AI-powered photo-array surface scanning system that detects holes, knots, cracks, pitch pockets and wormholes in real-time. The most cost-effective wood surface inspection system on the market — delivering consistent, fatigue-free grading every shift.
The iPAWS-3 is a breakthrough AI-powered smart veneer surface scanning system capable of detecting defects such as holes, knots, edge splits and cracks, pitch pockets, and wormholes in real-time at production line speeds.
Using an innovative photo-array line-scanning technology combined with highly intelligent image processing algorithms, the system classifies surface defects instantly and can be configured for automated grading, routing, or rejection — all without slowing your line.
Unlike costly laser-based systems, iPAWS-3 is purpose-built for wood processing economics: affordable entry, industrial-grade durability, and seamless integration with existing auto-stackers and grading systems. This provides the market with a second, more economical option for high-performance surface quality scanning.
Human inspection is inconsistent, prone to fatigue, and expensive. iPAWS-3 delivers the same high standard every minute of every shift — and logs every decision for audit and process improvement.
Five integrated stages — from veneer entry to graded output — operating continuously at full production speed.
Green or dry veneer sheets feed into the inline scanner from peeling or dryer output conveyors — no speed reduction required.
High-speed line-scan cameras capture the full width of each veneer sheet in real-time, generating a complete surface image at line speed.
Deep learning algorithms analyse the image in under 15ms — classifying defect type, size, location, and severity per veneer sheet.
Full production data is logged per sheet — defect frequency, grade distribution, and shift summaries — enabling root-cause analysis and process improvement.
Configured to detect all standard veneer surface defect types — with custom defect profiles available per wood species and grade standard.
Industrial-grade line-scan cameras capture the full veneer width in a single pass — no moving parts, no frame gaps, no missed defects.
Trained on thousands of veneer defect images across multiple wood species. Continuously improves classification accuracy with production data.
Detection, classification, and marking output signals within 15ms of sheet entry — well within the timing window of high-speed lines.
Connects directly to auto-stackers and grading systems via digital I/O or IIoT protocol — no manual intervention between scan and sort.
Watch how the high-speed photo-array technology handles real-time defect detection and automated grading across multiple wood species at full production speed.
iPAWS-3 integrates seamlessly with other EUNIAN smart control systems for a fully automated, data-driven production line.
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