• 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.
• 9 min read
Vision AI Vs. Sensors
A practical framework for choosing between a sensor and a camera on the plant floor.
• 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.
• 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 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 4 min read
Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ): How to Calculate It and Bring It Down
Cost of poor quality is the money defects burn: scrap, rework, downtime, claims. Calculate yours line by line, then cut it with 100% inspection.
• 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.
• 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.
• 9 min read
How to Detect Metal Defects with Computer Vision
Learn how to detect metal defects using computer vision.
• 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.
• 3 min read
Roboflow and Standard Bots Bring Custom Visual Intelligence to Every Robot
Roboflow and Standard Bots are announcing a partnership to enable robots to see, understand, and act with visual intelligence.
• 8 min read
Building an AI-Powered Robotic Welding Defect Detection System
Use RF-DETR and Gemini 2.5 Pro to identify welding defects and generate automated quality inspection reports.
• 6 min read
What Is an eQMS in Manufacturing?
Discover what an eQMS is and how integrating computer vision automates manufacturing quality control, from real-time defect detection to CAPA tracking.
• 7 min read
REST APIs in Manufacturing
Learn how REST APIs connect vision AI, MES, and quality systems on the plant floor. Understand when to use REST versus MQTT and OPC UA for industrial data.
• 5 min read
What Goes in a Vision AI Solution Catalog
Scale your enterprise computer vision with a Standard Solution Catalog. Learn the six artifacts needed to move from isolated pilots to global deployments.
• 15 min read
Best Vision Systems for Manufacturing
Rule-based cameras flag good parts as bad and break when your line changes. See the best vision systems for manufacturing and what scales.
• 6 min read
MQTT in Manufacturing with Vision AI
Discover how MQTT connects computer vision models to PLCs, SCADA, and MES systems on the plant floor. Learn to automate defect detection and safety alerts.
• 7 min read
Turn Vision AI Detections Into Alerts: PLC, MES, Slack
Learn how to detect defects with Roboflow and trigger real-time downstream alerts in manufacturing facilities.
• 4 min read
How to Build a Vision AI Center of Excellence
Build a vision AI Center of Excellence in three steps: define a North Star metric, pilot your easiest use case, codify the first catalog entry.
• 5 min read
Who Runs a Vision AI Program: The Builder, Scaler, Operator Model
A vision AI team needs three roles: Builder, Scaler, and Operator. Here is what each one owns and how to staff them as your program scales.
• 7 min read
Electronic Batch Records: Verify Data Entry with Vision A
Electronic batch records still depend on people reading gauges and typing numbers. Vision AI verifies each reading before it enters the record.
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