Instrumental

Find and fix product issues with data and AI

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Description

Instrumental provides an AI-driven data platform tailored for engineering and operations teams involved in building complex electronics. It assists throughout the entire product lifecycle, from New Product Introduction (NPI) to mass production and digital transformation. The platform aggregates siloed manufacturing data, including images and test results, connecting it via serial numbers to create a traceable digital record for each unit.

By leveraging AI, Instrumental helps teams proactively identify and resolve issues. It features capabilities for discovering novel defects using anomaly detection, even with small sample sizes, and intercepting known defects through automated visual inspections suitable for high-mix environments. Furthermore, the platform significantly speeds up failure analysis by pinpointing potential root causes quickly, thereby improving quality, yield, and engineering efficiency while reducing costs associated with rework and field failures.

Key Features

Data Aggregation: Gathers siloed manufacturing data across the product lifecycle into a traceable record connected by serial numbers.
Novel Defect Discovery (Discover AI): Uses anomaly-detecting, continuously learning AI on real-time data to find new defects.
Known Defect Interception (Operate AI): Augments operator judgment with AI for visual inspections and monitoring in high-mix scenarios.
Accelerated Failure Analysis (Solve AI): Identifies and helps eliminate potential root causes in minutes using AI correlations and analysis.
Trace Platform: Provides 100% traceability with a real-time manufacturing data record, including image calibration, alignment, and serial number lookup.
Real-time Monitoring: Offers near real-time data access, anomaly heat maps, operational dashboards, and SPC alerts.
High-Mix Compatibility: AI inspection capabilities are designed to work effectively in high-mix manufacturing environments.
Data Volume Management: Offers data and image bundles with rollover for unused volumes.

Use Cases

Accelerating New Product Introduction (NPI)
Improving Mass Production Quality and Yield
Driving Manufacturing Data and AI Transformation
Reducing Electronics Failure Analysis Time
Detecting Novel and Known Manufacturing Defects
Creating a Digital Thread for Product Traceability
Enhancing Engineering Efficiency in Hardware Development
Reducing Field Failures and Warranty Costs
Ensuring Zero Defect Escapes in Production
Standardizing Quality Processes Across Manufacturing Sites

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I get a monthly license to the platform and AI capabilities?

Annual licenses are standard as they are found most beneficial, allowing use on multiple lines and products. However, monthly packages are offered for specific emergency situations requiring AI capabilities for a shorter period.

How do I predict my data and image volume?

The Instrumental team can assist in estimating the required data and image volumes for your program. Unused data and images can be rolled over into the next licensing cycle.

What kind of support services are included?

A standard level of support is provided to all customers, including remote setup, user training, and technical support. Upgraded support packages with enhanced SLAs and more support hours are also available.

Am I buying hardware/station?

You can integrate your own equipment or use Instrumental's equipment by licensing the station-as-a-service for a nominal fee. These stations can be redeployed on other lines or projects.