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Genon expands in Indonesia after successful Nike production validation

Artificial intelligence (AI) solutions company Genon is expanding its manufacturing automation business in Indonesia after passing production validation for Nike footwear inspections and securing follow-on projects covering additional quality checks and robotic automation. The company said Wednesday that its AI vision inspection system detected defects in Nike outsoles with accuracy rates of 99.7…

Genon expands in Indonesia after successful Nike production validation

Genon, an AI solutions company, is set to expand its manufacturing automation business in Indonesia following successful validation of its system for Nike footwear inspections. The company recently announced that its AI vision inspection system demonstrated impressive accuracy rates of 99.7 and 99.2 percent in detecting defects in Nike outsoles across two footwear styles. This achievement marks a significant milestone for Genon, as it successfully cleared the final validation for Nike footwear production.

The AI vision inspection system, developed by Genon over the past year, utilizes high-resolution industrial cameras and specialized lighting to capture product surfaces. The AI then analyzes these images to identify defects and classify products according to quality standards. Unlike traditional testing methods, the validation process focused on assessing the system's performance in real production conditions.

Genon plans to develop production-ready models of the technology this year. The company anticipates deploying the AI-driven manufacturing automation system on Nike manufacturing lines beginning in 2027. Over time, Genon intends to gradually expand the technology's use across various products and facilities within its operations.

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