INSPECTA

PRESENCE/ABSENCE CONTROL

Presence/absence verification represents one of the most fundamental yet crucial quality controls in pharmaceutical manufacturing. This control ensures that all necessary components are correctly included in the final product, preventing potentially serious quality issues.

INSPECTA’s presence/absence features employ advanced vision technology to verify that all required elements are properly positioned and that no foreign objects or missing components compromise the product. The system can detect even subtle discrepancies with exceptional precision and consistency.

The reliable detection of missing or unexpected elements provides critical quality assurance throughout the production process. By deploying applications based on this control, pharma manufacturers can prevent costly recalls and protect brand reputation while ensuring patient safety with every product that leaves the manufacturing line.

COLOR CONTROL

Color consistency is a critical quality parameter that extends beyond mere aesthetics in pharmaceutical manufacturing. Color variations often distinguish between different products or indicate different dosage strengths of the same medication, making precise color verification essential for patient safety.

INSPECTA’s color control module employs sophisticated imaging and analysis algorithms to detect even subtle color variations against established references. The system can be set up to monitor specific color parameters including hue, saturation, brightness, and homogeneity across different product components.

Color inspection provides immediate verification that the correct product is being processed, helping to prevent mix-ups between similar products with different active ingredients or dosages. By implementing rigorous color control, manufacturers establish an additional safeguard in their quality assurance process, enhancing both product integrity and patient safety. 

PATTERN CONTROL 

Pattern inspection serves as a sophisticated verification method that analyzes the visual characteristics and geometric patterns of pharmaceutical products and packaging. This control goes beyond simple presence checks by comparing complex visual elements against reference images, to verify print correctness and quality. INSPECTA’s pattern recognition capabilities utilize advanced algorithms to analyze pixel-by-pixel variations across multiple reference images, establishing precise minimum and maximum tolerance parameters. The system identifies deviations from expected patterns, allowing for the detection of subtle defects that might otherwise go unnoticed. 

During production, each inspection image is compared against reference parameters, with closed-shape analysis filtering potential deviations based on minimum area thresholds. This ensures comprehensive pattern verification while eliminating false rejections. By implementing pattern control applications managed by INSPECTA, manufacturers can support their brand identity while ensuring product consistency across all production runs. 

TEXT RECOGNITION (OCR/OCV)

Text recognition through Optical Character Recognition (OCR) and Optical Character Verification (OCV) provides critical verification of printed information on pharmaceutical products and packaging. This type of inspection ensures that all text elements are present, readable, and contain the correct information. INSPECTA’s advanced text recognition capabilities utilize sophisticated algorithms to interpret printed characters from various font styles and printing methods. The system can be configured to either read unknown text (OCR) or verify expected text against a reference (OCV), with support for both standard and deep learning-based recognition methods.

The system provides comprehensive print quality assessment by evaluating parameters such as character completeness, contrast, positioning, and spacing. This ensures not only that the correct information is present but also that it remains legible throughout the product lifecycle. By implementing robust text recognition, manufacturers ensure regulatory compliance and prevent potentially dangerous product mix-ups or incorrect information reaching patient

DIMENSION/MEASUREMENT CONTROL

Precise dimensional verification is essential in pharmaceutical manufacturing, where even minor size variations can impact product efficacy, packaging integrity, or patient experience. Accurate measurement ensures that all components meet strict specifications throughout the production process.

INSPECTA’s dimensional control module employs high-precision imaging and calibrated measurement algorithms to verify critical dimensions with high accuracy. The system can simultaneously evaluate multiple measurement parameters including length, width, diameter, angle, and positional relationships between components.

Each measurement is compared against predetermined tolerance ranges, with customizable alert thresholds that can be adjusted based on product criticality. By implementing dimensional control applications, manufacturers ensure that all components meet precise specifications, enhancing product quality, reducing waste, and maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements.

CODE READING

Code reading capabilities provide essential validation of machine-readable codes that carry product identification information and are at the foundation of comprehensive traceability solutions – provided as well by Antares Vision Group – that ensure compliance with global serialization regulations.

Group 149, Oggetto raggruppatoINSPECTA’s code reading module employs state-of-the-art decoding algorithms to reliably interpret both 1D and 2D codes (e.g. QR, datamatrix) regardless of print quality variations. The system includes optional in-line grading verification that evaluates code quality with refence to industry standards like ISO/IEC 15415 and 15416.

The system can be configured to validate code content against expected formats or database lookups, ensuring that each code contains the correct product information and serialization data, in compliance with any type of supply chain traceability requirement.

MIX-UP CONTROL

Mix-up detection represents a critical safety control that identifies foreign or misplaced products within the production and packaging line. This inspection prevents potentially dangerous product mix-ups, ensuring that only the correct products reach patients.

INSPECTA’s mix-up detection feature employs sophisticated image analysis and pattern recognition to identify unexpected variations in product appearance or positioning. The system can distinguish subtle differences between similar-looking products, providing an essential safeguard against cross-contamination between production batches

This control is particularly crucial when manufacturing similar products with different active ingredient concentrations, where visual differences may be minimal but clinical implications significant. By implementing mix- up detection on packaging equipment, manufacturers establish a critical quality gate that prevents potentially dangerous product variations from reaching patients, enhancing overall safety and compliance.