AI cannot understand manufacturing defects with numerical data alone. Integrating process images and inspection images lets AI learn real defect causes and turn inspection into a data‑generation process.

Tsubako Kansai and Nabtesco introduce Quitto, a one‑hand, tool‑less alternative to Tri‑Clamp sanitary piping. It speeds up disassembly, reduces operator burden, and improves hygiene workflows in food and pharmaceutical plants.