Iris Inspection Machines

As a global leader in glass container inspection, IRIS Inspection Machines redefines industry standards with its next-generation EVOLUTION NEO series and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. Designed to minimize operator dependency, streamline job changes, and enable real-time connectivity between hot-end and cold-end operations, IRIS inspection systems deliver maximum precision for zero-defect production.

WENSPECT – Complete Cold End Line Alliance

• Synergy of IRIS & Heye International: Combining IRIS’s expertise in camera inspection with Heye International’s mechanical and starwheel check inspection technology, WENSPECT offers turnkey, full-line quality control solutions for the cold end of container glass plants.
• Full Data Connectivity: All inspection equipment along the line communicates seamlessly with each other and plant management systems, providing centralized control and rich data analytics.

Evolution NEO – Ultimate (All-in-One Multi-Function Inspection Machine)

• Combined Sidewall, Base & Finish Inspection: The flagship EVOLUTION NEO Ultimate integrates body/sidewall, base, finish, and verticality inspections into a single, compact machine footprint.
• NEO Intelligence: Powered by advanced AI algorithms, it automatically classifies complex defects. Operators simply define defect size thresholds while the machine identifies defect types (stones, blisters, checks, etc.) autonomously.
• Space-Saving Efficiency: Delivers comprehensive, single-station quality control while optimizing valuable floor space on high-speed production lines.

Evolution NEO – Sidewall (Sidewall & Body Inspection Machine)

• AI-Powered Defect Recognition: Detects body defects such as stones, blisters, inclusions, and dimensional deformations using high-resolution cameras. With NEO Intelligence, defect classification is entirely automated.
• 3D Engraving & Mold Number Filtering: Advanced 3D modeling isolates logos, embossing, and mold numbers to eliminate false rejects and highlight true defects.
• Hot End Connected: Shares defect images and data in real time with IS machine operators at the hot end, enabling immediate corrective actions to boost overall pack-to-melt ratios.

Evolution NEO – Base & Finish (Base, Finish & Verticality Inspection Machine)

• Comprehensive Base & Finish Inspection: Performs high-precision inspection of base defects (cracks, stones, contamination) and finish geometries (inner/outer diameter, deformities, finish checks).
• Non-Contact Verticality Measurement: Accurately measures container verticality and lean without physical contact.
• Fast & Repeatable Job Changes: Features a comprehensive pre-set library, drastically reducing adjustment times during article changeovers.

Oculus NEO (Camera-Based Check Inspection System)

• Advanced Check Detection: Developed in partnership with Video Systems, OCULUS NEO utilizes compact high-resolution cameras and advanced optical algorithms to accurately detect checks—one of the most critical defect types in glass manufacturing.
• Universal Integration: Designed for universal compatibility, easily retrofitting into any carousel inspection machine on the market.
• iBot AI Assistant Support: Fully compatible with IRIS’s iBot AI assistant, advancing smart factory (Industry 4.0) initiatives and significantly reducing scrap rates.