Intel

There are few things more frustrating than getting a much-anticipated delivery only to find it broken. For a business, whether it’s supplying a car part or an oven door, manufacturing accuracy and delivering quality goods to consumers is essential.

Eigen Innovations, an AI software company based in New Brunswick, Canada, ensures consumers receive high-quality products by helping manufacturers produce defect-free goods in the factory. With the help of Intel technology, Eigen helps manufacturers save time and money, all while increasing customer satisfaction.

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Jon Weiss, Eigen Innovations’ chief revenue officer, explains that his company’s automated inspection solutions help manufacturers find hidden defects on their production lines. Recognizing and fixing problems early makes the process more efficient and cost-effective, allowing manufacturers to ensure they complete the best product every time they make it. Rather than conducting random sample quality testing, each part on the production line is reviewed for defects using Eigen’s OneView AI platform.

Quality is King

Defects on the production line are inefficient and costly. In a world powered by consumerism and with the cost of goods increasing, companies must consider the cost of quality in manufacturing. Weiss defines the cost of quality as the total cost associated with the production of poor-quality products.

“The manufacturing industry typically has razor-thin margins,” Weiss says, “and yet many companies don’t know their cost of quality.” When they do add it up, he says, quality “can cost a manufacturer up to a whopping 40% of revenue.”

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