Automated computer-vision-based defect detection has received much attention with the
increasing surface quality assurance demands for the industrial manufacturing of flat steels …

The computer-vision-based surface defect detection of metal planar materials is a research
hotspot in the field of metallurgical industry. The high standard of planar surface quality in …

The fourth industrial revolution, Industry 4.0, has brought internet, artificial intelligence (AI),
and machine learning (ML) concepts into manufacturing. There is an immediate need to …

Efficient defect classification is one of the most important preconditions to achieve online
quality inspection for hot-rolled strip steels. It is extremely challenging owing to various …

Developments in defect descriptors and computer vision-based algorithms for automatic
optical inspection (AOI) allows for further development in image-based measurements …

Shape is a key characteristic to determine the quality of outgoing flat-rolled products in the
steel industry. It is greatly influenced by flatness, a feature to describe how the surface of a …

Abstract Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs) are widely used by industry to measure
the geometrical features of parts. For a CMM to accurately measure the geometrical features …

An essential industrial application is the examination of surface flaws in hot-rolled steel
strips. While automatic visual inspection tools must meet strict real-time performance criteria …

3D reconstruction based on laser light projection is a well-known method that generally
provides accurate results. However, when this method is used for inspection in uncontrolled …

Infrared thermography offers significant advantages in monitoring the temperature of objects
over time, but crucial aspects need to be addressed. Movements between the infrared …