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Welcome to Yield:
The New Blog from Elementary
Every pioneering product has a unique vision. Yield, Elementary's new blog, is committed to sharing the stories, ideas, and perspectives that illuminate our journey towards a zero-defect world.

Eddie Mancera

Head of Product

A product leader who transforms early-stage startups through thoughtful product definition and design. Brings extensive expertise in enterprise software and AI, with a proven track record of turning nascent ideas into market-ready solutions.

June 11, 2025
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5 min read
How Elementary Built a Compact Vision Inspection System with ASRock Industrial's iEP-7020E
How Elementary Built a Compact Vision Inspection System with ASRock Industrial's iEP-7020E
At Elementary, we're constantly pushing the boundaries of AI-powered machine vision to make industrial automation more accessible, efficient, and cost-effective.
Eddie Mancera
Head of Product
June 2, 2025
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20 min read
Complete Guide to Industrial Camera Selection for Machine Vision
Complete Guide to Industrial Camera Selection for Machine Vision
Industrial camera selection requires balancing three critical factors: application requirements, technology capabilities, and total system costs.
Eddie Mancera
Head of Product
May 29, 2025
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4 min read
The Vision Roundup - Issue 1
The Vision Roundup - Issue 1
Machine vision is having its "AWS moment" - the barrier to entry is collapsing fast. Hardware is getting more flexible, AI models are going open source, and deployment is getting simpler. That's going to change who can afford advanced vision automation.
Eddie Mancera
Head of Product
May 27, 2025
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8 min read
The Aldi Salmon Recall: Undeclared Soy and the Systemic Failure of Food Labeling
The Aldi Salmon Recall: Undeclared Soy and the Systemic Failure of Food Labeling
Another day, another food recall. This time, it’s Aldi’s Atlantic Salmon Portions with Seafood Stuffing, subject to a voluntary recall by manufacturer Santa Monica Seafood on May 24, 2025.
Eddie Mancera
Head of Product
May 20, 2025
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15 min read
The Ultimate Guide to Automated Inspection Systems
The Ultimate Guide to Automated Inspection Systems
Automated inspections are transforming manufacturing by ensuring products meet quality standards without human inspector error.
Eddie Mancera
Head of Product
February 25, 2025
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2 min read
Should You Replace or Enhance Your Machine Vision System?
Should You Replace or Enhance Your Machine Vision System?
When machine vision systems aren't meeting quality goals, the default response is often replacement. But there's another option: enhancement.
Eddie Mancera
Head of Product
February 12, 2025
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3 min read
The Hidden Cost of Delayed Quality Data: Why Weeks-Old Reports Are Costing Manufacturers Millions
The Hidden Cost of Delayed Quality Data: Why Weeks-Old Reports Are Costing Manufacturers Millions
Manufacturing's dirty secret: most quality managers operate in the dark. While production lines run 24/7, quality data often arrives weeks after problems occur. By then, defective products have shipped, materials have been wasted, and the same issues have replicated across multiple shifts.
Eddie Mancera
Head of Product
February 18, 2025
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4 min read
Teaching Old Cameras New Tricks: How International Paper Added AI to its Existing Teledyne Vision System
Teaching Old Cameras New Tricks: How International Paper Added AI to its Existing Teledyne Vision System
When International Paper needed advanced inspection capabilities, they didn't replace their Teledyne vision system. They transformed it.
Eddie Mancera
Head of Product
February 18, 2025
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5 min read
Introducing Vision Link: Add AI-Powered Inspection to Any Machine Vision System
Introducing Vision Link: Add AI-Powered Inspection to Any Machine Vision System
Today, we're excited to announce Vision Link, a groundbreaking solution that adds AI-powered inspection capabilities alongside your existing machine vision systems.
Eddie Mancera
Head of Product
May 20, 2025
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10 min read
7 Benefits of Using Next-Gen Visual Inspection AI
7 Benefits of Using Next-Gen Visual Inspection AI
Quality control is an essential part of any manufacturing process. Units that come off the production line need to be inspected to determine whether they meet specifications for the final product and to ensure that damaged, defective, or unsafe items don’t end up being shipped to customers.
Eddie Mancera
Head of Product
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