Detect potential pipeline welding defects with greater speed and accuracy than the human eye using the VIA Factory AI Pipeline Weld Visual Inspection Solution.
Featuring an optimized AI model that identifies defects by analyzing RT (Radiographic Testing) images taken by an industrial camera, this powerful and scalable solution reduces the time required for an inspection to just five seconds per film compared to nearly five minutes when conducted manually. By eliminating the possibility of human errors caused by inattentiveness, tiredness, and inconsistency, the solution also delivers higher levels of accuracy than manual processes – achieving a pipeline welding defect detection recall rate of close to 100%.
By standardizing the pipeline welding defect inspection process, the VIA Factory AI Pipeline Visual Inspection Solution not only boosts operational efficiency but also enhances worksite safety and environmental protection through the more effective prevention of leaks and explosions. Combining powerful Edge AI processing capabilities with seamless connectivity to an ERP network or corporate cloud, the solution delivers rich operational insights that enterprises can leverage to further enhance the productivity and safety of their facilities.
Features
The VIA Factory AI Pipeline Weld Visual Inspection Solution is fast and easy to deploy in the most demanding industrial environments. It is comprised of the following key components and can be customized to meet specific usage requirements:
- High-performance AI inferencing and training server powered by NVIDIA RTX GPUs
- Optimized pipeline welding defect AI model for analyzing RT images
- Industrial RT camera
- Ethernet LAN connectivity
Benefits
Increases defect detection accuracy to nearly 100%
Cuts defect detection times from 5 minutes to 5 seconds per film
Boosts efficiency through lower staffing requirements
Fast and easy to deploy with seamless network connectivity
Enhances worksite safety through improved leak and explosion prevention
Use Cases
The VIA Factory AI Pipeline Weld Visual Inspection Solution has enabled one of the top ten petrochemical companies in the world to boost pipeline welding defect detection recall rates to close to 100%, leading to greater efficiency through significant savings in staffing and production downtime costs as well as a safer and cleaner environment. This proven solution can be customized for a wide variety of industries, including energy production and distribution, chemicals and plastics manufacturing, and water utilities.
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