In 2024, Robin Van Mechelen, one of our top Visual Inspection experts, took on projects spanning Asia, Iceland, South Africa, and Eastern Europe. His expertise in optimizing inspection processes and solving complex challenges has helped pharmaceutical companies achieve greater efficiency, compliance, and reliability.
Optimizing efficiency in Japan
In Japan, Robin participated in a workshop with a global team of experts aimed at enhancing visual inspection processes at a pharmaceutical production site. The project had an ambitious goal: reduce the workload on manual visual inspection (MVI) by optimizing Automated Visual Inspection (AVI) systems.
Robin contributed by:
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Analyzing current processes to uncover areas for improvement.
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Advising on process optimization, with a focus on relieving the workload on MVI by enhancing AVI systems.
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Providing valuable input on how to inspect difficult to inspect products and optimizing the workflow.
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Analyzing the current inspection process and providing input on how to inspect the product more efficiently.
During this workshop, Robin not only provided valuable input on visual inspection but also gained insights into compliance and strategies to be able to increase production efficiency without raising operator costs.
Developing recipes for new products in South Africa
In South Africa, Robin worked on configuring inspection recipes for an automated visual inspection (AVI) system. The project focused on adapting the system to inspect two products, ensuring accurate defect detection and reliable performance.
Inspection recipes define the key parameters for product inspection, including camera settings, rotation speeds, and defect detection thresholds. Robin's role included:
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Configuring and fine-tuning recipes for the two products to ensure optimal inspection performance.
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Balancing defect detection sensitivity with minimal false rejects, ensuring both accuracy and efficiency.
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Adapting existing inspection systems to meet the specific requirements of the new products.
Troubleshooting qualification challenges in Iceland
In Iceland, Robin collaborated with a local team to resolve qualification issues on an Automated Visual Inspection (AVI) system. The system faced challenges with high false reject rates and inconsistent defect detection.
During the qualification process, defect sets provided by eyetec played a crucial role in validating the system’s effectiveness. These sets included a range of typical defects, such as cracks, scratches, particles and cosmetic imperfections.
Robin’s role:
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Reviewing inspection parameters and identifying optimization opportunities.
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Providing expert advice on improving detection capabilities for all critical defect types.
By combining Robin’s expertise with eyetec’s defect sets, the project achieved significant improvements, ensuring the AVI system met qualification standards and reliably detected critical defects.
Addressing complex inspections in Eastern Europe
In Romania, Robin and his colleague Wouter Donkers, worked on an Automated Visual Inspection (AVI) system for viscous products in syringes, a particularly challenging product type. By fine-tuning the system’s parameters, he helped our client achieve optimal defect detection while addressing the unique complexities of the product.
Ready to take your Visual Inspection to the next level?
At eyetec, we focus on addressing complex challenges in visual inspection while ensuring alignment with GMP standards. From supporting production processes to providing on-site solutions, we work alongside pharmaceutical teams to achieve their goals.
Robin’s work is just one example of how eyetec supports clients around the world. If your team faces challenges in visual inspection or CCIT, we’re here to help.
Contact us today to discuss your project and learn how eyetec can provide the expertise you need.
