Genon expands in Indonesia after successful Nike production validation

Artificial intelligence (AI) solutions company Genon is expanding its manufacturing automation business in Indonesia after passing production validation for Nike footwear inspections and securing follow-on projects covering additional quality checks and robotic automation. The company said Wednesday that its AI vision inspection system detected defects in Nike outsoles with accuracy rates of 99.7 percent and 99.2 percent across two footwear styles, clearing final validation for Nike footwear production. Genon began developing the system last year, using high-resolution industrial cameras and specialized lighting to capture product surfaces, which AI analyzes to identify defects and classify products according to quality standards. The validation was designed to assess performance in real production conditions, rather than merely test technical capabilities, Genon said. The company is preparing to develop production-ready models this year, with plans to deploy the technology on manufacturing lines beginning in 2027 and gradually expand its use across products and facilities. Building on th