Augmented
Reality Quality Inspection

Augmented reality inspection is a quality control method that overlays 3D CAD models onto physical parts in real-time using a tablet or head-mounted display. Instead of comparing a physical part to a 2D drawing, the inspector sees the design intent directly on the actual object — making deviations immediately visible. SuPAR by CDMVision uses iPad-based AR to enable 75% faster inspection than traditional 2D drawing comparison methods.

SuPAR Composer supports all major 3D CAD formats including CATIA, JT, CGR, and OBJ. You can import native files directly — no manual conversion or format translation required. This means your engineering team can use their existing CAD data without additional preprocessing steps.

SuPAR is built for manufacturing quality control across automotive, aerospace, defense, and heavy industry. Any production environment where physical parts need to be validated against CAD specifications can benefit from AR-guided visual inspection — from incoming goods inspection to final assembly verification.

Absolutely. We offer personalized demos tailored to your specific use case and industry. Our team can walk you through the full workflow — from CAD import in SuPAR Composer to live AR inspection on the iPad. Use our Request Demo form or email info@cdmvision.com to schedule a session.

Most inspectors are productive within a single training session. The iPad app guides users step-by-step through each checkpoint, so no CAD expertise is required on the shop floor. Quality engineers who prepare inspections in SuPAR Composer typically need about half a day of onboarding to become fully proficient.

SuPAR Composer handles CAD files ranging from small individual parts to large assemblies with hundreds of components. The practical file size limit depends on the complexity of the 3D geometry rather than raw file size. Most production CAD files — including full vehicle body-in-white models and large fabrication assemblies — import without issues. For exceptionally large models, SuPAR supports selective component loading to optimize performance on iPad.

SuPAR requires iPad models equipped with LiDAR sensors for precise spatial mapping and AR overlay accuracy. This includes iPad Pro (2020 and later) and iPad Air with M-series chips. The LiDAR sensor enables the AR engine to accurately measure depth and align the 3D CAD model with the physical part in real-time. Standard iPads without LiDAR are not supported for inspection use.

Security is a priority. All data transmission between the iPad, Composer, and Web Viewer uses encrypted connections. CAD models and inspection data are stored securely, and access is controlled through user authentication. CDMVision hosts its infrastructure in German data centers, complying with EU data protection regulations including GDPR.

SuPAR runs on standard iPad Pro devices with LiDAR sensors. No specialized hardware, external trackers, or head-mounted displays are required. Your inspectors use the same iPads they may already have, making deployment fast and cost-effective across your production floor.

A typical inspection can be prepared in minutes using SuPAR Composer. Import your CAD model, define checkpoints on the 3D geometry, and publish to the iPad app. Once set up, inspectors on the shop floor can begin AR-guided inspection immediately — no training in CAD software required.

SuPAR enables 75% faster inspection compared to traditional 2D drawing-based methods. Instead of manually cross-referencing paper drawings with physical parts, inspectors see the CAD model overlaid directly onto the real component in augmented reality. This eliminates interpretation errors, reduces inspection time, and provides digital traceability for every checkpoint.

SuPAR achieves sub-millimeter alignment accuracy by combining iPad LiDAR depth sensing with intelligent surface-matching algorithms. The system continuously refines the overlay as the inspector moves around the part, ensuring the CAD model stays precisely registered to the physical component throughout the inspection.

Yes, SuPAR Composer supports both single parts and multi-part assemblies. You can import complex assemblies and select individual components or sub-assemblies for inspection. This is especially useful for verifying assembly fitment, bracket positions, and interface dimensions between mating parts.

Yes. In SuPAR Composer, quality engineers define numbered inspection checkpoints on the 3D model. During inspection on iPad, these checkpoints guide the inspector through each verification step in sequence. Each checkpoint can include tolerance information, reference images, and text instructions — ensuring consistent, repeatable inspections regardless of operator experience level.

SuPAR Composer is the desktop application where quality engineers prepare inspection projects. You import CAD models, define checkpoints and tolerance criteria on the 3D geometry, and publish the finished project to the iPad app. Composer supports drag-and-drop import of CATIA, JT, CGR, and OBJ files.

SuPAR supports a wide range of visual inspection tasks: incoming goods inspection, in-process quality checks, final assembly verification, first article inspection (FAI), and supplier audits. Any scenario where a physical part needs to be compared against its CAD specification is a fit for SuPAR’s AR-guided workflow.