Enhanced Vision System Implementation at Bosch

This case study details the implementation of an enhanced vision system at Bosch Group's facility in Curitiba, Brazil, aimed at improving the quality and traceability of diesel injector nozzles. The document outlines the challenges faced by Bosch, including the need to reduce the number of machined parts requiring post-production manual inspection. The new vision system integrates a quad-input Zebra Concord PoE frame grabber and a Zebra Indio I/O card, utilizing Aurora Design Assistant software for control. The system allows for simultaneous processing of three independent inspection tasks, significantly decreasing reject rates to 5% for a production volume of 7,000 parts per day. The case study also highlights the benefits of the system, including improved reading of laser engravings and effective verification of manufacturing processes. Additionally, it discusses the training and support provided to Bosch staff, emphasizing the ease of use of the system and the potential for future enhancements, including the addition of more cameras and AI applications.