IEEE

Underground Defects Detection Based on GPR by Fusing Simple Linear Iterative Clustering Phash (SLIC-Phash) and Convolutional Block Attention Module (CBAM)-YOLOv8

Abstract: Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) is an effective non-destructive detection method, that is frequently utilized in the detection of urban underground defects because of its quick speed, ...
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Kiwa PI Berlin: Photovoltaic Module Defects Reach a Decade-High Record

As manufacturers struggle to achieve consistent quality through robust bill of materials (BOM) and process controls, defects in photovoltaic modules are increasing. This is a key finding from ...
IEEE

A Single-Stage Photovoltaic Module Defect Detection Method Based on Optimized YOLOv8

Abstract: Defect detection in photovoltaic (PV) modules presents significant challenges. In the presence of inconspicuous or small-scale defects, downsampling operations can cause features to vanish, ...
PV Tech

‘Clear and concerning’ rise in PV module defects – Kiwa PI Berlin

Kiwa PI Berlin’s quality assurance auditing of module production facilities has revealed rising quality deficiencies. Image: Kiwa PI Berlin PV module defects are increasing as manufacturers struggle ...