Mobile AI First Tyre Inspection
The Requirement :
When tyre molds are changed the very first tyre must be inspected carefully to ensure every marking on the sidewall is correct. Manual checks are slow and large automated inspection machines are expensive and difficult to deploy across multiple lines.
What YAFE Delivered :
A simple mobile app powered by AI that performs the entire first tyre inspection without any special hardware. Operators capture tyre images using a phone and the app instantly validates all required markings against the correct design data. No big machines. No complex setup. Inspection can be done anywhere on the shop floor.
Key Highlights :
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Real time validation through a single smartphone
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Reads brand name DOT code size and all required symbols
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Auto generated inspection report for quality approval
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Easily linked with MES for batch level traceability
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Rapid deployment across plants and lines
Client : Leading tyre manufacturers
Technical Superiority :
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Advanced OCR tuned for tyre embossing and low contrast text
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Cloud powered AI for accurate recognition
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Supports multiple tyre models through recipe configuration
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Scales instantly across lines without equipment cost
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No lighting rigs or industrial cameras required
Customer Benefits :
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Faster approval of first tyre speeds up production start
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Significant cost saving by replacing dedicated inspection machines
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Higher accuracy than manual checking
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Complete digital record of every first tyre approval
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Ideal for high mix production with frequent mold changes
Why YAFE Excelled :
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Strong tyre industry knowledge
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App designed for real shop floor environments
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Reliable AI that works on the move
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Zero disruption to the existing workflow
Conclusion :
This innovation turns first tyre inspection into a quick mobile process. With the power of AI in smartphone manufacturers gain accuracy speed and traceability without investing in large equipment.