TAGS: Sealants
Perceptron, Inc announced a global commercial alliance with Coherix Inc., in which the latter will take advantage of Perceptron’s transformation from vehicle welding to the use of highly engineered glues called structural adhesives.
“We are delighted to launch this global commercial alliance with Perceptron,” said Dwight Carlson, founder, chairman and CEO of Coherix. “Perceptron has a great reputation and brand recognition with all our current and prospective global automotive customers. The combination of 3D Machine Vision expertise across both companies, with many team members boasting over 30 years of industry experience, brings significantly higher value to our customers.”
Advantages of Using Structural Adhesives
The shift to adhesives allows for light-weighting and higher structural integrity when joining parts made from dissimilar structural materials, resulting in increased rigidity that delivers significantly improved safety and drivability. Dozens of adhesive dispensing systems are deployed in each premium vehicle manufacturing line and adhesives are increasingly relied on in all new vehicle programs to deliver similar advantages.
The advantages include safety, quality and cost savings goals, which are driving the adoption of 3D inspection and process controls across automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and Tier suppliers.
Laser-based Adhesive and Sealant Dispensing Process
Coherix’s Predator3DTM laser-based solution is installed directly on adhesive dispensing nozzles to provide real-time 3D inspection, visualization and process control for the adhesive and sealant dispensing process, while ensuring the right volume of adhesive is placed in the right location.
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The commercial alliance with Coherix leverages the global reach of Perceptron to accelerate the adoption of this unique 3D product, while complementing our product portfolio for robot guidance and in-line automated metrology,” said Perceptron’s chairman of the board Jay Freeland, who is also serving as interim president and chief executive officer.
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Dwight Carlson will be a great partner and asset for our team, as he has a storied history and great familiarity with our company, serving as founder, CEO and President of Perceptron from 1981 to 1996” added Freeland.
Source: Perceptron