What Does “Close” Mean? Mahalanobis Distance for Visual Defects
Why equal Euclidean distances can hide different kinds of anomalies—and how covariance, whitening, and Mahalanobis distance change visual inspection.
6 hours ago2 min read
Non-Blocking Isn’t Parallel: A PyTorch Detail That Matters
Why non_blocking=True removes a CPU-side wait but does not guarantee GPU overlap—and how pinned memory, CUDA streams, and batching make the difference.
4 days ago1 min read
One Model, Many Cameras: Why Dynamic Resolution Matters in VLMs
How dynamic resolution helps VLMs handle images from different cameras—and why patch counts, preprocessing, and compute budgets still matter.
Sep 72 min read
Beyond AUROC: Evaluating Visual Anomaly Detection for Real-World Production
High benchmark performance does not guarantee a reliable inspection system. This article presents a production-oriented framework for evaluating visual anomaly detection across thresholds, distribution shift, error costs, latency, validation, and monitoring.
Sep 33 min read
How I Completed Udacity's Agentic AI Nanodegree in 6 Hours
It was a Sunday morning in Munich. I had a cup of double espresso in hand, my laptop open, and a simple question in my head: how fast can I actually finish this? Six hours later, I had my answer — and a Udacity Nanodegree certificate to prove it. The Backstory I'll be honest. I didn't set out to break any records. I'm the CTO and Co-founder of 36ZERO Vision, a Munich-based company that builds AI-powered quality inspection systems for manufacturers like Siemens, Bosch, and Mag
Feb 14 min read
ISO 27001 as a Growth-Stage Startup: Why I'd Do It Again (But Not Earlier)
You're scaling, enterprise clients are asking for security questionnaires, your team doubled, someone's laptop got stolen, and you realize your "security policy" is a Google Doc from 2022 nobody reads. Sound familiar? The Right Time to Do It Don't do it pre-PMF. Do it when: You have paying enterprise customers who actually ask for it Your team is 15-30+ people and processes are breaking You're handling sensitive data (manufacturing defects, customer IP, etc.) You want to forc
Jan 162 min read
Essential Python Packages for Early-Stage Startups: A CTO’s Perspective
In the dynamic environment of an early-stage startup, the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) must make strategic decisions to ensure rapid development, scalability, and customer satisfaction. Python, renowned for its simplicity and extensive ecosystem, is an ideal programming language for startups aiming to deliver agile, customer-focused products. This article presents a curated selection of Python packages that facilitate professional project development, emphasizing speed, rel
May 18, 20255 min read
