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Welcome to Yield:
The New Blog from Elementary
Every pioneering product has a unique vision. Yield, Elementary's new blog, is committed to sharing the stories, ideas, and perspectives that illuminate our journey towards a zero-defect world.

Articles & Guides

Insights and practical advice on AI-driven vision inspection and how it's transforming manufacturing.
Should You Replace or Enhance Your Machine Vision System?
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2 min read
Should You Replace or Enhance Your Machine Vision System?
Eddie Mancera
Head of Product
When machine vision systems aren't meeting quality goals, the default response is often replacement. But there's another option: enhancement.
February 12, 2025
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3 min read
The Hidden Cost of Delayed Quality Data: Why Weeks-Old Reports Are Costing Manufacturers Millions
The Hidden Cost of Delayed Quality Data: Why Weeks-Old Reports Are Costing Manufacturers Millions
Manufacturing's dirty secret: most quality managers operate in the dark. While production lines run 24/7, quality data often arrives weeks after problems occur. By then, defective products have shipped, materials have been wasted, and the same issues have replicated across multiple shifts.
Eddie Mancera
Head of Product
June 11, 2024
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7 min read
Production Control from Afar: 7 Ways in Which Remote Monitoring Transforms Manufacturing
Production Control from Afar: 7 Ways in Which Remote Monitoring Transforms Manufacturing
Managing a manufacturing process away from the factory floor is no longer the stuff of science fiction.
Anh Cao
Director of Demand Generation
January 30, 2024
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4 min read
Why Are Product Recalls So Costly and What Can You Do to Avoid Them?
Why Are Product Recalls So Costly and What Can You Do to Avoid Them?
Product recalls are expensive. When manufacturers discover that their products contain defects or are not compliant with safety standards, they are responsible for notifying the consumers and removing all affected items from the shelves, warehouses, storerooms, and customers’ homes.
Anh Cao
Director of Demand Generation
November 28, 2023
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3 min read
Bridging the Gap: How Elementary Powers the Transition to Industry 4.0
Bridging the Gap: How Elementary Powers the Transition to Industry 4.0
Next Generation Vision Solutions Help Manufacturers Get Onboard with Industry 4.0 Technologies
Anh Cao
Director of Demand Generation
September 4, 2023
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5 min read
Move over, manual inspections. The future belongs to AI-powered machine vision systems that learn and adapt.
Move over, manual inspections. The future belongs to AI-powered machine vision systems that learn and adapt.
Manual inspections are inconsistent and prone to errors. So is traditional machine vision. Modern manufacturers need vision systems that can adapt to changing conditions and learn from the data they collect.
Anh Cao
Director of Demand Generation
August 9, 2023
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3 min read
7 Benefits of Implementing a Next-Gen AI-Powered Visual Inspection System
7 Benefits of Implementing a Next-Gen AI-Powered Visual Inspection System
Quality control is an essential part of any manufacturing process. Units that come off the production line need to be inspected to determine whether they meet specifications for the final product and to ensure that damaged, defective, or unsafe items don’t end up being shipped to customers.
Anh Cao
Director of Demand Generation
June 28, 2023
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AI-Powered Anomaly Detection
AI-Powered Anomaly Detection
How are you currently handling your quality inspections? If you're not automating your inspections with AI-driven vision systems, you could be missing defects.
Elementary
AI-Driven Vision Inspection
June 28, 2023
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4 min read
Solving Quality Inspection for CPG Manufacturing
Solving Quality Inspection for CPG Manufacturing
In the world of consumer packaged goods (CPG), the container is just as important as the product itself. The quality of the container can be a significant factor in the consumer's perception of the product's overall quality.
Elementary
AI-Driven Vision Inspection
October 19, 2022
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Elementary: Close The Loop on Quality
Elementary: Close The Loop on Quality
You build products that your customers love. But, when there are problems with your production, it’s everyone’s problem. Introducing Elementary – to close the loop on your quality inspection strategy.
Elementary
AI-Driven Vision Inspection
October 17, 2022
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2.5 min read
Faster and Simpler QA Services: Quality as a Service
Faster and Simpler QA Services: Quality as a Service
Automated quality control systems have transformed the manufacturing process. They are fast, reliable, and accurate at detecting errors and typically less expensive than human inspectors. However, a significant caveat arises when considering full implementation.
Mike Bruchanski
Vice President of Product
November 10, 2021
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4 min read
Make the Leap From Manual to Automated Visual Inspections
Make the Leap From Manual to Automated Visual Inspections
A connected, digital world has conditioned people to expect near-instant gratification by enabling delivery of products – sometimes within days -- that meet strict specifications and high quality standards. Manufacturers are under enormous pressure to meet these expectations to ensure customer satisfaction and maintain their market share in an increasingly fast-paced and competitive world.
Richard Harris
Former Marketing Director
July 25, 2021
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4 min read
Digital Eyes on the Line: An AI Machine Vision System
Digital Eyes on the Line: An AI Machine Vision System
Unlike traditional, rules-based machine vision algorithms, Elementary's AI-based solution can solve many typically challenging problems
Richard Harris
Former Marketing Director
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