Google Cloud and Montreal-based KonnectAi have partnered to introduce AI-powered quality inspection solutions for manufacturers at the Hannover Messe event in Hanover, Germany, from April 22-26.
KonnectAi specializes in visual inspection systems that utilize image recognition algorithms. Manufacturers can deploy these systems to automate quality inspections. The platform allows manufacturers to scan a product’s serial number to trace it and displays images taken during the inspection.
Integration: The AI-powered solution can be integrated into existing quality inspection workflows.
Compatibility: It can be deployed on any camera.
Speed: The system can perform a customer sample inspection in just five seconds, according to KonnectAi.
KonnectAi will leverage Google Cloud’s development platform to enhance its quality inspection tools for manufacturers. Additionally, KonnectAi will utilize Google Cloud’s data analytics solutions, such as BigQuery, to help customers gain insights on product checks.
Jarred Knecht, President of KonnectAi, highlighted the company's mission to provide manufacturers with accessible AI technology. He emphasized the transformative potential of AI for manufacturing, offering companies a competitive edge without the complexity and costs typically associated with large-scale technology implementations.
Carrie Tharp, Vice President for Strategic Industries at Google Cloud, commended KonnectAi for addressing the manufacturing industry's need for tangible AI solutions. She emphasized Google Cloud's commitment to empowering manufacturing workforces with high-tech AI tools for improved quality and efficiency.
The partnership between Google Cloud and KonnectAi aims to revolutionize quality inspection in manufacturing through AI-powered solutions. By offering easy-to-use, efficient, and cost-effective tools, the collaboration seeks to enable manufacturers of all sizes to leverage AI technology effectively. This initiative underscores the growing importance of AI in enhancing quality control and efficiency in the manufacturing sector.
