Michael Koper

Digital Vision Manager - Americas

October 28-30, 2026Oakland University, Rochester, MI

About Michael

MICHAEL KOPER is the Digital Vision Solutions Manager for Eines here in the America’s. Mike has over 20 years working in and consulting to the manufacturing industry, he has authored several e-books and over 15 articles in trade magazines. Many of his articles such as “enabling paint shop industry 4.0 with artificial intelligence and 3 ways connectivity lowers warranty costs” can be found on the Konica Minolta Sensing Americas website along with the Eines blog website at www.eines.com. Mike’s background includes robotics, vision, advanced automation, smart sensors and augmented reality applications for automotive OEMs. Mike holds certifications as a Manufacturing Engineer, Professional Engineering Manager, Maintenance Reliability Professional and Technologist. Additionally, Mike earned his BS from Oakland University and a Masters in Management, Nazareth College. He is a senior member of Society of Manufacturing Engineers as well as the Society of Maintenance and Reliability Professionals.

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Conference Sessions

Conference SessionIntermediate60 min

AI Influence on Reliable Machine Vision

AI-powered vision can improve quality control only when it adapts to real production conditions. Quality systems have to respond to variation on the line, not just perform in a clean lab setup. "AI Influence on Reliable Machine Vision" lets Michael Koper connect vision data, AI, and manufacturing quality controls to the conditions where defect detection has to work.

Topic: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Time: Oct 29, 2026, 10:00 AM
Room: Room D