SuPAR – Visual Inspection with AI

Mobile AR Solution for Efficient and Traceable Quality Inspections

SuPAR

Visual Quality Control Using Augmented Reality and Artificial Intelligence

SuPAR helps companies perform visual quality inspections of components and assemblies. The mobile solution superimposes existing CAD data directly onto the actual test object. This allows deviations, missing components, and assembly errors to be identified quickly and directly on the component.

Test results, notes, and images are recorded digitally and clearly assigned to the respective component. This reduces the need for manual documentation steps and creates a traceable basis for coordination, approvals, and other quality processes.

SuPAR is suitable for applications including manufacturing, quality assurance, assembly, incoming goods inspection, and tool and fixture construction.

Highlights

Inspection

Compare target and actual values directly on the component

SuPAR displays the CAD model as an augmented reality overlay on the actual component. This allows inspectors to directly compare geometries, component positions, and defined features with one another.

Any discrepancies or missing components are immediately visible in the work area. The inspection is conducted on-site without unnecessarily interrupting the ongoing process.

Logging

Document test results digitally and unambiguously

Any discrepancies found can be documented directly during the inspection using notes, markings, and photos. The information is stored in the digital twin and thus remains clearly assigned to the respective inspection area.

Based on the collected data, structured comment and checklist templates can be created. This simplifies the further processing of the results and reduces the need for manual follow-up work.

Communication

Evaluate Test Results Together

The integrated 3D viewer allows users to view the component, the CAD model, and any detected deviations simultaneously. This enables those involved to contextualize inspection results more quickly and discuss them in a targeted manner.

If necessary, additional specialists can be brought into the coordination process via existing communication solutions such as Microsoft Teams. This facilitates collaboration between quality assurance, manufacturing, engineering, and external partners.

Typical Applications

Assembly Inspection

Assemblies can be checked for completeness, correct positioning, and potential assembly errors.

Incoming Goods Inspection

Delivered components can be visually compared with existing CAD data and defined quality requirements.

Prototypes and Initial Sampling

Deviations in prototypes, individual parts, and pre-production components are documented directly on the test object.

Tool and Fixture Manufacturing

SuPAR assists with the visual inspection of tools, gauges, fixtures, and manufacturing aids.

Manufacturing and Quality Assurance

Recurring visual and completeness checks can be prepared, conducted, and documented digitally.

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

How long does it take to prepare an inspection?

The required tracking geometry is prepared based on the existing CAD data. Inspection features and relevant areas can then be defined in SuPAR Composer.

Can existing CAD data be used?

Yes, SuPAR uses your existing CAD data as the basis for the AR overlay.

What types of tests can be performed using SuPAR?

SuPAR is particularly well-suited for visual comparisons of actual versus target conditions, completeness checks, assembly inspections, and the documentation of visible deviations.

Can I take notes and photos during the exam?

Yes. Notes, markings, and photos can be captured directly during the inspection and assigned to the corresponding area of the digital twin.

Can SuPAR be integrated into existing systems?

SuPAR can be integrated into existing data management, documentation, and collaboration processes. The specific possibilities depend on the existing system environment and the particular use case.

What hardware is required?

A compatible iPad is used for mobile AR inspection. The CAD data and inspection procedures are prepared using SuPAR Composer on a Windows PC.

Discover SuPAR Now

Experience how augmented reality can revolutionize your quality inspection. We would be happy to show you SuPAR live in an individual demo.

Gladly there for you

Klaus
Klaus Baumgartner
Technology & process consulting SuPAR