Detect Surface Defects
AI finds scratches, dents, discoloration, and impurities 100% of the time. Catch quality issues inline.
The Challenge
Visual inspection catches only 70-80% of surface defects. Cosmetic flaws damage brand perception and lead to customer returns.
- 01
Visual inspection misses defects
Surface imperfections (scratches, marks, discoloration) are subjective; operators miss ~15% of defects.
- 02
Inconsistent quality standards
Operator 1 rejects a part; Operator 2 accepts it — no consistency or repeatability.
- 03
Cosmetic defects damage brand
Customers notice surface flaws; complaints and returns spike, hurting reputation.
- 04
Manual inspection limits throughput
Can only inspect 50-100 pcs/hour manually; faster than that and errors skyrocket.
How AI Surface Defect Detection Works
100% consistent surface inspection
High-res imaging captures surface detail — detects scratches >0.5mm, discoloration, paint runs, contamination
AI classifies defects by type and severity — cosmetic vs. functional; customer-visible vs. hidden
100-500 pcs/hour — scales with your line speed, no bottleneck
Consistent, repeatable standards — same criteria applied to every unit; zero subjectivity
Expected Results
- Defect detection rate
- >99%
- Defect detection rate
- Monthly savings (typical)
- €5-10k
- Monthly savings (typical)
- Deployment time
- 1 day
- Deployment time
Real-World Example
Cosmetic Packaging Manufacturer (France)
“We produce plastic bottles and containers; surface scratches are a big issue. Manual inspection caught ~70% of defects. AI system now catches >99%. Customer returns halved; margin improved 8%.”
Operations Lead, 50,000+ units/day
Test Surface Defect Detection on Your Products
Send us 20 sample units (good + defective). We’ll run defect detection and show you the full classification results.
- parts or photos
- 20
- parts or photos
- days to results
- 5-7
- days to results
- no commitment
- €0
- no commitment
Frequently Asked Questions
Another question? Call us on +39 049 825 6850 or email info@logirobotix.com.
What size defects can it detect?
Does lighting matter?
Can it distinguish cosmetic from functional defects?
What if your product comes in multiple colours?
What’s the cost?
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