
Vision AI Is No Longer a Luxury. It’s the Missing Link in American Manufacturing
Let’s face it- manufacturing has changed.
Demand has surged, labor is tight, margins are tighter, and supply chain fragility is still the elephant in the room. In this climate, the margin for error is zero. And yet, over 98% of U.S. small and medium-sized manufacturers still aren’t using AI to monitor productivity or quality.
Why?
Because most of the tools out there were built for global giants and not for the everyday factory with a team of 50, an aging conveyor, and a boss who’s watching every dollar.
That’s about to change.
The Wake-Up Call: What’s Actually Hurting the Bottom Line
- Manual processes are slow, inconsistent, and expensive.
- Visual blind spots at loading docks, assembly lines, and inspection bays cost real money.
- Poor documentation = unprovable deliveries = lost revenue.
📉 $50,000 to $300,000/year– that’s the kind of dent delivery disputes, missed quality issues, and production inefficiencies can put in the P&L of a mid-sized plant. And it’s not always about scale, it’s more about visibility.
That’s exactly where Vision AI steps in.
What’s Vision AI and Why Now?
Vision AI is the ability to “watch” and “understand” factory floor activity using smart cameras and real-time analysis. It acts like a quality inspector, safety officer, and process coach all in one, watching everything, all the time.
And no, you don’t need a Tesla-sized budget to deploy it.
Assert AI has been building computer vision solutions for years. Ones that don’t require new infrastructure, don’t disrupt workflows, and don’t need a PhD to use.
But we knew if we really wanted to move the needle for U.S. manufacturers, we’d need more than a great product. We’d need a partner who gets the market from the inside.
That’s where FullBore comes in.
Built for the 98%: Why We’re Teaming Up with FullBore
FullBore isn’t just another consultancy. It’s built by Sudhi Bangalore, a manufacturing innovation leader with decades of experience turning bold ideas into real ROI for companies across the U.S.
They know the shop floors, the budget battles, the change resistance, and the transformation fatigue that small and mid-sized manufacturers face daily.
Together, we’re focused on one mission:
🎯 Put practical, scalable Vision AI into the hands of the factories that need it the most.
What This Partnership Will Deliver:
- A Joint R&D Center dedicated to solving real, everyday manufacturing problems
- Solutions that work with existing CCTV or camera systems
- Real-time insights on quality, safety, throughput, and no more guesswork
- A rollout model designed for fast ROI, not long-term tech debt
Read more about this partnership
This Isn’t a Moonshot. It’s a Now Shot.
🧠 AI isn’t futuristic anymore, it’s foundational.
🛠️ Vision AI isn’t replacing people, it’s about empowering them.
📈 And manufacturing transformation isn’t just for the Fortune 500, it’s for everyone.
We’re here to make sure of that.
If you’re a manufacturer who’s:
- Lost money on late or disputed deliveries
- Tired of rework, missed defects, or unexplained delays
- Looking for a non-intrusive, low-lift, and high-impact way to optimize operations
…we’d love to show you what Assert AI + FullBore can unlock on your shop floor.
Let’s make the invisible visible. Together.