Uster Launches Fabriq Vision 2 To Simplify Automated Fabric Inspection
Uster Technologies has introduced its latest automated fabric inspection system, Fabriq Vision 2, designed to help fabric producers transition smoothly from manual to automated inspection while continuing to rely on their existing workforce.
Developed to address long-standing industry concerns about safeguarding fabric quality, the new system combines artificial intelligence with user-friendly workflows to deliver reliable defect detection, improved yields and reduced quality claims. The solution aims to simplify the adoption of automation by ensuring that existing quality inspection staff can operate the system without the need for specialized technicians.
Despite years of technological development in fabric inspection, many textile manufacturers continue to depend on manual inspection processes due to concerns over complexity, setup time and the expertise required to configure automated systems. Fabriq Vision 2 seeks to overcome these barriers by focusing on simplified style configuration, intuitive operation and integration with existing staff skills.
The system incorporates AI-supported style tuning that allows new fabric styles to be configured in less than 10 minutes. Using a guided setup process based on textile parameters and live camera images, operators can quickly establish defect detection settings for specific fabrics. Inspection parameters can then be visually fine-tuned using true-colour images, enabling faster decision-making and more precise defect classification.
Camera of Uster Fabriq Vision 2 – and reddot award winner 2025 for innovative and industrial design.
Fabriq Vision 2 also integrates machine learning-based classification to reduce over-detection while enabling real-time defect identification using customizable defect codes. A Super Inspection feature further enhances process monitoring and quality assurance by enabling higher sensitivity background detection when required.
The platform combines inspection technology, AI-driven workflows and analysis tools within a single integrated system, enabling fabric producers to improve quality consistency, increase operational efficiency and make data-driven production decisions. Lower skill requirements, faster system adoption and self-maintenance capabilities also help reduce overall operating costs.
The system was first introduced at ITMA Asia + CITME 2025 in Singapore, where it attracted strong interest from industry visitors. Further demonstrations will be available at Techtextil 2026, scheduled to take place in Frankfurt, Germany, from April 21 to 24.
