LG Innotek said Tuesday that it will collaborate with US chipmaker Intel on applying artificial intelligence to vision inspection systems across its production lines.

Vision inspection is a process used in manufacturing to detect external defects or anomalies in products.

Traditionally performed by human inspectors, the method has been increasingly automated using cameras, with AI further enhancing accuracy and consistency. The adoption of AI can significantly reduce product defect rates, according to the company.

Under the new partnership, LG Innotek will deploy Intel’s AI vision inspection solution based on integrated graphics processing units across its manufacturing facilities.

An i-GPU is a GPU embedded within a CPU, enabling AI capabilities without the need for high-cost external GPUs or additional PC installations.

LG Innotek first introduced Intel’s AI vision solution to its mobile camera module production line last year.

This year, the company plans to expand implementation to other facilities, including its Gumi Plant 4, which serves as a key site for producing flip-chip ball grid array substrates -- a next-generation semiconductor component.

Adopting AI-driven smart factory technologies is part of LG Innotek’s broader strategy to enhance cost competitiveness and manufacturing innovation.

The company expects Intel’s AI solution to improve the precision of its inspection processes, potentially boosting defect detection accuracy to 100 percent. It also anticipates a 1.5-fold reduction in the time required for AI training processes.

Looking ahead, both companies plan to deepen cooperation in intelligent production systems.

“Our collaboration with Intel is accelerating the pace of smart factory deployment. We will continue to strengthen the partnership to deliver differentiated customer value through innovation in manufacturing,” said Lee Sang-seok, vice president of the production innovation center at LG Innotek.

By Jie Ye-eun (yeeun@heraldcorp.com)