Visions: A Machine Vision and Automation Solution Podcast

VSD Editor in Chief Sharon Spielman interviews experts from Shaw Industries and Accella AI about an AI vision system that replaced manual pallet checks to speed up loading dock verification, improve accuracy, and integrate with existing PLC, WMS, and ERP systems.
March 4, 2026
2 min read
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In this episode of Visions, VSD Editor in Chief Sharon Spielman interviews Jeff Gentry, staff engineer for Shaw Industries and Uli Palli, chief technology officer for Accella AI, about an AI vision system that replaced manual pallet checks to speed up loading dock verification, improve accuracy, and integrate with existing PLC, WMS, and ERP systems. They cover challenges in camera selection, image processing, model training, and operator adoption.

Listeners will learn practical lessons on hardware-software trade-offs, remote deployment, and how generative AI is accelerating image annotation for faster, lower-cost rollouts.

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Visions: A Machine Vision and Automation Solutions Podcast, is the podcast for engineers, designers, integrators, and end users who want to keep an informed eye on the imaging and machine vision industry. Every second and fourth Tuesday we will explore the latest in imaging trends, developments and solutions. Here you will find interesting, useful insights and observations from expert interviews, solo episodes, even the occasional panel discussion, all of which aim to expand your knowledge on imaging and machine vision. 

Be sure to subscribe to Visions: A Machine Vision and Automation Solutions podcast on podbean, or wherever you find quality podcasts.

About the Author

Jim Tatum

Senior Editor

VSD Senior Editor Jim Tatum has more than 25 years experience in print and digital journalism, covering business/industry/economic development issues, regional and local government/regulatory issues, and more. In 2019, he transitioned from newspapers to business media full time, joining VSD in 2023.

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