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New automated wood inspection project (case study)
Our long-term client, Metrie, has expressed interest in additional equipment for automated wood quality inspection. This time, we were entrusted with the task of building a workstation for inspecting wooden blanks.
Learn moreHow to improve quality control and timber measurement - practical examples
Every non-conforming piece that falls into the hands of a customer is a potential problem. Dealing with complaints or reputational damage is, of course, not pleasant. This is true in all industries, and woodworking is no exception.
Learn moreFast and accurate optical wood quality control thanks to artificial intelligence
Each piece of wood is unique, which poses a challenge for optical quality control. This is because there is no universal reference sample for comparison with the products being inspected. However, with the use of artificial intelligence, the many combinations of shades and variations can be handled efficiently. The combination of AI with high-end industrial cameras can detect even the smallest defects that the human eye would otherwise easily miss. And in a fraction of a second.
Learn morePotato vending machine from KINALI: HW and SW development under one roof
Agricultural cooperatives also seek new and innovative ways to get their products directly to consumers and bypass the conventional supply chain. It makes sense. This move allows the price of fruit and vegetables to be lowered for consumers and the producer's profits to increase instead of being lost in the wholesale and retail sector. One such project we helped bring to the world in the form of potato vending machines.
Learn morePCB circuit testing and its automation options
PCB manufacturers must take into account the risk of error or failure. Therefore, they use various PCB quality control methods to detect the problem early. Automation is at the forefront, making the testing process fast, accurate and independent of the presence of employees.
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