# Introduction

IntelFactor is an edge-native manufacturing inspection system. It produces real-time defect visibility and auditable inspection outcomes on the factory floor.

It is built for environments where:

* connectivity is unreliable,
* latency matters,
* and production continuity cannot depend on cloud services.

Cloud services can enhance fleet visibility, reporting, and cross-line analytics. The core inspection loop is designed to run locally and continuously.

### What these docs cover

* Deployment modes and zone boundaries.
* Evidence guarantees and retention expectations.
* Failure behavior (safe degradation).
* Rollout validation gates.

### What these docs intentionally avoid

* Site-specific runbooks and configuration checklists.
* Internal model internals and proprietary decision logic.


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