Sports Turf Quality Inspection — Line-Scan Vision by Intelgic

Inspect every inch. Catch every defect.
Automated, real-time inspection of long sports turf rolls (up to 20+ ft) as they run on your conveyor—powered by Intelgic’s line-scan imaging and AI defect analytics.

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Why Turf Manufacturers Choose Intelgic

100% Inspection with consistency

Continuous line-scan imaging ensures no blind spots.

Stitching & Texture Accuracy

Detect micro-defects that manual inspection misses.

Real-Time Feedback

Flag issues instantly; reduce rework and scrap.

Operator-Friendly

Live dashboard, roll maps, and one-click reports.

Seamless Integration

Connect to PLC/MES for alarms, mark-and-sort, and traceability.

What It Catches (Out-of-the-Box)

Stitching Defects

Gaps, missed/misaligned stitches

Fiber Pattern Issues

Deviations and uneven pile distribution

Color Variation

Shade variation & banding

Contaminants

Foreign threads, debris

Edge Defects

Frays and loose ends

Surface Blemishes

Scuffs, burn or rub marks

How It Works

1

Continuous Imaging

As turf moves on the conveyor, a line-scan camera captures high-resolution lines synchronized to belt speed, reconstructing a seamless full-width image of the entire roll.

2

Uniform Illumination

Specialized line illumination ensures stable, glare-controlled lighting—essential for detecting stitching, shade variation, and texture anomalies.

3

AI Inspection in Real Time

Intelgic's Live Vision AI analyzes each frame on a GPU PC to detect, classify, and localize defects with pixel-level precision.

4

Actionable Output

Trigger alarms/markers, visualize defect coordinates on the Roll Map, and auto-generate batch/roll reports for QA and traceability.

Turf Inspection System

Key Features

Full-Surface Coverage

Inspect long and wide rolls without sampling.

High-Speed Compatible

Tuned for fast conveyors and variable speeds.

Recipe Management

Different SKUs/designs with independent thresholds and ROIs.

Defect Roll Map

Visual heatmap with exact position, length, and severity.

One-Click Reports

PDF/CSV exports; per-roll, per-shift, per-batch.

Integration Hooks

PLC I/O, OPC/REST APIs for MES/ERP connectivity.

Pass/Fail & Class-wise Counts

Production-ready metrics at a glance.

Low-Maintenance

Rugged optics, dust shields, and auto-calibration routines.

System Components (Turnkey)

Line-Scan Camera

Area equivalent up to multi-MP across width

Line Illumination

Uniform, flicker-free lighting module

Industrial GPU PC

Edge processing for 24/7 operation

Operator HMI

Touchscreen interface (optional)

Precision Lens + Filters

Glare control, contrast enhancement

Encoder/Conveyor Sync

Accurate pixel-to-length mapping

Live Vision AI Software

Inspection, analytics, reporting

I/O Panel

Alarms, stack light, optional defect marker

Note: Intelgic supplies all mounting hardware, cable trays, and protection enclosures as part of the turnkey package.

Technical Specifications (Typical)

Roll Dimensions

10–20+ ft (continuous)

Field Width

Configurable (single or multi-camera tiling)

Conveyor Speed

5–20 m/min (application-dependent)

Resolution

Tuned to defect size (as low as 0.5 mm to 2 mm detectable)

Lighting

High-uniformity line light with intensity control

Data Output

PDF/CSV reports, REST/OPC, SQL/NoSQL storage

Live Vision AI — Dashboard & Analytics

Live View + Overlays

See defects as they’re found.

Roll Map Viewer

Navigate by length and width; jump to imagery.

Trend Analytics

Shift/batch trends, top defect classes, Pareto.

Recipe/Threshold Control

Secure roles & permissions.

Digital Quality Certificate

Attach inspection evidence to each roll.

Integration & Workflow

PLC Integration

  • Alarms & triggers
  • Reject/marking controls
  • Line interlocks

MES/ERP Connectivity

  • Roll ID synchronization
  • Batch records
  • Production orders

Data Lake/BI

  • Data Lake exports
  • Plant-wide BI integration
  • Continuous improvement metrics

Results Our Customers See

>95%

Defect Detection for targeted classes

50-60%

Rework Reduction through instant feedback

100%

Traceability with Roll Map evidence

(Metrics vary by defect size and process conditions.)

Frequently Asked Questions

No. The system is designed to achieve full inspection performance using optical line-scan imaging and controlled lighting only.

Yes. We size camera line rate, illumination, and GPU to your conveyor speed and desired defect size.

Use recipes: each SKU gets tuned thresholds, ROIs, color references, and defect classes.

Each roll gets a unique ID and a Roll Map with coordinates, timestamps, and images—pushed to MES/ERP if required.

Most retrofits complete within a short planned maintenance window; mechanical readiness and cable routing influence the schedule.

Ready to Upgrade Your Turf QA?

Let's review your conveyor specs, target defects, and desired detection limits. We'll propose camera/lighting selections, a layout drawing, and a deployment plan.

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