Flexible & Efficient Quality Inspection

Deep-learning-based Classification Of Images

MVTec offers powerful methods for image classification, where image data is assigned to a predefined class. 

The goal is automated decision-making, such as determining whether an image is good or bad, or belongs to a specific type. This technology is commonly used in inspection and quality control applications.

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Deep-learning-based Classification

Deep learning-based classification in MVTec software enables fast and reliable assignment of images to trained classes. A simple folder structure is sufficient for training, eliminating the need for tedious individual annotation. This reduces the effort required for data preparation and development, resulting in short setup times.

The classification process is highly efficient, delivering low error rates even under varying lighting conditions or with complex objects. This makes the method ideal for automated inspection processes in industrial environments.

Typical Application Examples

Classification of natural products

Sorting and grading of fruits, vegetables, or agricultural raw materials.

Pharmaceutical control

Classifying similar tablet variants by type or composition.

Quality control in manufacturing processes

Automated decision-making to determine whether objects are defect-free or faulty.

Industrial camera image of different fruit varieties for deep learning-based image classification.
Classification of naturals products with Deep Learning.
Industrial camera image showing similar tablets classified with deep learning.
Industrial camera image of similar tablets for detection and classification using deep learning.

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Classification with MVTec HALCON

HALCON 25.11 introduces Continual Learning – Classification, a new technology that makes training and maintaining classification models faster and more flexible. Users can create models with only few images per class and adapt them at any time – for example, to refine existing classes or add new ones.

Unlike conventional deep learning, this approach prevents catastrophic forgetting and keeps maintenance effort low. Based on MVTec’s pretrained models optimized for industrial scenarios, applications can be updated quickly without full retraining. Because the method requires minimal computing power, updates can even be performed directly on edge devices, eliminating the need for external training hardware while ensuring efficient, long-term operation.

The result is a flexible solution that evolves with changing production conditions and remains suitable for embedded and edge environments such as smart cameras, sensors, and inspection modules.

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Classification with MVTec MERLIC

MVTec MERLIC provides an easy entry point to deep learning-based classification with the “Classify Image” tool.
Together with the MVTec Deep Learning Tool, MVTec MERLIC enables direct training data preparation and the creation of classifiers without programming.

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