Automated & Semi-Automated Visual Inspection Support
End-to-end support for AVI and SAVI implementations — from recipe development and equipment design consultation to validation execution and ongoing performance monitoring.
Transitioning to Automated Inspection
Moving from manual visual inspection (MVI) to automated (AVI) or semi-automated (SAVI) systems is one of the most impactful decisions a pharmaceutical manufacturer can make. It increases throughput, reduces human variability, and provides objective, data-driven inspection results.
The transition requires product- and equipment-specific planning. Recipe development, challenge-set design, reference methods, defect population, detection capability, false-reject behavior, and acceptance criteria should be justified in approved protocols. The applicable validation comparison depends on the process, market, and intended use rather than one universal formula.
Support can include representative test materials, study design, recipe-development inputs, protocol frameworks, data review, and investigation support. Final validation conclusions and regulatory decisions remain with the customer's authorized functions.
How We Support Your AVI/SAVI Program
Our support covers every phase of the automated inspection lifecycle — from initial feasibility through ongoing production monitoring.
Recipe Development
Support can address product- and equipment-specific camera, lighting, handling, motion, mask, algorithm, and reject-threshold decisions.
Equipment Design Consultation
Support can be scoped around the customer's selected equipment, station configuration, inspection regions, handling, utilities, and line-integration constraints.
Protocol Frameworks
Risk-based protocol support can define objectives, prerequisites, challenge strategy, data handling, invalid-run rules, and site-approved acceptance criteria.
Qualification Support
Project scope may include representative challenge sets, study planning, execution support, data review, deviation handling, and technical reporting.
Statistical Analysis
Reject limit establishment, probability of detection calculations, and false reject rate optimization. We help you find the balance between sensitivity and throughput.
Ongoing Monitoring
Periodic requalification programs, trend analysis, and recipe maintenance support to ensure your system continues to perform as validated.
AVI vs. SAVI: Understanding the Difference
| Characteristic | AVI (Automated) | SAVI (Semi-Automated) |
|---|---|---|
| Inspection Decision | Machine-only | Human + machine |
| Throughput | Equipment-, product-, and recipe-specific | Equipment-, product-, and operator-method-specific |
| Best For | Products and volumes with demonstrated machine capability | Uses where controlled presentation plus human decision-making is justified |
| Operator Involvement | Monitoring only | Active inspection role |
| Validation Complexity | Higher (recipe + system) | Moderate (system + operator) |
We support both AVI and SAVI implementations. The right choice depends on your product characteristics, production volume, and regulatory strategy.
Equipment Compatibility
We work with all major automated visual inspection equipment platforms. Our test kits and validation support are equipment-agnostic — designed to work with your existing infrastructure regardless of manufacturer.
Planning an AVI or SAVI Implementation?
Whether you are installing new equipment, optimizing existing recipes, or preparing for validation — we can help. Let us discuss your project requirements.