IoT/AI Manufacturing Solutions

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2019 UPDATE: Cortexica Vision Systems has been acquired by Zebra Technologies Corporation Cortexica Vision Systems combines AI and IoT techniques to provide enhancements for manufacturing environments and processes. As a real example here is a recent use case - PROBLEM A top 10 UK manufacturer was facing a problem with line-cutting machinery falsely re-calibrating its systems. This was causing the deployed technology to frequently stop production unnecessarily. Laser sensors were incorrectly detecting that the cutting blade required re-calibration - averaging one incident per minute, resulting in significant loss to productivity. SOLUTION Solution Cortexica created an embedded video vision solution that conducts a visual verification of the cutting blade. Installed cameras packaged within a low-profile embedded industrial hardware/software system were integrated with existing laser system. The new solution identifies if re-calibration is required before allowing the machine to adjust the cutting blade. A scalable solution was designed and developed that allows in-field integration, with ease of installation and minimal interruption to current production line operations. The technology can be enhanced to detect contamination or spillage from cutting operations. FEATURES 1. Judgement – cognitive robotics / manufacturing, tolerance, decision-making where traditional models fail. 2. Integration – ability to be applied to existing hardware / software solutions. 3. Increased Productivity.