The document discusses the development of affordable vision systems for automated inspection, addressing the barriers faced by SMEs, such as cost perception and understanding benefits. It emphasizes the reliability and efficiency of camera inspection systems with minimal training requirements, highlighting their ability to handle multiple products and reduce labor costs. Ultimately, it advocates for the adoption of vision technology to enhance quality assurance in manufacturing processes.

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Vision Systems – Made Simple and Affordable
VisionBox
Camera Inspection Systems
Darren Tyrrell
Technical Manager

2. Vision Systems – Made Simple and Affordable
Occurrence
Prevention
Detection
Automation
Poka-Yoke
Systems
Standardised
work
No Control
Quality Assurance
Level (ppm <10)
Risk of Customer Rejects
Increases (ppm>1000)
Human Assembly and Inspection Processes are inherently unreliable
Vision Systems and SMEs
Barriers for SMEs
• Perception of high costs
• Not understanding the benefits
• Technical barrier
• Perception of poor reliability
• Traditional Human Inspection culture
SMEs are a key potential investor, but fail to invest
in Vision technology unless specifically requested
by their customers
Quality Assurance of Human Processes

3. Vision Systems – Made Simple and Affordable
A simple, generic Camera Inspection System, capable of inspecting numerous different
products and versatile enough to be integrated into multiple supplier environments.
Ability to run over 500 SKUs per system.
Low capital outlay
Cycle time <10s, including load and unload
Machine reliability of >99% OEE
Scalable from 1 to 99 cameras if required
No moving parts, no safety zones
Capable of printing a ‘PASS QC’ label
Easy to program…. Able to write basic program with 10 hours training.

4. Vision Systems – Made Simple and Affordable
HMI – Interface for the Operator (Pass screen)

5. Vision Systems – Made Simple and Affordable
HMI – Interface for the Operator (Fail screen)

6. Vision Systems – Made Simple and Affordable
2200mm
WD> 500mm, object to camera
WD > 330mm
object to camera
1700mm
450mm
425mm425mm425mm 425mm
Comfortabletableheight900mm?1000mm(recommended)
Barcode
reader
Momentary
switch
Printer
Monitor
Bosch Rexroth
construction frame
FLIR (Point Grey) Blackfly 5MP
Monochrome or colour camerasLow cost LED
lighting
Industrial
trigger switch
Touch screen
HD 1920 x 1080
monitor for
optimal HMI
Simple locator
System.
No tool changes
Matrox Design Assistant 4.0
With custom steps written by Clearview Imaging
Zebra printer

7. Vision Systems – Made Simple and Affordable
• Vision system software is becoming more user friendly, and accessible to
lay-people
• Component pricing has reduced significantly, making automated inspection a
labour saving
• Simple design and ease of use can break down the barriers for SMEs. Reliable Vision
Inspection Systems, Made Simple and Affordable
• Unless your company has significant experience, choosing the correct partner
is essential
Whilst you cannot inspect quality into a product, a reliable inspection process
can be an essential tool in maintaining competitive quality levels.
Not only can vision systems be more reliable inspectors, they are significantly
faster and cheaper than the manual alternative