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Ghost Defects in Battery Welds: How Edge AI Makes the Invisible Visible

October 2025

Ghost Defects in Battery Welds: How Edge AI Makes the Invisible Visible

How Overview AI’s OV80i uses an edge-first AI vision stack to detect micron-scale weld misalignments on reflective battery caps, a critical ‘ghost defect’ missed by other systems.

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AI Vision for Gear Defect Detection in Metal Machining

October 2025

AI Vision for Gear Defect Detection in Metal Machining

How Overview AI’s OV20i used a segmentation model trained on 11 samples to detect surface and gear-tooth defects with 100% accuracy.

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How AI Vision Simplifies Multi-Point Inspection for Complex Assemblies

October 2025

How AI Vision Simplifies Multi-Point Inspection for Complex Assemblies

Discover how Overview AI’s OV20i system performed stable multi-point inspection across castle, pin, clip, and insert components with minimal data and zero recalibration.

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Photometric AI Vision for Edge Defect Detection in Metal Stamping

October 2025

Photometric AI Vision for Edge Defect Detection in Metal Stamping

Overview AI’s photometric mode enabled high-accuracy edge defect detection on reflective stamped parts using a classifier trained on only 20 images.

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AI Bolt & Fastener Inspection on Reflective Surfaces

October 2025

AI Bolt & Fastener Inspection on Reflective Surfaces

Loose or missing fasteners threaten reliability in automotive and aerospace assemblies. Learn how Overview AI\

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AI Soft-Set Detection for Press-Fit Assemblies

October 2025

AI Soft-Set Detection for Press-Fit Assemblies

Soft-set press-fit defects hide deep in assemblies where sensors can\

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AI Surface Defect Detection for EV Sensors | Overview

October 2025

AI Surface Defect Detection for EV Sensors | Overview

Learn how Overview AI helps EV and electrification suppliers detect microscopic scratches and blemishes on sensitive sensor modules using AI vision trained with only 16 images—achieving state-of-the-art accuracy under challenging lighting.

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AI Vision for Foam Mold Clip Detection | Overview.ai

October 2025

AI Vision for Foam Mold Clip Detection | Overview.ai

Learn how Overview AI’s OV20i vision system achieved 100% accuracy detecting black clips inside foam molds despite resin buildup, vibration, and mold variation.

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AI Vision for PCB Inspection & First-Pass Yield

October 2025

AI Vision for PCB Inspection & First-Pass Yield

AI vision for PCB/SMT: detect solder bridges, tombstones, and polarity errors with pose-tolerant models and edge inference that protect first-pass yield.

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100% Accuracy AI Vision: The Real Cost of Defects

October 2025

100% Accuracy AI Vision: The Real Cost of Defects

Discover how AI vision systems achieve 100% inspection accuracy, saving manufacturers millions in defect costs. Intel saves $2M annually with AI defect detection.

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Roll Mark & Wrinkle Detection AI | Overview.ai

October 2025

Roll Mark & Wrinkle Detection AI | Overview.ai

Detect roll marks, wrinkles, and surface deformations in metal rolling with AI vision inspection. Prevent costly material waste and improve surface quality in steel, aluminum production.

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Steel Strip Defect Detection AI | Overview.ai

October 2025

Steel Strip Defect Detection AI | Overview.ai

Detect scratches, pits, edge cracks, and surface defects on steel strips with AI-powered vision inspection. Achieve 99.9% accuracy in real-time steel manufacturing.

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AI Weld Defect Detection 100% | Overview.ai

October 2025

AI Weld Defect Detection 100% | Overview.ai

Detect weld porosity, cracks, incomplete fusion, and spatter with AI vision inspection. Achieve 100% accuracy in automotive, aerospace, and heavy manufacturing welding quality control.

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Common Tablet Defects in Pharma Manufacturing | Overview.ai

September 2025

Common Tablet Defects in Pharma Manufacturing | Overview.ai

Learn the top 12 tablet defects in pharma manufacturing—causes, prevention, and how AI-powered inspection ensures 100% accuracy.

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Microscale Defect Detection on Medical Devices | AI

January 2025

Microscale Defect Detection on Medical Devices | AI

How AI vision and precision optics deliver 100% accuracy detecting sub-millimeter scratches on reflective medical device components. Achieve microscope-level clarity at factory speed with OV80i.

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Reduce AI Inspection Training Time: Weeks to Hours

January 2025

Reduce AI Inspection Training Time: Weeks to Hours

Cut AI vision training time by 90%. Edge-based OV10i, OV20i, and OV80i systems train models in under 1 hour—not weeks. Fast deployment, faster ROI.

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Top 3 Quality Inspection Challenges in Battery Gigafactories

October 2024

Top 3 Quality Inspection Challenges in Battery Gigafactories

Discover the critical quality inspection challenges in battery gigafactories and how AI vision systems address scale, precision, and speed requirements.

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Quality Control Manager AI Implementation Checklist

January 2024

Quality Control Manager AI Implementation Checklist

Complete guide for implementing AI in manufacturing quality control. Learn how AI transforms defect detection, improves accuracy, and reduces waste.

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Battery Laser-Weld Defect Detection | OV80i AI Vision

January 2024

Battery Laser-Weld Defect Detection | OV80i AI Vision

Detect weld misplacement and cosmetic issues on battery tabs/sealing pins with OV80i. Flexible lenses/lighting + in-camera NVIDIA AI and browser-based training.

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Blister & Cap Weld Cosmetic Inspection | Pharma AI

January 2024

Blister & Cap Weld Cosmetic Inspection | Pharma AI

Discover how AI-powered vision systems detect cosmetic defects in pharmaceutical blister pack and cap welds. Learn about automated inspection solutions that ensure product integrity, reduce waste, and maintain compliance with regulatory standards.

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Why Local Support Matters in Industrial Vision Deployment | Overview.ai

January 2024

Why Local Support Matters in Industrial Vision Deployment | Overview.ai

Learn why local support is critical for industrial vision deployment success. Overview.ai expands Ohio coverage for faster response and better service.

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5 Ways AI Vision Systems Cut Manufacturing Defects | Overview.ai

January 2024

5 Ways AI Vision Systems Cut Manufacturing Defects | Overview.ai

Discover how AI vision systems reduce manufacturing defects with higher accuracy, 24/7 consistency, real-time analysis, cost savings, and scalability.

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How Sensor Quality Drives AI Accuracy | Overview.ai

January 2024

How Sensor Quality Drives AI Accuracy | Overview.ai

Learn how sensor resolution, pixel size, and shutter type impact AI inspection accuracy. Compare Overview.ai OV10i, OV20i, and OV80i vision systems.

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Train AI Defect Model in 1 Hour (No Code) | Overview.ai

January 2024

Train AI Defect Model in 1 Hour (No Code) | Overview.ai

Deploy AI vision inspection in under an hour without programming. Learn how to train defect detection models with Overview.ai\

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