Computer vision is transforming the manufacturing industry by enabling automation, improving quality control, reducing costs, and enhancing operational safety. It facilitates various applications such as design and prototyping, product manufacturing, packaging, logistics, and dismantling. The technology offers numerous benefits including increased productivity, safer operations for workers, elimination of errors, reduced operating costs, and critical insights into production processes. However, challenges persist in the form of inadequate hardware, lack of high-quality data, issues with technological integration, and high costs associated with cloud-based processing and edge deployment.