Industry & Defense

Industrial & Defense Visual Documentation: Automated, Repeatable, Certifiable

Our systems integrate into your AS9100, ISO 13485, MIL-STD certified processes. 25 years of precision photography expertise.
Photo solutions for industry and defense

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Chanel
Amazon
Safran
Essilor Luxottica
Valentino
Sandro
Seiko
Lidl
Würth
Chanel
Amazon
Safran
Essilor Luxottica
Valentino
Sandro
Seiko
Lidl
Würth
The challenge

Why automate your visual documentation?

Manual methods no longer meet industrial traceability and compliance requirements.

01

Non-standardized documentation

Smartphone photos, variable lighting, random framing: impossible to audit, impossible to certify.

02

Failing quality control

Inspector fatigue, 20-30% error rate in manual inspection, no usable photographic reference.

03

Outdated catalogs

5 to 50 EUR per image when outsourced. Catalogs years behind the actual parts inventory.

04

Photographer dependency

Know-how lost with every turnover. No formalized process, no repeatability.

Orbitvu Technology

8 Orbitvu technologies for industry

A technology platform built for precision, repeatability and traceability requirements.

Saved templates

Certifiable repeatability for AS9100 / ISO 13485 quality documentation.

Motorized 360 rotation

Comprehensive parts documentation for catalogs and inspections.

SuperFocus

Micro-component inspection, micro-defect and solder joint detection via focus stacking.

IQ Mask

Standardized catalog visuals production without post-processing.

Ghost Image

Before/after comparison, temporal degradation tracking of parts.

74 individual LEDs

Certifiable lighting conditions for regulatory compliance.

Automated export

Direct ERP/DAM/PIM integration with SKU/NSN naming.

AI Photo Assistant

Usable by non-photographer operators on the production line.

Sectors

6 industrial segments addressed

Solutions adapted to the standards and requirements of each sector.

Aerospace & Space

AS9100 | Zero defect | Full traceability

First Article Inspection (FAI), before/after MRO documentation, spare parts cataloging. USD 374 billion market, 7.8% annual growth.

Zero documentary defect -- AS9100 compliance made easy

Land & Naval Defense

ITAR | CMMC | MIL-STD

Parts inventory, anti-counterfeiting, wear tracking, before/after MRO documentation. 130,000+ vehicles in MRO programs.

Expertise stays in the system — turnover independence

Automotive & Suppliers

IATF 16949

Production line QC, aftermarket cataloging, supplier inspection. Global aftermarket: USD 500+ billion.

500+ parts/day, e-commerce publishing in 2 minutes

Medical & Pharma

FDA | ISO 13485 | GMP

Batch documentation, instrument cataloging, packaging inspection. Strict traceability requirements.

Bulletproof batch documentation, FDA audit-ready

Electronics & Semiconductors

IPC | RoHS

PCB inspection, obsolescent component documentation. Manual inspection error rate: 20-30%.

Solder micro-defect detection via focus stacking

Military Logistics & Supply Chain

UID / IUID | NSN

Anti-counterfeiting identification, UID/IUID stock documentation. USD 5.1 billion in unusable stock due to identification failures.

Every NSN illustrated, every condition documented

Key figures

Measured results

-90%

photo documentation cost

500+

parts photographed per day

1 EUR

per part vs 5-50 EUR outsourced

30 Bn

USD visual inspection market 2029

Applications

Industrial use cases

Concrete applications that transform your documentation processes.

01
First Article Inspection (FAI)

First Article Inspection (FAI)

Certifiable photographic documentation of every first article produced. Automated comparison with reference plans.

SuperFocus + Templates + 74 LEDsAS9100 compliance made easy, audit-ready
02

Anti-counterfeiting inventory

High-definition photography of every part for visual identification and counterfeit detection in the defense supply chain.

360 Rotation + IQ Mask + NSN ExportEvery part identified, every counterfeit detected
03

Automotive aftermarket cataloging

High-volume visual production for spare parts catalogs. Automatic naming by manufacturer reference.

Templates + IQ Mask + ERP Export500+ parts/day, publishing in 2 minutes
04
Before/after MRO documentation

Before/after MRO documentation

Visual tracking of part condition before and after maintenance. Complete photographic traceability for every intervention.

Ghost Image + Templates + DAM ExportFull traceability, disputes reduced by 80%
Equipment

Recommended systems for industry

Robust studios adapted to industrial precision and volume requirements.

Alphashot XL v2

Alphashot XL v2

Up to 50×30×70 cm · 200 photos/day

  • Versatility for medium products (bags, shoes)
  • Suspension kit available as option
  • Multi-camera support (up to 5)
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Alphashot Pro G2

Alphashot Pro G2

Up to 35×35×40 cm · 250 photos/day

  • World's first AI photo studio
  • Extreme productivity: 250 products/day
  • 74 light sources for complex objects
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Alphastudio XXL Pro v2

Alphastudio XXL Pro v2

Up to 100×70×190 cm · 150 photos/day

  • All-in-one solution for fashion (flat, ghost, worn)
  • Oversized LED lighting for print quality
  • Automatic clipping even for models
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Compliance

Integration into your certified processes

Our systems integrate into your certified environments through built-in repeatability and traceability of Orbitvu technology.

Certified environments our systems integrate into

AS9100ISO 13485IATF 16949FDA / GMPMIL-STDITAR / CMMCIPC / RoHS

Saved templates: same capture conditions every time, certifiable repeatability.

Automated export with SKU/NSN naming: complete traceability for every product visual.

74 individually calibrated LEDs: documentable and reproducible lighting conditions.

Ghost Image history: before/after comparison for degradation tracking and maintenance.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about our solutions for industry and defense.

How to automate industrial photographic documentation?
Orbitvu studios automate the entire process: positioning, lighting, capture and export. A non-photographer operator produces standardized visuals in seconds using saved templates.
Are Orbitvu solutions compatible with AS9100 standards?
Yes. Saved templates guarantee capture repeatability, calibrated lighting ensures certifiable conditions, and automated export with standardized naming facilitates the documentary traceability required by AS9100.
What is the ROI of an automated photo studio for industry?
Cost drops from 5-50 EUR per image outsourced to about 1 EUR per part in-house. With 500+ parts photographed daily, ROI is achieved in 3 to 8 months depending on volume.
Can non-photographer operators use the system?
Yes, this is one of the key advantages. The AI Photo Assistant and preset templates allow any production line operator to capture compliant visuals without photography training.
How to integrate photos into our ERP/PIM?
Orbitvu's automated export generates files in the required formats and nomenclatures (SKU, NSN, manufacturer reference) for direct integration into your existing ERP, PIM or DAM.
Are solutions suitable for military environments?
Orbitvu studios operate in controlled environments (workshops, parts stores). They meet MIL-STD documentation needs, IUID traceability, and anti-counterfeiting identification in the defense supply chain.
Which studio for large parts?
The Alphastudio XXL Pro v2 accepts parts up to 100x70x190 cm and 100 kg. For larger parts, contact us for a custom study.

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