DECEMBER 20238MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY INSIGHTSIN MY OPINIONBy Joel Gardner, Senior Specialist Business Supply Chain Engineer, 3MTURNING A MACHINE VISION LOSING STREAK INTO A MACHINE VISION WINNING STREAKVision systems started making their way into manufacturing in the 1980s and passed through the Gartner® Hype Cycle from the peak of inflated expectations through the trough of disillusionment and have long been on the plateau of productivity. However, many systems still try to meet inflated expectations and lead to disillusionment when the vision system is scrapped and written off. By understanding some basic failure modes and setting proper expectations, your next vision project can be successful and start a winning streak that will help you achieve the elusive plateau of productivity. A PROBLEM WELL STATED IS A PROBLEM HALF SOLVEDCharles Kettering coined this phrase, and it should be the mantra of every vision system. The specification is essential to know what the vision system will accomplish and be the gauge for whether the system is meeting expectations. Joel Gardner
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