Manufacturing

18 Aug 2026 • 15 min read

On-Premise Computer Vision: Run Vision AI on Your Own Servers

On-premise computer vision lets you run vision AI on your own servers, edge devices, or factory hardware. Learn how local inference works, which deployment fits, what hardware you need, how to set up Roboflow Inference, and how to manage models securely at scale.

18 Aug 2026 • 10 min read

How to Verify Torque Marks with Computer Vision

Learn how to verify torque marks with computer vision using RF-DETR and a Vision-Language Model.

17 Aug 2026 • 10 min read

What Is An Inference Server?

Run an inference server yourself for low latency, on-prem data, or offline use; use a hosted API otherwise. Start one locally with Docker.

14 Aug 2026 • 8 min read

Moving from Manual Inspection to Machine Vision: A Regulatory Field Guide for Medical Device Quality Teams

Automated visual inspection validation under QMSR: an inspection method change is a letter to file, not a 510(k). Here is the evidence package.

12 Aug 2026 • 8 min read

Build a Defect Detection System

In this guide, we show how to build a defect detection and visual inspection system with computer vision using Roboflow.

12 Aug 2026 • 11 min read

Wood Defect Detection with Computer Vision

In this guide, learn how to use a wood surface inspection system to identify defects on wood.

6 Aug 2026 • 7 min read

Bottle Cap Inspection with Computer Vision

Learn how to use computer vision to verify the integrity of bottle caps on an assembly line.

3 Aug 2026 • 18 min read

Human-Object Interaction Detection with RF-DETR

Build human-object interaction detection without interaction labels: RF-DETR finds people and forklifts, Gemini classifies safe vs unsafe, in Roboflow.

3 Aug 2026 • 14 min read

Computer Vision PLC Integration: Turn Detections into Machine Actions

Computer vision PLC integration turns detections into real machine actions. Learn how cameras, RF-DETR, Roboflow Workflows, edge inference, and protocols such as OPC UA, Modbus TCP, and EtherNet/IP connect vision systems to PLCs for reject, stop, alert, and quality-control tasks.

29 Jul 2026 • 23 min read

Shop Floor Data Collection: How to Automate It with Computer Vision

Shop floor data is usually typed into forms after the fact. Cameras already see every unit, defect, and stoppage. Learn how to turn those observations into timestamped production events with RF-DETR, Roboflow Workflows, and Vision Events, including a working cycle-time example.

27 Jul 2026 • 9 min read

What Is a Unified Namespace? Where Vision AI Fits in the UNS

A unified namespace gives every plant system one data model. Roboflow Workflows publish camera detections as MQTT events any MES can read.

27 Jul 2026 • 22 min read

Production Line Monitoring With Camera AI

Build production line monitoring with camera AI: train RF-DETR to detect defects, count bottles, and trigger alerts with Roboflow Workflows.

22 Jul 2026 • 8 min read

Hog Ring Detection with Computer Vision

Detect visible hog rings with RF-DETR, compare their positions with predefined attachment zones, and use Gemini 2.5 Pro to generate an automotive seat inspection summary.

22 Jul 2026 • 10 min read

Flanges Quality Inspection with Computer Vision

Train RF-DETR to catch flange face defects, then sort results into pass, review, and fail.

17 Jul 2026 • 11 min read

Cosmetic Defect Detection with Computer Vision

Learn how computer vision can automate cosmetic defect inspection by detecting paint scratches and identifying the affected car part. This guide shows how to train an RF-DETR model in Roboflow, build a part-level inspection Workflow, and return visual results and repair-ready outputs for QA review.

15 Jul 2026 • 4 min read

How to Scale a Computer Vision Pilot to Production in Manufacturing

See how to scale a computer vision pilot to production: why 77% stall on integration, not the model, and how to get past it in manufacturing.

13 Jul 2026 • 13 min read

Automate Surface Defects Detection with Vision AI

Learn how computer vision can detect surface defects. This guide explains common use cases and shows how to build a Roboflow surface inspection workflow that detects defects, visualizes results, and supports quality decisions.

10 Jul 2026 • 11 min read

How to Detect Paint Defects with Computer Vision

Automate paint defect inspection in manufacturing. Learn how to train an RF-DETR model and build a visual QA pipeline using Roboflow Workflows.

8 Jul 2026 • 4 min read

Making Visual AI Standard Practice in Complex Manufacturing

Learn how to implement visual AI in manufacturing from Florida Crystals' quality lead: trust tests, feedback loops, and pilots that scale.

7 Jul 2026 • 12 min read

Detect Anything Model

A detect anything model finds any object from a text prompt, no training or labels. Build one with SAM3 in Roboflow Workflows to search a scene.

1 Jul 2026 • 7 min read

Manufacturing Vision Systems

Manufacturing vision systems explained: the five components, smart camera vs PC-based, rule-based vs AI, and how to choose one for your line.

1 Jul 2026 • 15 min read

Defect Inspection

Automate manufacturing defect inspection with computer vision. Learn how to train an RF-DETR model and build a pass/fail QA workflow using Roboflow and Gemini.

26 Jun 2026 • 9 min read

How to Detect Metal Defects with Computer Vision

Learn how to detect metal defects using computer vision.

24 Jun 2026 • 6 min read

The Vision AI Maturity Model: A Framework for Taking Pilots to Production Scale

Discover a five-level model showing how vision AI evolves from isolated pilots into a reusable system across sites.