Coherix and VistaLink announce the receipt of a $3M Purchase Order from a European auto OEM
Ann Arbor, Michigan, May 10, 2019 — Coherix, Inc., a global leader in Three-Dimensional (3D) Machine Vision and its European partner VistaLink NV, announce the receipt of a $3M purchase order for their Predator3D™ Process Control systems. This order indicates an acceleration of industry acceptance of 3D machine vision technology to control the adhesive and sealant dispensing process. Five global line builders will implement multiple Predator3D systems in two vehicle assembly plants. Implementation will begin during the second half of 2019 through the first half of 2020.
To reduce weight, manufacturers are using highly engineered materials such as aluminum, magnesium, special plastics, carbon fiber, and special steel alloys. Traditional welding is not effective in joining of these dissimilar materials. This has paved the way for an industry shift toward using structural adhesives for joining. However, adhesives can be challenging because poor adhesive application quality can lead to leaks and reduced structural integrity.
Predator3D systems provide real time feedback while dispensing for optimum process control and automatic repair. Predator3D ensures the proper adhesive and/or sealant volume is dispensed at correct location in real-time with no cycle time impact. Compared to temperamental 2D vision bead inspection, Predator3D is not affected by changes of ambient lighting or part color, and therefore can control the dispensing process even in black-on-black or gray-on-gray situations.
About Coherix, Inc.
Coherix, Inc. develops and manufactures high-speed, high-definition 3D machine vision solutions that enable our customers to manage high-volume precision manufacturing processes. Coherix solutions are designed for process control and error-proofing in the automotive, semiconductor, and electronics industries. Coherix is committed to producing the highest performing 3D machine vision products at the lowest Total Cost of Ownership. Coherix customers include global end users, first tier suppliers, global line builders, machine vision systems integrators and global dispensing companies, who demand 100 percent reliability that Coherix products provide. Headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the company has operations in the United States, China, Germany, Singapore, and Japan.
About VistaLink NV
VistaLink NV is a Belgian-based specialized machine vision system integrator. Utilizing the latest 3D machine vision technology, VistaLink delivers tailored solutions to Auto OEMs, first Tier suppliers, and global line builders. VistaLink provides high quality end of line inspection, glass glazing inspection, and vision guided robotic solutions ensuring process control that meet customers‘ production targets and quality requirements. VistaLink provides support to clients in the Benelux, UK, Scandinavia and other European countries.