How Real-Time 3D Vision Is Transforming Dispensing Quality – SME Article
Manufacturers have long relied on post-process inspection to verify adhesive and sealant bead quality. But by the time a defect is detected, the part is already on its way through production—bringing scrap, rework and costly downtime.
In a recent feature with SME’s Advanced Manufacturing, Coherix President Juergen Dennig highlights how that paradigm is shifting. Instead of reacting to defects after the fact, manufacturers can now correct them before they even occur.
Turning Quality Control Into Real-Time Control
Coherix’s 3D laser-based, computer vision technology monitors glue bead size, location and defects as they are dispensed. That live data enables immediate robot path adjustments, transforming adhesive application from a fixed, “best guess” process into a fluent dynamic process.
Rather than stopping the assembly line to fix issues, the system self-corrects on the fly—helping ensure every glue bead is applied correctly from the start.
Why It Matters
• Reduced scrap & rework
• Improved production uptime
• Higher process reliability & repeatability
• Better outcomes for electronic manufacturing, EV manufacturing and beyond
For operations where quality and throughput are critical, real-time vision-driven dispensing is far more than a futuristic concept—it’s working on factory floors today.
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