed in real time, enabling quick responses and process optimization.
• Recipe Control, where camera settings adapt based on the current product being manufactured.

Owl enabled the factory with intelligent automation by detecting errors early, adapting dynamically and generating insights instantly.

“The goal for recipe management was to have camera settings automatically adjust based on the product, and for defective products to be identified immediately so they don’t progress unnecessarily in the process. This wouldn’t have been possible without your Owl platform—just using a camera alone wouldn’t have led to the desired outcome.”

– Customer, Development Engineer in Production Technology

Expected Cost Savings and Efficiency Gains

The new system made an immediate impact. The following key metrics are being monitored:

• Reduction in scrap rates, leading to significant material and labor cost savings.
• Employees spending more time on value-adding tasks, such as process development.
• Faster production process, as errors are detected and corrected before they escalate.
  

By eliminating waste and freeing up human resources, the factory now operates faster and more efficiently, with better use of both materials and expertise.

Trineria has been a flexible and customer-oriented partner

The customer particularly appreciates Trineria’s responsiveness and collaboration model:

• Direct access to key personnel ensures quick responses and support.
• The system is continuously developed based on customer feedback.
• The technology implementation was smooth and adapted to customer needs without major production disruptions.

“The collaboration has been excellent. Communication is direct and open, making it easier to move things forward. There’s no need to relay messages through multiple people—we can talk directly with each other.”

– Customer, Development Engineer in Production Technology

What’s next: scaling further

Next, the customer is exploring opportunities to automate other parts of production, such as packaging and warehousing. The Owl system provides a scalable foundation on which additional intelligent solutions can be built.

Ready to modernize your production?

Interested? If you’re looking for ways to improve production efficiency, reduce waste costs, and leverage AI in quality control, contact Trineria. We are happy to help you find the right solution for your needs.