by Ana Urbina (Admin)
Smarter plants start with AI: How the FC-Inspector is leading the way
Artificial intelligence is a present-day business advantage. From predictive maintenance to real-time process control, AI is transforming how industries operate. Thus, it is not surprising that companies that have adopted AI in their manufacturing processes report reduced downtime, improved product quality, and enhanced decision-making. In high-stakes environments like metalworking or alloy production, where every second and every degree matters, AI protects your production and optimizes your process.
Harness the power of AI with our FC-Inspector
At Selmatec, we developed the FC-Inspector with the goal to provide real-time, intelligent process monitoring where it's most needed. Furnaces, alloy ladles, and slag processing zones are among the most extreme industrial environments, yet they often remain under-monitored due to technological limitations. The FC-Inspector changes that.
What makes it different? Better visuals, faster response time and smarter management.
AI that delivers transformative results
The FC-Inspector is a complete solution (hardware with software) that combines high-resolution visual data from a heavy-duty camera, with integrated temperature monitoring and AI-powered analysis. This unique synergy enables the software system to detect deviations from normal operating parameters, identify early signs of slag formation or overheating, suggest or automate process adjustments, and learn from historical patterns to optimize future operations.
This results in smarter decision-making, fewer product defects, and reduced operator stress, all while minimizing downtime and maximizing throughput.
Open system and ready for extremes
With open, customizable software, the FC-Inspector supports adaptation to your evolving processes. You’re not locked into rigid systems, as your plant’s data, learning models, and alerts can be tailored for your unique workflows and operational targets.
Additionally, it’s tough. The FC-Inspector operates in environments up to 2,000°C, inside highly corrosive or EM-interfering settings, without sacrificing performance. On the hardware side, its Hastelloy® C-22 stainless steel camera housing, air and water cooling systems, and redundancy features, such as automatic retraction during media failure, ensure continuous, safe operation.
Supporting standardized interfaces such as OPC DA, OPC UA, Profibus, and ProfiNet, the FC-Inspector fits seamlessly into modern automation ecosystems. Whether you're scaling across production lines or digitizing a legacy setup, integration is simple and effective.
Choosing AI is about staying ahead. We invite you to improve and learn from your process with the FC-Inspector to stay ahead of the demands of tomorrow.
Talk to our experts today and see how your plant can harness the power of AI from day one with the FC-Inspector.