Key facts
- Glimpse's software can make CT scanners inspect battery cells 10 to 30 times faster.
- Manufacturers could scan tens of thousands of cells per day using Glimpse's technology.
- The new Explore product allows customers to use Glimpse's image processing software for quality control checks.
- Glimpse has over 100 customers, including Anker, Lucid, and the U.S. Navy.
- The company generates revenue in the "mid seven-figure" range.
- Glimpse's software uses deep learning algorithms to compress scans and clean them up.
Glimpse, a company focused on improving quality control through faster CT scanning, has launched a new product called Explore. This software aims to help manufacturers in sectors like aerospace, automotive, electronics, and medical devices identify defects more efficiently. The technology leverages deep learning algorithms to significantly boost the speed of CT scanners, allowing for tens of thousands of parts to be inspected daily, a substantial increase from current capabilities.
Co-founder and CEO Eric Moch explained that the majority of major quality issues, such as the recall of certain Chevrolet Bolt EVs due to battery cell defects, could have been prevented with CT scanning if it were not for its slow speed. Glimpse's software addresses this by compressing scans and cleaning them up, enabling clear images to load within seconds. The system can also flag deviations from specified measurements, highlighting defects directly in the scanned images.
With over 100 customers, including Anker, Lucid, and the U.S. Navy, Glimpse currently generates revenue in the mid seven-figure range. The company is also expanding its services by opening a second Scan On Demand center in the San Francisco Bay Area, offering customers the option to ship parts for scanning if they do not own their own CT equipment.