Products & Solutions

Products & Solutions

System categories SSI delivers

Each category includes what it does, problems it solves, use cases, and the technologies involved. If you aren’t sure which category applies, send a short description and SSI will route it correctly.

What to expect on a project

  • Clear requirements and acceptance criteria up front
  • Design decisions made for reliability and supportability
  • Integration that matches real factory constraints
  • Practical handoff: how to run it, what matters, how to get support
Fastest start: email a short description to sales@ssi-co.com with part photos and basic throughput/quality requirements.
Products → Vision Systems

Vision inspection systems

Modular inspection platforms designed for real production environments.

SSI offers standardized vision inspection platforms built to adapt to a wide range of industrial applications. Our vision inspection platforms are designed as modular products, not one-off machines, allowing customers to scale inspection capability without redesigning their process.

Our vision systems support inspection, identification, verification, and traceability using industry-proven vision and scanning technologies.

Vision Stand

Single-side or top-down inspection platform for verification, identification, and targeted checks.

  • Single inspection face (standard)
  • Configurable camera, scanner, or sensor mounting
  • Integrated lighting solutions
  • PLC-controlled system with HMI interface

The Vision Stand is the base platform for future expansion into a Vision Tunnel.

Vision Tunnel

Multi-side inspection platform for continuous-motion applications that require more coverage.

  • Multi-side inspection from 1 side up to full surround coverage
  • Supports vision inspection, barcode reading, or mixed sensing
  • Modular mechanical structure adaptable to many layouts
  • PLC and HMI-based control architecture

IVT In‑Line Vision Tunnel

In-line multi-camera inspection tunnel for packaged goods at production line speeds. Configurable tracking and reject handling, with standard pass/fail logging and CSV export.

Multi-Sided Thread Inspection Sort System

Multi-view vision inspection for external thread damage at production line speeds. Coverage and inspection logic are configured to the part and acceptance criteria, with pass/fail outputs for sorting workflows.

Easy Reader Control Console

Standalone console for barcode/QR verification with simple setup and clear HMI feedback. Provides pass/fail outputs for alarms, line stops, or reject actions, with standard logging and CSV export.

Pack and Track Station

Operator-guided packing station that verifies order contents using barcode, weight, and/or vision checks before an order can be completed. Includes standard pass/fail logging and CSV export; label printing and system integration are scoped to your workflow (optional where required).

Watch Dog Station

Compact verification station that checks part size and/or weight against a scanned traveler or work order. Provides clear operator pass/fail feedback with standard logging and CSV export; label printing and integrations are scoped to your workflow (optional where required).

Each platform shares a common mechanical and controls foundation, allowing systems to grow as inspection needs change.

Vision Stand – Single-Side Inspection Platform

The Vision Stand is a standalone inspection system designed for single-side or top-down vision applications. It provides a compact, flexible solution for inspection, verification, and identification tasks where full multi-side coverage is not required.

The Vision Stand also serves as the base platform for future expansion into a Vision Tunnel.

Typical applications

  • Presence / absence inspection
  • Dimensional checks
  • Print and label verification
  • Barcode and data reading
  • Offline inspection or inline sampling

Core characteristics

  • Single inspection face (standard)
  • Configurable camera, scanner, or sensor mounting
  • Integrated lighting solutions
  • PLC-controlled system with HMI interface
  • Designed for industrial environments

Expandability

The Vision Stand is engineered so it can be upgraded into a Vision Tunnel when additional inspection coverage is required. This allows customers to start with a simple system and expand without replacing the entire platform.

Vision Tunnel – Multi-Side Inspection Platform

The Vision Tunnel is a modular, multi-side inspection system designed to inspect products as they pass through a defined inspection zone. It enables reliable inspection, identification, and verification from multiple sides without stopping or rotating the product.

The Vision Tunnel uses the same core architecture as the Vision Stand, expanded to support additional inspection faces.

Key capabilities

  • Multi-side inspection from 1 side up to full surround coverage
  • Supports vision inspection, barcode reading, or mixed sensing
  • Designed for continuous-motion applications
  • Modular mechanical structure adaptable to many layouts
  • PLC and HMI-based control architecture

Inspection coverage

  • Standard configurations: 1–3 sides
  • Expanded configurations: up to 6 sides
  • Custom configurations: full surround coverage available when required

Coverage is defined by the application and inspection goals, not by a fixed product limitation.

Inspection & Sorting Systems

Automated inspection cells that evaluate each part and route it based on measurable quality results.

Capabilities

  • Detect dimensional, surface, and feature defects
  • Make pass/fail decisions with automated reject handling
  • Sort and count parts by inspection result
  • Log inspection data for quality reporting

Typical technologies

  • Area scan cameras
  • Line scan and 3D profiling sensors
  • Barcode readers and verification tools

Common use cases

  • Dimensional conformance checks
  • Presence/absence verification
  • Defect-based sorting before downstream operations

Robotic / Labor Assist Systems

Robot-assisted cells that take over repetitive handling tasks to improve throughput and ergonomics.

Capabilities

  • Automate pick-and-place and part transfer operations
  • Support assembly steps with repeatable motion control
  • Integrate infeed, outfeed, and fixture interaction
  • Reduce operator strain on high-cycle tasks

Common use cases

  • Machine tending
  • Repetitive assembly support
  • End-of-line part transfer

Typical technologies

  • SCARA robots
  • 6-axis robots
  • PLC and safety controller integration

Vision Integration Systems

Turnkey vision systems added to new or existing equipment to automate inspection and verification.

Capabilities

  • Build standalone or inline vision inspection stations
  • Integrate with PLCs, robots, and machine controls
  • Perform inspection, measurement, and code verification
  • Send inspection records to plant or quality databases

Common use cases

  • Inline quality checks at production speed
  • Barcode and OCR verification for traceability
  • Automated pass/fail feedback to upstream equipment

Typical technologies

  • 2D and 3D machine vision
  • Barcode and OCR toolsets
  • PLC and HMI interfaces

Automated Laser Marking Enclosures

Enclosed laser workcells that apply permanent part marks and connect results to traceability workflows.

Capabilities

  • Apply serial, lot, and 2D code marks in an enclosed cell
  • Control part fixturing and marking sequence
  • Link marking events to production databases
  • Verify mark quality before part release

Typical use cases

  • Direct part identification
  • UDI and 2D code marking
  • Traceability record generation

Custom Automation Machines

Purpose-built automation machines engineered around a specific production process and output target.

Capabilities

  • Design one-off or low-volume special-purpose machines
  • Automate process steps not covered by standard equipment
  • Develop controls, safety, and operator interfaces
  • Install, commission, and validate performance on site

Common use cases

  • Unique assembly or test processes
  • High-mix production with dedicated tooling
  • Retrofits where floor space or flow is constrained
Contract services

Manufacturing & contract services

Contract services and machining support for customer production needs and internal build requirements.

Contract sorting

  • Acceptance-based separation and verification
  • Criteria driven by customer requirements
  • Consistent handling and clear communication

Contract assembly

  • Repeatable assembly steps
  • Basic checks for consistency
  • Support for overflow or ongoing work

CNC machining

  • Fixtures and tooling support
  • Prototype and production parts as needed
  • Machining support for automation builds

Precision turning & milling

  • To-print parts for tooling and customer needs
  • Supportable tolerances and repeatability
  • Practical communication and timelines
Contract services typically route through sales@ssi-co.com. If it’s urgent, call 815.315.0863.