Technologies
10 March 2026
Biogas analysis, key parameters and examples
In today’s post, we explain in detail the analysis of biogas samples carried out by ATRIA.
Do you know how surface defects are currently detected? Nowadays, improvements are continuously being made in industrial processes. One of these improvements, which we will talk about in today’s blog, is based on the detection of defects in different types of surfaces through computer vision. To carry out this defect detection,computer vision techniques are used. Therefore, in today’s blog we will tell you in detail what these techniques for detecting defects in surfaces consist of, as well as some of their applications and the benefits they can provide.
At ATRIA, we develop artificial vision systems specialized in detecting surface defects in various materials and products. Our systems combine high-resolution cameras with advanced software to identify imperfections such as cracks, scratches, stains, or irregularities in real-time. Contact us!
What are computer vision systems?
systems are a set of industrial sensors and cameras. For this type of sensor system it is very important to have the right optics to ensure that the acquisition of images is performed correctly. These images are then analyzed and processed by the selected software. Thanks to the help of the cameras, it is possible to take pictures of the surfaces and, subsequently, extract the information object of study of the project.
What are they for?
These computer vision systems work to improve the productivity of production lines in industries. On the one hand, this is because the human eye is not as fast at processing images. However, a machine vision system can inspect hundreds of image parts per minute. On the other hand, with these computer vision techniques, fewer errors will be made and many more defects will be detected at earlier stages. This means that defects can be corrected much earlier and, therefore, losses, both in time and material, will be much lower.
Benefits of detecting surface defects using machine vision
The incorporation of these systems for the detection of surface defects in assembly lines has multiple benefits. This new working tool allows, in addition to solving control problems in manufacturing processes, to increase production. The following are some of the advantages of detecting defects on assembly line surfaces through computer vision:
It allows to increase the quality of the products generated in the production line, as they are more accurately inspected by the machines and errors can be reduced.
Productivity increases because fewer defective units are produced on the assembly line.
It improves the brand image, since the chances of products reaching the end consumer with any type of damage are considerably reduced.
Applications for detecting surface defects
This type of techniques can be applied to any type of sector and any type of surface. One of the sectors where these types of techniques have been working for years is in the metallurgical industry, for example, in the automotive sector. Some of the most common cases of application of these computer vision techniques are:
Detection of defects on metal surfaces.
- Detection of defects in leather for car interiors.
- Detection of defects in vehicle bodies.
- Detection of defects in the casings of certain household appliances, which require their parts to be properly sealed to allow complete watertightness, as may be the case of a washing machine.
Computer Vision VS visual inspection techniques
The use of these techniques for the detection of surface defects differs from the ocular techniques previously used in industry. These differences are mainly due to the fact that a human being can make more errors than a machine by means of ocular inspection and, therefore, the performance of industries would be considerably affected.
These computer vision techniques, applied to the detection of defects on surfaces, are a breakthrough at industrial level, as they represent a great improvement in the quality of workers. Do you want to detect possible defects on the surfaces of any of your projects? Contact us!
