About
Inspekto is Siemens' AI-driven visual quality inspection system designed for modern manufacturing environments. It ships as a complete, plug-and-play package — including a Siemens Industrial PC, camera, lighting, and all necessary cables — eliminating the need for custom hardware sourcing or lengthy integration projects. The system can be installed on production lines, robotic cells, or incoming goods stations, and supports multi-camera setups for complex inspection scenarios. At the core of Inspekto is an AI model that trains on as few as 20 good sample parts, automatically adjusting lighting and imaging parameters for both reflective and non-reflective materials including metals, plastics, coatings, mechanical assemblies, circuit boards, and packaging. No dedicated machine vision engineer or AI specialist is required — factory floor operators can manage the entire setup and ongoing configuration. Once deployed, Inspekto performs over 100 inspections per minute and can detect microscopic surface anomalies, dimensional issues, and labeling errors that the human eye would miss. Adding new products or updating existing inspection configurations is handled directly by shop floor staff without starting new projects. Full integration with PLC, MES, and ERP systems allows Inspekto to fit naturally into existing production workflows, supporting both in-line quality assurance and final product inspection.
Key Features
- Plug-and-Play Hardware Bundle: Ships as a complete kit with an Industrial PC, camera, lighting, and cables — no separate hardware sourcing required, deployable in under a day.
- AI Training with 20 Good Samples: The AI model trains exclusively on good parts (bad samples are optional), auto-adjusting imaging and lighting settings for accurate defect detection.
- High-Speed Inspection: Performs over 100 inspections per minute, detecting surface anomalies, dimensional defects, and labeling errors invisible to the human eye.
- PLC / MES / ERP Integration: Seamlessly integrates with existing production systems and supports multi-camera configurations for complex manufacturing cells.
- No-Expert Operation: Factory floor staff can configure, retrain, and manage inspections independently — no machine vision or AI expertise needed.
Use Cases
- Automated quality inspection on high-speed production lines for plastic injection moldings and metal castings
- Incoming goods verification to catch supplier defects before they enter the production process
- Final product quality assurance for packaged consumer goods, checking labeling accuracy and surface integrity
- Multi-camera inspection of complex robotic assembly cells with simultaneous checks on multiple components
- Ongoing PCB and electronic component inspection with rapid reconfiguration as product designs evolve
Pros
- Rapid Deployment: Full setup typically completes in less than one day, dramatically reducing time-to-value compared to traditional machine vision systems.
- Material Versatility: Handles reflective and non-reflective materials alike — plastics, metals, coatings, assemblies, PCBs, and packaging are all supported.
- Low Skill Barrier: Designed for shop floor operators, not specialists — guided AI workflows remove the need for vision engineers or data scientists.
- Scalable Without New Projects: Adding new products or adjusting existing inspections is handled on the fly without rebuilding projects or engaging external vendors.
Cons
- Enterprise Pricing: As a Siemens industrial product, Inspekto is priced for enterprise and OEM buyers — not accessible for small workshops or individual makers.
- Hardware-Tied Solution: The system depends on proprietary Siemens hardware, limiting flexibility for facilities with existing camera or PC infrastructure.
- Limited Transparency on AI Model: As a closed industrial system, users have limited visibility into the underlying AI model logic and may have restricted customization options.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many sample parts do I need to train Inspekto?
Inspekto's AI model can be trained with as few as 20 good sample parts. Bad or defective samples are optional and not required for initial setup.
Do I need a machine vision expert to operate Inspekto?
No. The system is designed for shop floor operators without AI or machine vision expertise. The guided software walks users through every step, including data selection and model training.
Can Inspekto inspect reflective materials like metal parts?
Yes. The built-in AI automatically adjusts lighting and imaging settings to handle both reflective and non-reflective surfaces, including metal castings, battery cells, and coatings.
How does Inspekto integrate with existing production systems?
Inspekto supports full integration with PLC, MES, and ERP systems, making it suitable for in-line quality checks, incoming goods inspection, and final product verification.
How fast can Inspekto detect defects?
Inspekto performs over 100 inspections per minute, detecting microscopic defects, surface anomalies, and labeling errors that would be missed by human inspectors.
