How to inspect ceramic tiles with computer vision

How can a tile maker use computer vision to sort tiles for surface defects and shade?

Place a camera and steady lighting over the line after the kiln, then use a model trained on the plant own tile images to mark likely cracks, chipped edges or corners, pinholes, glaze drips, spots and print faults on decorated tiles. The tool can also group tiles by shade so each box looks even. Each mark points to the tile and the spot on it, so a trained sorter can confirm the grade before tiles are boxed. The model only flags and groups tiles; people make the final grade and shade call, and the existing size and flatness checks stay in place.

What this means in practice

Set up a fixed camera and steady lighting after the kiln so every tile is captured the same way
Collect images of tiles that sorters have already graded and shaded, for each product and glaze
Label the surface defects and shade groups the quality team uses
Show sorters the marked tile and suggested grade and shade, and record their final call
Add reviewed images back into training whenever a new design, glaze or kiln setting comes in

How Lid Vizion approaches it

We start with the business decision and operating context, define ownership and measurable milestones, then use configuration, integrations, automation, or custom software only where each earns its place.

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