Next-Generation Automated Checkweighers with Machine Vision Integration
Modern automated checkweighers now combine high-precision load cells with advanced machine vision to deliver unparalleled quality control. These hybrid systems provide:
Simultaneous weight + visual inspection (100% product verification)
AI-powered defect detection (0.01mm resolution)
Real-time process optimization (closed-loop feedback)
Multi-parameter quality gates (weight, dimensions, labels, defects)
3D Profilometry:
Laser triangulation (10μm Z-axis resolution)
Volume calculation for density verification
Surface Defect Detection:
Scratch/contamination identification (0.05mm² sensitivity)
Spectral analysis for material verification
Label Inspection:
OCR/OCV at 300dpi resolution
Barcode/QR code validation (ISO/IEC 15415 compliant)
Feasibility Study (2-4 weeks)
Product characteristic analysis
Lighting/optics selection
System Configuration (3-6 weeks)
AI model training
Rejection logic programming
Validation (4-8 weeks)
IQ/OQ/PQ execution
30-day production trial
Hyperspectral Imaging Integration (chemical composition verification)
Edge AI Expansion (federated learning across factories)
Autonomous Adjustment (self-optimizing inspection parameters)
AR Maintenance Guides (real-time technician support)
Specifications:
Parameter | Specification |
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Minimum Weight | 0.1g – 1g (depending on model) |
Maximum Weight | 5kg – 50kg (adjustable based on application) |
Standard Deviation | ±0.1g to ±1g (depends on load cell & speed) |
Legal-for-Trade (Optional) | OIML R51, NTEP, EC 60001 |
Max. Products/Min | 100 – 600 (depends on product size & conveyor speed) |
Camera Resolution | 5MP – 12MP (high-speed industrial cameras) |
Inspection Capabilities | Barcode/QR reading, shape/size defects, color detection, label verification |
Lighting System | LED strobe lighting (adjustable wavelengths) |
Software Compatibility | Deep learning (AI-based defect detection), OpenCV, Halcon, Cognex VisionPro |