Manufacturing

Quality Control & Inspection

AI-powered visual inspection, defect detection, and quality assurance across production lines with 95% accuracy

95%

Defect Detection

80%

Cost Reduction

100%

Inspection Coverage

The Challenge

Manufacturing quality control relies on manual inspection, which is slow, inconsistent, and expensive. Human inspectors can only check 5-10% of products, leading to defects reaching customers. The cost of recalls, warranty claims, and brand damage from quality issues runs into billions annually.

Current State Pain Points:

  • Limited Coverage: Only 5-10% of products inspected due to manual process constraints
  • Inconsistent Quality: Human error leads to 15-20% false positive/negative rate
  • High Costs: $50-100 per hour per inspector with 24/7 coverage requirements
  • Recall Risk: Average recall costs $10M+ in direct costs plus brand damage

The Helium Solution

Helium deploys computer vision AI that inspects 100% of products in real-time, detecting defects with 95% accuracy. The system learns from every inspection to continuously improve detection capabilities.

95%

Defect Detection

100%

Inspection Coverage

80%

Cost Reduction

AI-Powered Capabilities

Visual Inspection

High-speed cameras capture every product. AI analyzes images for surface defects, dimensional accuracy, color consistency, and assembly errors in milliseconds.

Continuous Learning

System learns from every inspection, improving accuracy over time. Adapts to new product lines and defect types automatically.

Real-Time Analytics

Track defect rates, identify production issues, and predict quality trends. Alert operators to problems before they escalate.

System Integration

Connects with MES, ERP, and quality management systems. Automatically logs defects, triggers rework, and updates production metrics.

Measurable Business Outcomes

95%

Defect Detection

vs 80% manual

100%

Coverage

Every product inspected

$8M

Annual Savings

Labor + defect prevention

Electronics Manufacturer Case Study

Challenge: A consumer electronics manufacturer producing 500,000 units monthly had 2% defect rate reaching customers, resulting in $15M annual warranty costs and brand damage. Manual inspection covered only 8% of products.

Helium Implementation: Deployed computer vision systems across 12 production lines. AIM trained on 100,000 labeled defect images and integrated with MES and quality management systems.

Results After 90 Days:

  • Defect detection improved from 80% to 95% accuracy
  • 100% of products now inspected (vs 8% previously)
  • Customer defect rate reduced from 2% to 0.3% (85% reduction)
  • Warranty costs reduced from $15M to $3M annually
  • Labor costs reduced by 80% ($5M annual savings)
  • Total annual savings: $17M (warranty + labor + recall prevention)

How It Works

1 Real-Time Image Capture

High-resolution cameras capture multiple angles of each product as it moves through the production line at full speed. No slowdown required.

2 AI Visual Inspection

Computer vision models trained on your specific products and defect types analyze every image in milliseconds, detecting surface defects, dimensional issues, and assembly errors.

3 Intelligent Classification

Defects are automatically classified by type, severity, and root cause. The system learns from historical data to predict which defects will impact performance.

4 Automated Response

Defective products are automatically sorted for rework or scrap. Quality engineers receive instant alerts with images and analysis for critical issues.

Helium vs. Traditional Quality Control

Manual Inspection

Traditional Approach:

  • • Human visual inspection
  • • Sample-based checking (5-10%)
  • • Manual documentation
  • • Inconsistent standards
  • • Fatigue-related errors
  • • Slow feedback loops
Detection Rate
70%
Coverage
8%
Cost per Unit
$2.50

Helium AI Inspection

Automated Solution:

  • ✓ Computer vision inspection
  • ✓ 100% product coverage
  • ✓ Real-time analysis
  • ✓ Consistent standards
  • ✓ Zero fatigue errors
  • ✓ Instant feedback
Detection Rate
95%
↑ 36% improvement
Coverage
100%
↑ 1,150% increase
Cost per Unit
$0.50
↓ 80% reduction

Additional Benefits

Reduced Recalls

Catch defects before they reach customers, eliminating costly recalls and protecting brand reputation

Process Insights

Identify root causes of defects and optimize production processes with data-driven insights

Workforce Optimization

Redeploy quality inspectors to higher-value activities like process improvement and root cause analysis

Compliance Documentation

Automatic generation of quality reports, traceability records, and compliance documentation

Transform Your Quality Control

See how Helium delivers 95% defect detection with 100% coverage

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