A multinational automobile manufacturer partnered with IBM to streamline their manufacturing processes using real-time data and AI-driven automated inspections to ensure high-quality products.
Quality control and early defect detection are crucial for the manufacturer to uphold standards, enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and deliver vehicles that meet customer expectations.
How IBM Improved Defect Detection
IBM deployed Inspection Suite solutions, including fixed-mounted inspections, handheld inspections, and hands-free wearable inspections, to help the client reduce defects and downtime quickly and efficiently.
The lightweight and portable nature of IBM’s solution, based on standard hardware and easy deployment, impressed the client, enabling inspections to be carried out anywhere, anytime, even while objects are in motion.
Scaling to 30 Million Inspections
IBM’s Inspection Suite improved the quality inspection process without coding, making it simple to train and deploy. The system quickly learned from images of acceptable and defective work products, resulting in a significant reduction in defects across multiple facilities.
The client recognized IBM with an IT Innovation award for delivering value-driving innovation in improving manufacturing quality through AI automation.
Transparency and Trust in AI
By leveraging IBM’s AI capabilities on cost-effective edge infrastructure, the Inspection Suite enabled the client to deliver higher quality vehicles to customers. The client is expanding to additional plants and use cases, showcasing the collaboration and innovation with IBM.
IBM values client dedication and innovation, reflected in the recognition received for the value the Inspection Suite provides to clients. Their mission is to use data and AI to drive real-time, predictive insights for intelligent decision-making.
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