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Beyond Seeing: Why Machine Vision Is Becoming the Brain of Smart Manufacturing

Machine vision once had a bit of a one-trick reputation. Think barcode scanning, part alignment, and maybe some basic inspection – helpful, sure, but hardly headline material. Fast forward to 2025, and machine vision has evolved from a sharp-eyed assistant to a full-fledged cognitive partner in manufacturing. It doesn’t just see – it thinks, analyzes, and makes decisions in real …