Line clearance checks are a critical requirement in manufacturing, ensuring product integrity, regulatory compliance and consumer safety. These inspections verify that production lines are free from residual materials, preventing contamination between batches.
However, traditional manual inspections are slow, labour-intensive and prone to human error. This results in production inefficiencies, costly downtime and increased safety risks.
To address these challenges, Synaptics, 42 Technology, Balluff and Arcturus Networks – four industry leaders in industrial manufacturing, vision systems, Edge AI silicon and software – have developed an advanced AI-enabled automated line clearance solution. This innovative system enhances accuracy, accelerates inspection times and reduces reliance on manual verification, delivering a practical, commercially-viable alternative.
In this white paper, we explore how this new AI-driven approach delivers a cost-effective, scalable and high-performance solution for manufacturers. Download the full white paper to read more.
At the core of this solution is the Synaptics Astra SL1680 Edge AI processor, which enables high-speed, on-device AI decision-making. Paired with Balluff’s high-performance image acquisition system, this approach offers greater workspace coverage and precise contamination detection.
Arcturus Networks’ deep learning models provide adaptable, continuously improving AI-driven classification, while 42 Technology’s expertise ensures seamless integration into existing manufacturing environments.
A concept demonstrator, initially developed for pharmaceutical applications, validates the system’s effectiveness in detecting contaminants and reducing inspection time. Its modular, scalable architecture makes it adaptable across multiple industries, including food and general manufacturing.
This cost-effective, high-performance solution redefines automated line clearance by reducing downtime, improving compliance, and minimising reliance on manual verification.
With its first public demonstration at Embedded World in Germany (March 2025), this breakthrough technology marks a significant advancement in AI-powered industrial inspection, setting new standards for efficiency, accuracy and operational excellence.
In this white paper, we examine the challenges of manual line clearance, the limitations of existing automation solutions and how this new AI-driven approach delivers a cost-effective, scalable and high-performance solution for manufacturers. Download the full white paper to read more.