Automotive

Tire Sorting

To sort tires by size and to detect deformed tires

Tire Assembly Verification

To verify cloth assembly on a rubber tire

Thread Hole Detection

To verify, from a distance, that bolt threads have been cut into holes in a manifold

Seat Belt Label Inspection

To verify that a caution label is sewn onto the correct side of seatbelt material

Rivet Inspection in an Automotive Horn

To verify that rivets are present and correctly placed in an automotive steering wheel component

Remote Sensor Indicator

To allow an inspector to monitor the pass/fail reading of several sensors at the same time

Ply Orientation Inspection

To ensure that tire plies are stacked in alternating layers so the tire is formed properly

Multiple Automotive Component Location

To verify the presence and location of foam padding and plastic nuts on an automobile dashboard trim piece

Long-Range Inspection in Automotive Assembly

To detect the presence and position of a car seat on an automotive assembly line

Gum Wedge Inspection

To inspect the gum wedge of continuously extruded rubber

Gate Monitoring with a Hinged Interlock

To prevent trapping or crushing by protecting an interlocked breakaway guard with an integral hinge

Entry/Exit Guarding with Muting

To prevent personnel from accessing a hazardous area

Die Protection in Tire Manufacturing

To protect the dies in tire presses from damage by directing green tires to the correct press

Automotive Weld Nut Verification

To ensure that multiple weld nuts are present on an automotive component

Automotive Weld Nut Inspection

To verify that a robot has properly placed multiple weld nuts

Automotive Welding Tip Inspection

To check for worn, improperly milled or missing welding caps on robotic welders

Automotive Valve Stem Inspection

To detect unseated valves in an automated engine assembly process

Automotive Switch Assembly Inspection

To verify that a toggle mechanism is correctly assembled and oriented before it is added to a steering wheel

Automotive Seat Position Inspection

To accurately measure the range of motion of an adjustable automotive seat back

Moonroof Detection

As an unfinished automobile is transported along an assembly line, it is essential that no step has been overlooked and no pieces are missing. In this application, a detection solution is required that will reliably detect the presence of clear glass to ensure that the moonroof has been installed.

Automotive Paint Control with MINI-ARRAYs

To provide assembly profile information to an automated paint finishing process so it does not over- or under-apply paint

Automotive Paint Control with BEAM-ARRAYs

To profile the object being painted, to reduce waste

Automotive Laser Cutting Inspection from a Distance

To verify that holes cut into a chassis are properly positioned

Automotive Handle Color Inspection

To detect the color of automotive interior door handles

Automotive Fuse Box Inspection

To verify that fuses of the specified amperage are in the correct location in a fuse box

Automotive Elevator Safety

To safely allow an auto body to pass from a lift area

Automotive Duct Inspection

To inspect a temperature sensor inside a duct used in an automotive clean air system.

Automotive Door Inspection

To make sure that multiple connectors have been inserted into a door panel and are aligned

Automotive Component Molding Inspection

To inspect molded plastic steering wheel components for excess or deficient material

Access Guarding with Muting - Vehicle Assembly Line

To safeguard a hazardous area without triggering the safety devices when a vehicle passes through them

Washer Cap Detection

To verify that a washer reservoir cap is present and within acceptable rotational limits