Switchon Deepinspect: AI Powered Biscuit Inspection

SwitchOn’s AI-Powered Biscuit Inspection is a dedicated DeepInspect® visual quality inspection software designed for FMCG biscuit manufacturing. It automates the detection of production defects and packaging issues on high-speed production lines, replacing inconsistent manual inspection with precise, AI-driven quality control.

Core Capabilities
DeepInspect® uses AI-powered computer vision and industrial-grade cameras to inspect biscuits of various shapes and sizes inline. The system is capable of identifying multiple in-pack product defects, including:

• Cracks in biscuits

• Foreign particle contamination on the surface

• Logo inconsistencies

• Half-baked or under-processed biscuits

• Visible or oozing cream defects

• Biscuits sticking together

• Shape and structural anomalies

For out-pack inspection, DeepInspect® extends its capabilities to packaging quality by identifying:

• Surface defects on cartons or wrappers

• Artwork defects such as misprints or misaligned graphics

• Packaging and label errors

• Optical character recognition and verification (OCR/OCV) for batch codes and regulatory information

How It Works
The inspection setup places industrial cameras and lighting above the production line to capture top-down images of biscuits and packaging at typical line speeds of 180–200 parts per minute. DeepInspect® models are trained with fewer than 200 good-product images and can be ready in under 45 minutes, substantially reducing deployment time. When a defect is detected, the system triggers an automated rejection mechanism to remove non-conforming products without interrupting the production flow. The software also includes defect classification, allowing operators to understand specific reasons for rejection.

Performance and Operational Impact
The AI-powered inspection significantly reduces manual labor requirements, enabling manufacturers to eliminate the need for multiple inspectors on the line. DeepInspect® delivers reliable, high-accuracy results while limiting system-related waste to less than 0.5% of inspected units. This helps ensure that only quality-compliant biscuits reach packaging and the market, enhancing brand reputation, customer satisfaction, and compliance with hygiene standards.

SwitchOn’s AI-Powered Biscuit Inspection software powered by DeepInspect® automates visual quality control for biscuits and their packaging. It delivers rapid, high-accuracy detection of both product and packaging defects inline at high production speeds, reducing manual inspection costs while improving overall product quality.