Abstract: A system for inspecting an object for defects includes a component inspecting module (4) and an inspecting module (7). The system executes the following steps: identifying at least one component (400) and detecting defects of the identified component (400) through comparing one or more characteristics of at least one element of the component (400) with those of a specimen, wherein the components (400) of the object, upon being identified, are each assigned a corresponding inspection algorithm (307) by an assigning module (6) based on an inspection criteria for the object to be inspected.