AOI x SmartOCR: Intelligent Text Recognition for Improved Quality Control

 

On production lines, testing results and label information are critical data that directly impact quality control and product traceability and require precise recordkeeping. However, manual transcription and entry are time-consuming and heavily reliant on personnel experience, making them prone to errors caused by fatigue, oversight, or environmental factors. These issues negatively affect production line efficiency and quality management.
With increasingly diverse product models, evolving label designs and printing methods, and growing production scale and batch quantities, manual recordkeeping can no longer meet the dual demands for speed and accuracy in modern manufacturing. The lack of an efficient and accurate automated inspection solution not only increases the risk of human error but also undermines the reliability of data recording and traceability, ultimately impacting overall production efficiency and operational resilience.

 

 

Challenges

  • Manual Recordkeeping is Time-Consuming and Error-Prone：Manual recordkeeping of measurement results and label information is not only time-consuming but also susceptible to errors due to operator experience, fatigue, and other factors, affecting product quality and production speed.

  • Mixed-Model Production Lines Increase Difficulty：When multiple models are produced simultaneously, manual text recognition and recording are more prone to mistakes, and changeover speed often fails to meet rapid production switching requirements.

  • Manual Data Collection Lacks Real-time Integration：Data collected through manual transcription is difficult to integrate and analyze in real time, which impacts decision-making and quality tracking accuracy.

 

 

 

Solution

Implement high-precision automated optical inspection (AOI) and SmartOCR intelligent text recognition together to fully replace manual verification and recording, increasing efficiency and accuracy in the inspection process.

  • High-precision Inspection & Recognition:：Smart text recognition and optical inspection work in tandem to automatically capture text on production labels and equipment monitors, reducing dependence on manual operations.

  • Automated Data Capture and Verification：Instantly compare product test and measurement results with standard values, reducing errors from manual verification and ensuring product quality consistency.

  • Real-time Data Upload and Integration：Collected data is automatically synchronized with management platforms, integrating into production, quality, and traceability systems to speed up decision-making.

 

 

 

Advantages & Results

  • Improved Recognition Accuracy — 60% Error Risk Reduction
    SmartOCR achieves up to 99.9% text recognition accuracy, significantly reducing recognition errors and ensuring stable product quality.

  • Reduced Manual Operation Time — Over 50% Savings on Labor
    Automated recognition and recording processes cut manual work time by more than half, boosting overall production line efficiency.

  • Real-Time Data Digitalization — Faster Decision-Making
    Data is instantly uploaded to management platforms for easier quality tracking and analysis, accelerating decisions and improving accuracy.

  • Mixed Label Recognition — Flexible Production
    SmartOCR can recognize various label and code formats, flexibly adapting to different products and processes, enhancing production line intelligence.