Inverted corrugated boards
Detect and segregate inverted boards using pattern, registration or crease references.
Typical approachCheck Inversion
Machine vision, industrial testing & turnkey systems since 2001
Quality control systems for real production lines.
MCM Systems designs turnkey machines, custom vision and test modules, industrial testers and traceability solutions for production lines.
2D / 3D Vision
Industrial Testing
Industry 4.0
Trusted by industry leaders
Saica PackDS SmithBoschPhilipsInternational PaperSimoldes
350+
Systems delivered
25+
Years of experience
7
Countries installed
4 months
Typical project timing
Vision, industrial testing and turnkey automation
Machines, modules and systems built around the real production need.
MCM Systems supports manufacturers and machine builders with turnkey machines, focused vision and test modules, quality-control vision systems and industrial testers. The delivery model is selected around the existing machine, the customer’s engineering capacity and the responsibility MCM needs to assume.
Applications range from corrugated-board inversion and print control to PCB testing, robotic guidance, dimensional inspection, final electronic tests and production dashboards. MCM combines the required technology with mechanics, electrical design, software and line integration.
- Technical decisions based on real products, samples and process constraints
- Turnkey machines or focused modules depending on the project
- Integration support and continued after-sales proximity
What clients usually need
LIVE PRODUCTION NEEDS
01
Reduce rejections
Detect defects, missing components and wrong shapes before they leave the line.
02
Test with confidence
Electrical, leak, light quality, communication and PCB signal testing in one traceable workflow.
03
Fit your real line
Custom stations, jigs, cabinets and software built around your product and production constraints.
Can MCM inspect or test this?
Start with the production problem.
Choose the closest quality challenge. The selector points to a relevant capability and a real case route without forcing you to choose the technology first.
Suggested route
Select a production problem
MCM chooses the inspection or test method from the product, defect, speed and acceptance criteria.
Our solutions
Turnkey machines, vision and test modules, industrial testers and production data systems.
Machine Vision & Quality Control
2D and 3D vision systems for defect detection, dimensions, position, surface control and robot guidance.
Read more →Packaging Inspection Range
Check Inversion, Creasy Checker and Industrial Scanner solutions developed from corrugated-board production needs.
Read more →Universal Tester & Functional Test Systems
Electrical tests, leak tests, light quality tests, communication tests and component detection in one traceable workstation.
Read more →PCB Tester Tables
Needle-bed tables that inject input signals and verify output signals to test every PCB connection.
Read more →Deep Learning & Spectroscopy
Python and PyTorch models for complex defects, organic variation, anomaly detection and non-contact material analysis.
Read more →Andon Boards & Traceability
Web-based Andon Boards, status displays and production data available on factory monitors, computers and mobile devices.
Read more →
Why choose MCM Systems
Engineering responsibility from the first decision to continued support.
MCM can advise on the available technology, supply only the specialist module or take responsibility for the complete turnkey machine. Critical engineering stages are coordinated as one project so integration and future changes remain manageable.
- Turnkey capability across automation, electrical integration, mechanics, software and commissioning.
- Established technology portfolio: 2D, 3D, deep learning, spectroscopy and Industry 4.0.
- Practical advice during technology selection, integration and continued after-sales support.
- Experience across corrugated board, electronics, automotive, plastics, textiles, robotic vision, glass and ceramics.
How an automation project works
From defect samples to a running system.
01
Understand the defect
We start by understanding what can go wrong, how the defect appears, how often it occurs, and under which production conditions.
02
Design the solution
We select vision, lighting, sensors, mechanics, electrical cabinets, jigs and software architecture.
03
Build and validate
The workstation is assembled and tested with real products before it goes to your factory.
04
Commission and support
We install on-site, train operators and stay close for quick support and optimisation.
MCM Systems in numbers
Built for real factories, not showroom demos.
These numbers reflect systems installed on production lines, customers supported across several countries and a team focused on practical problem solving.
7
Application sectors
Corrugated board, glass and ceramics, textiles, robotic vision, electronics, plastics and automotive.
14
Core team + specialists
Administration, project, software, production and specialist freelancers.
2001
Founded
More than two decades focused on practical production-line quality systems.
4 mo
Typical project timing
A typical custom automation project can move from definition to delivery in around four months.
2018
Full solution provider
MCM expanded from specialist integration into complete engineered systems.
2021
New factory milestone
A larger production base created more room for assembly, testing and project delivery.
Our engineering team
A practical engineering team close to your production line.
MCM Systems combines project, software, production, mechanical and electrical expertise with deep learning specialists. The team is built to understand the line, not only the camera.
- Project, software, production, mechanical and electrical expertise in one team.
- Deep learning expertise with Python and PyTorch for complex defects.
- Close support from Portugal with projects installed internationally.
Our facility
Full solution — designed, built and tested in Serzedo.
MCM builds custom workstations with electrical and pneumatic cabinets, product support jigs, safety components and traceability software — tested before commissioning on your production line.
- Mechanical, electrical, software and production expertise
- Testing with real products and real defect samples
- On-site commissioning, training and fast after-sales support
Client results
What quality and production teams need.
