Learn how a deep-tech startup is modernizing production line inspection — and scaling with OpenVPN
In the high-stakes world of industrial manufacturing, precision and consistency are everything. That’s why Maddox AI is focused on transforming how manufacturers handle visual quality control.
“Maddox AI is a deep-tech startup focused on transforming visual quality control in industrial manufacturing,” says Maddox AI CEO Peter Droege. “We're building a scalable platform that enables companies to easily train, deploy, and monitor AI-based inspection systems without needing in-house AI expertise. A centralized dashboard provides real-time insights into defects and production KPIs across all lines, helping reduce waste, boost throughput, and ensure consistent quality. Integrated with edge hardware, our system plugs directly into production for continuous, automated monitoring.”
The Maddox AI team
Solving a costly, common challenge
Traditional quality inspection methods are often inefficient, either relying on manual inspections that are slow and error-prone or on inflexible, expensive systems that are difficult to scale.
Maddox AI tackles this head-on. “Our platform empowers manufacturers to respond quickly to process variations and ensures consistent, data-driven quality assurance,” explains Maddox AI COO Julian Enz.
By reducing false rejects and minimizing the need for manual effort, their intuitive AI solution helps manufacturers stay agile and competitive.
Built to scale — from startup to enterprise
Like many startups, Maddox AI needed a secure, scalable network infrastructure that could support their growing platform without straining early-stage budgets. OpenVPN’s flexible, pay-as-you-go model provided exactly that.
—“As a startup, starting small with OpenVPN’s pay-as-you-go model was a smart move. It kept costs low while giving us room to grow. If you're an emerging business, take advantage of how easily the platform scales, its strong uptime, and global accessibility. It’s a reliable foundation that grows with you.”
Behar Valiqi, Maddox AI CTO
With OpenVPN helping to secure their expanding network of global deployments, Maddox AI has been able to focus on delivering value to manufacturers — without worrying about connectivity issues or access limitations.
Looking ahead: predictive power and deeper insights
As Maddox AI continues to grow, their sights are set on becoming a cornerstone of modern manufacturing infrastructure. “Our goal is to become the go-to operating system for visual quality control in manufacturing,” says Droege. “We’re expanding our software to deliver even deeper production insights as well as predictive analytics.”
It’s an ambitious vision — but one rooted in practical solutions that are already helping companies cut waste, boost throughput, and ensure quality at scale.
To learn more about Maddox AI and how they’re transforming quality assurance, visit https://www.maddox.ai/en.