Factory Quality Inspection.
In-Line Visual Inspection & MES Integration.
AI-powered in-line visual inspection across 4–12 production lines with real-time defect classification, dimensional measurement, and direct MES/ERP integration. Zero-latency quality at line speed — no cloud, no batch delay.
Factory Quality Inspection — System Architecture
Each production station gets a dedicated edge AI node running real-time visual inspection — defect classification, surface analysis, dimensional measurement, and assembly verification. A factory hub aggregates quality metrics, bridges to MES/ERP for reject routing, and provides the quality dashboard. All inference runs on the production floor with sub-20ms latency — fast enough for line speeds up to 120 units/minute.
How the tiers connect
Tier 1 — Inspection Stations
Each station runs a Jetson Orin NX edge node with hardware-triggered camera capture. The node runs inference in < 20ms, generates pass/fail decisions, logs defect images, and signals the PLC for reject routing — all within one production cycle.
Tier 2 — Factory Hub
The factory hub aggregates quality metrics from all lines, provides the real-time quality dashboard (yield, defect Pareto, SPC charts), and bridges to MES/ERP for traceability. Defect images are archived for root-cause analysis.
Tier 3 — PLC/SCADA Integration
OPC-UA gateway connects edge nodes to existing PLC infrastructure for automated reject routing, line stop triggers, and production count sync. No changes to existing automation architecture required.
Complete BOM — every component specified
All components are RDP-validated, GeM-listed, and available as a single-vendor procurement package. Quantities shown are for a typical deployment — contact us for exact sizing.
| Component | Platform | Specifications | Qty | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Line Edge Node | NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX (100 TOPS) | 16GB RAM, 512GB NVMe, GigE Vision trigger input, DIN-rail mount, 24V DC | 12–36 | Per-station visual inspection — defect classification, dimensional measurement, pass/fail |
| Industrial Camera | GigE Vision area scan / line scan | 5MP global shutter, GigE Vision, hardware trigger, C-mount, IP54 | 1–2 per station | Part capture at line speed with hardware-triggered frame sync |
| Industrial Lighting | LED ring / bar / backlight | Strobe-capable, diffuse/directional, controller with trigger sync | 1–2 per station | Consistent illumination for repeatable inspection results |
| Factory Hub | Intel Core Ultra 9 on RDP chassis | 32GB RAM, 1TB NVMe, OPC-UA gateway, MES/ERP connector, 2U rack | 1 per factory | Quality dashboard, MES bridge, defect image archive, SPC analytics |
| OPC-UA Gateway | Industrial protocol converter | OPC-UA server/client, Modbus TCP, PROFINET, REST API | 1 per factory | PLC/SCADA integration for reject routing and line stop triggers |
| Industrial Ethernet Switch | Managed industrial switch | 16-port GigE, DIN-rail, -40 to +75°C, redundant ring (MRP/DLR) | 1–3 per line | Deterministic network for camera trigger sync and data transport |
| Hot-Spare Edge Node | Pre-configured Jetson Orin NX spare | Identical to line nodes, pre-loaded model, shelf-ready | 1 per 4 lines | < 5 minute swap for zero production downtime |
What you need to deploy
Power
24V DC industrial supply per edge node (25W typical), standard rack power for factory hub
Cooling
Edge nodes: fanless or conformal-coated, rated 0–50°C ambient. Factory hub: standard rack cooling or panel enclosure.
Connectivity
Industrial Ethernet (GigE) for cameras and nodes. Air-gap capable — no internet required.
Space
Edge nodes: DIN-rail or panel mount near inspection station. Factory hub: 2U in plant server room.
Installation
RDP provides camera/lighting design, model training with customer samples, MES integration, line validation, and production sign-off
Standards and regulatory alignment
- IATF 16949 compatible (automotive quality)
- FDA 21 CFR Part 11 ready (pharma)
- ISO 9001 QMS integration
- OPC-UA (IEC 62541)
- GeM-listed (all components)
- Make in India certified
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