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For a long time, machine vision systems have been the backbone of quality control, ensuring products meet basic specifications. However, as manufacturing shifted toward high-mix, low-volume runs and product complexity soared, the capabilities of traditional vision systems began to prove inadequate.

When analyzing the cost of quality assurance (QA), most manufacturing managers focus directly on the labor line item. Manual inspection seems deceptively simple and affordable: you hire a few hands, train them on the standard, and pay their wages. In a budget review, this low fixed cost often appears manageable compared to the upfront capital investment required for an automated system.