Image recognition is an important branch of artificial intelligence AI and computer vision that enables machines to identify, classify, and interpret objects, patterns, and features in digital images. It has become an important technology in modern manufacturing. In manufacturing, image recognition has become an increasingly valuable technology because modern factories require high levels of accuracy, speed, safety, and efficiency. By combining cameras, sensors, automated production systems, machine learning algorithms, and particularly deep learning algorithms, manufacturers can inspect products, monitor equipment, guide robots, improve worker safety, and optimize production processes. As manufacturing continues to move toward smart factories and Industry 4.0, image recognition is becoming an essential component of intelligent industrial operations. This paper examines the transformative role of image recognition in manufacturing operations. Image recognition, image classification, image segmentation, manufacturing, factory. 1196-1206 Issue-5 Volume-10 Matthew N. O. Sadiku | Paul A. Adekunte | Janet O. Sadiku