Quality control is a crucial aspect in the food industry. An Italian company operating in the coffee industry needs to ensure the quality of each individual coffee capsule produced.
The main quality defects that can occur in capsule production relate to the assembly quality of the lid onto the tray containing the coffee. Incorrect lid positioning or faulty welding can result in compromised coffee quality or, at best, an aesthetic flaw.
We have developed a vision system consisting of a 2D camera and a lighting system that enables real-time inspection of up to 8 capsules per second using complex algorithms.
The system is integrated onto the conveyor belt after the filling machine and is capable of rejecting defective capsules before they reach the packaging area.
