Vision Systems — AI-Enabled Inspection, Orientation, and Quality Control (Edge Processing)

Mexx delivers industrial vision systems that verify product orientation, presence, and quality in real time. We deploy AI-enabled vision at the edge (onboard processing) where it adds value—reducing latency, avoiding unnecessary image traffic, and improving decision-making on complex visual variability. For deterministic checks (measurement, presence, positioning), we also apply proven rule-based vision for consistent and auditable results.

Mexx is an integration agent for Cognex and Omron vision systems, and we engineer complete inspection stations, reject handling, and PLC/HMI integration..

What the vision systems do

The vision systems inspects products as they move through a controlled viewing zone. They can confirm orientation, check for visual defects, verify key features, and signal downstream actions—accept, divert, reject, or re-orient—without slowing production.

For high-speed lines, an optional spacing/feeding module can be added to create consistent product gaps and reliable image capture.

How it works (process)

• Product presentation: product is stabilised and optionally spaced to ensure repeatable imaging.
• Image capture: camera(s) acquire images under controlled lighting to minimise reflections and variability.
• Edge processing: decisions are made locally using either AI-enabled vision (classification) or rule-based vision (measurement/presence), or a hybrid approach.
• PLC decision output: pass/fail, grade, orientation, coordinates, or counts are sent to the control system.
• Action: product is accepted, diverted, rejected (e.g., air blast), or queued for rework.
• Monitoring: HMI provides live status, alarms, and optional reporting/logging.

Key features

• AI-enabled vision (edge processing) — Optional for complex classification tasks
• Rule-based vision for deterministic checks (measurement, presence, positioning)
• 5” touchscreen for operation and production information
• Setup / engineering station — Optional (larger display and controls for commissioning)
• Status indication via light tower and PLC fault states
• Reject handling via air blast or integration to diverters/robotic handling
• PLC controlled with clean IO and network integration paths
• Independent floor-mounted frame for stability and alignment (where required)
• Safety-first design: guarding and interlocks engineered to meet applicable AU/NZ requirements and site risk assessments

Applications

• Packaging & palletising
• Plastics & moulding
• Pharmaceuticals & nutraceuticals
• Machining & fabrication
• Mining and industrial processing
• Agriculture and materials handling
• Construction materials and test automation