★★★★★
"MCM serves as a strategic partner in developing innovative quality control solutions for our cardboard packaging industry through computer vision technology—significantly enhancing the autonomy and reliability of our production process. While pioneering solutions naturally involve extended timelines before yielding expected results, MCM has proven to be a resilient, steadfast team in whom we place full trust"
Luis Araújo
Plant Director, SAICA PACK
★★★★★
"MCM is a partner of excellence, distinguished by its high technical standards, professionalism, and responsiveness. It stands out for the quality of the solutions it develops, delivering effective results aligned with our needs."
Inês Sousa
Production Director, PortoBlinds
★★★★★
"MCM is a specialist in the field of process control, always presenting effective solutions and providing high-quality service, which makes it a trusted partner for our company. As a specialist in process control, MCM stands out for its professionalism, responsiveness, and continuous commitment to finding the best solutions for our needs."
Francisco Santos
Plant Manager, DSSMITH
Recent projects
Real applications for real production problems.
COMPLETED
Light Guide Optical Inspection
A dedicated MCM inspection and test fixture verifies optical light-guide components under repeatable conditions, helping detect transmission problems caused by bubbles, material defects or incorrect assembly before the part moves downstream.
COMPLETED
Blinds Dimensional Inspection
A laser-based dimensional inspection system automates quality checks on finished blinds, measuring geometry consistently and reducing the time required for manual length, width and curvature verification.
What can we inspect?
Start with the production problem, not the technology.
A missing part, a wrong assembly, a dimensional variation or an electrical failure can require very different methods. These examples show how MCM maps the problem to the right inspection or test approach.
Print, colour and cuts
Compare printed products with a reference and verify colour, fit, dimensions and cut geometry.
Typical approachIndustrial ScannerCrease irregularities
Measure crease width and depth objectively to identify functional-quality problems.
Typical approachCreasy CheckerPresence and dimensions
Check components, product variants, incomplete parts and dimensions at the output of a process.
Typical approach2D / 3D visionElectronic and PCB tests
Run controlled electrical, electronic, PCB, LCD or final-test sequences with recorded results.
Typical approachIndustrial testerRobot guidance
Detect part position for robotic handling and combine location data with quality classification.
Typical approachRobotic vision
Not sure which method fits your application?
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From sample to production
A real automation project is a sequence of engineering decisions.
The goal is not to add technology for its own sake. Each stage reduces uncertainty until the system is ready to operate on the real line.
01SampleReal products and known defects
02FeasibilityProve the inspection or test method
03EngineeringMechanics, electrical, software and safety
04BuildIntegrate the complete workstation
05FATValidate functions before shipment
06InstallationCommission on the real production line
07SupportMaintain, improve and adapt over time
What we measure
Quality becomes easier to control when the acceptance criteria are explicit.
MCM combines sensors, cameras, electrical interfaces and software to turn production requirements into repeatable checks and traceable results.
Presence
Is the expected component there?
Position
Is it correctly located and oriented?
Dimensions
Does the product remain within defined geometry?
Surface quality
Are visible defects or irregularities present?
Colour & print
Is the correct visual information present and readable?
Electrical signals
Does the product respond correctly to controlled inputs?
Leak & pressure
Does the assembly meet the required test condition?
Traceability data
Can each result be linked to the right unit or batch?
Engineering Insights
Corrugator Defect Detection: Catching Simple-Face Defects Earlier
A documented MCM corrugator vision application for detecting delamination, splices, wrinkles, bad flute formation, blisters and alignment defects…
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MCM Articles
Laser Dimensional Inspection for Blinds and Shading Products
How laser-based dimensional inspection can make finished-blind measurement faster, repeatable and easier to integrate into production.
Read article →
MCM Articles
PCB Tester Tables and Custom Fixtures for Production Testing
Learn how dedicated PCB tester tables use repeatable fixtures, signal injection and software to validate boards before release.
Read article →
Capabilities brochure
Share MCM Systems internally with one concise PDF.
A practical overview of MCM services, industries, technologies, project process and application examples for engineering, quality and management teams.
MCM Systems
Capabilities
Brochure Vision • Test • Traceability
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Brochure Vision • Test • Traceability
Frequently asked questions
Questions prospects ask before buying.
Will the system work reliably with our specific products?
Reliability has to be evaluated against the real product, defect and line conditions. Where uncertainty exists, MCM can test representative samples or run a feasibility pilot before the full system is engineered.
Can you customize the solution for our application?
Yes. MCM combines vision, test hardware, mechanical fixtures, electrical cabinets, software and integration around the application. The final architecture is defined by the product, acceptance criteria and production constraints.
What level of after-sales support do you provide?
Support can include remote diagnostics, on-site intervention, software changes, operator guidance, maintenance planning and relevant component replacement. The support model depends on the installed system and customer needs.
How long does a typical project take?
A typical custom system is around four months, although scope, mechanical complexity, purchased components, validation and site coordination can change the schedule. Milestones are agreed during proposal and project planning.
Start your project
Have a quality problem on your production line?
Tell us what product you make, which defects or tests are critical, and what traceability you need. MCM will propose a practical next step: assessment, pilot, quote, meeting or demo.
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