About
SwitchOn is an industrial AI platform designed to automate and supercharge quality assurance in manufacturing environments. Its core product, DeepInspect, leverages advanced computer vision and deep learning to identify visual defects as small as 150 microns with accuracy exceeding 99.95%. Unlike traditional inspection systems, SwitchOn allows quality engineers to train new product SKUs in under 45 minutes — dramatically reducing deployment time and operational downtime. The platform is purpose-built for high-speed production lines, capable of inspecting 1,000+ parts per minute without line stoppages, directly addressing one of manufacturing's costliest pain points. Customers report 50%+ reductions in Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) after deployment. SwitchOn serves multiple industries including automotive (soldering, surface, and assembly defects), pharmaceuticals (capping, broken tablets, particle contamination), consumer goods (surface defects at high speed), and electronics (component and PCB-level precision inspection). The platform is backed by top investors and has raised $4.2 million in funding. Ideal for quality assurance managers, plant engineers, and operations leaders at mid-to-large manufacturers seeking to eliminate human inspection error, reduce waste, and scale defect-free production with proven AI technology.
Key Features
- DeepInspect Visual Defect Detection: Computer vision AI detects visual defects as small as 150 microns with 99.95%+ accuracy across diverse product types and surfaces.
- Rapid Model Training (Under 45 Minutes): Quality teams can train the AI on a new product SKU and set up a full inspection pipeline in less than 45 minutes, minimizing downtime.
- High-Speed Inspection at 1,000+ PPM: Designed for high-throughput production lines, inspecting over 1,000 parts per minute without stopping the line.
- Multi-Industry Support: Preconfigured for automotive, pharmaceutical, consumer goods, and electronics manufacturing with industry-specific defect models.
- Zero Line-Stop Architecture: The platform is built to integrate seamlessly into existing production flows with zero downtime during inspection, ensuring continuous manufacturing output.
Use Cases
- Automotive manufacturers using SwitchOn to detect soldering defects, surface scratches, and assembly errors on engine components at high production speeds.
- Pharmaceutical companies deploying DeepInspect to catch broken tablets, capping defects, and foreign particle contamination before packaging.
- Consumer goods brands like Hindustan Unilever automating visual QA on FMCG product lines to eliminate defects that human inspectors miss.
- Electronics manufacturers inspecting PCBs, connectors, and assembled units for component placement, solder joint quality, and surface defects.
- Quality assurance managers reducing Cost of Poor Quality by over 50% by replacing or augmenting manual inspection stations with AI-powered vision systems.
Pros
- Exceptional Accuracy: Achieves 99.95%+ detection accuracy, catching defects that human inspectors routinely miss, dramatically reducing product escapes.
- Fast Deployment: New SKU onboarding in under 45 minutes makes it practical for manufacturers with large, frequently changing product catalogs.
- Proven Enterprise Adoption: Trusted by global brands including Hindustan Unilever and Diageo, with documented 50%+ reductions in Cost of Poor Quality.
- Broad Industry Coverage: Works across automotive, pharma, FMCG, and electronics manufacturing, making it versatile for multi-segment manufacturers.
Cons
- Enterprise Pricing Only: No self-serve or free tier — the solution is positioned for mid-to-large manufacturers, making it inaccessible for small shops or early-stage pilots without a sales engagement.
- Hardware Integration Required: Deploying AI vision inspection requires physical camera and hardware setup on the production line, which involves upfront capital and installation effort.
- Limited Public Pricing Transparency: Pricing and feature details are not publicly listed; prospective customers must request a demo, extending the evaluation timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is DeepInspect?
DeepInspect is SwitchOn's flagship AI-powered visual inspection product. It uses deep learning and computer vision to automatically detect surface and structural defects in manufactured parts with 99.95%+ accuracy at high production speeds.
How long does it take to set up SwitchOn for a new product?
SwitchOn allows quality teams to train a new product SKU and configure an inspection pipeline in under 45 minutes, making it one of the fastest-to-deploy AI inspection solutions available.
Which industries does SwitchOn support?
SwitchOn serves automotive, pharmaceutical, consumer goods, and electronics manufacturing industries, each with tailored defect detection models suited to the unique quality requirements of those sectors.
What size defects can SwitchOn detect?
DeepInspect can detect defects as small as 150 microns, enabling it to catch micro-level flaws that are invisible to the human eye and traditional inspection systems.
Does SwitchOn require stopping the production line during inspection?
No. SwitchOn is designed with a Zero Line-Stop architecture, meaning it integrates into live production flows and inspects parts in real time without interrupting manufacturing operations.
