Automatic optical inspection systems and 2D/3D metrology for quality assurance and automation
in-situ GmbH
Sauerlach near MunichNew on Amplifa
About in-situ
in-situ GmbH is a specialist in automatic optical inspection systems (AOI) and digital image processing, based in Sauerlach near Munich. The company was founded in 2001 as a spin-off of vidisys GmbH, which has been active in industrial image processing since 1987, by Prof. Dr. Hartmut Ernst. Its field of activity covers industrial, medical and scientific applications with a focus on 2D and 3D metrology. In addition to a standardized product portfolio – including ShapeInSpect for stamped-part contour inspection, PinInSpect, CapInSpect, KLT-InSpector, InBIS, DotScan, Display-Tester and the Rondo 3D measuring system – a key focus lies on customized solutions as well as the conception, development and turnkey delivery of complete systems. Image processing hardware is sourced from partners such as Cognex, MESA and Stemmer Imaging; components are supplied to OEMs and end customers. Industries served include automotive, pharma, packaging, electronics, food, mechanical engineering and metal processing; the service offering includes consulting, feasibility studies, OEM development, remote support, maintenance contracts and training.
- Site
- Sauerlach
- Processes
- Automatic optical inspection (AOI) - Braille inspection (DotScan), Automatic optical inspection (AOI) - Brake pad inspection (InBIS), Automatic optical inspection (AOI) - Stamped-part contour inspection / 2D contour inspection, Automatic optical inspection (AOI) - Content inspection of trays/KLTs (KLT-InSpector), Automatic optical inspection (AOI) - Optical display inspection (Display-Tester), Automatic optical inspection (AOI) - Pin inspection (PinInSpect), Automatic optical inspection (AOI) - Screw cap inspection (CapInSpect), Reading & identifying characters and codes (with Cognex)
- Materials
- Stainless steel (stainless steel strip), Sheet metal/stamped parts, PET (bottle closures), Automatic optical inspection, 3D measurement (Rondo), Artificial intelligence solutions, Stainless steel strip, PET
- Certificates
- Online feasibility study, Remote support and maintenance contracts, ISO 9001
- Founded
- 2001
- Industries
- Automotive, Pharma, Packaging, Electronics, Food, Mechanical engineering
- 01
Consulting and feasibility study
- 02
Concept development and design of the inspection solution
- 03
Procurement of image processing hardware (incl. Cognex, Stemmer Imaging)
- 04
System integration and turnkey delivery
- 05
Remote support, maintenance and training
Application areas and inspected materials
Automatic optical inspection
Camera systems for inspecting contours, dimensions, completeness, positions and surfaces in running production.
3D measurement (Rondo)
Turntable-based measurement of objects without elaborate multi-shot fusion as required with laser scanners.
Artificial intelligence solutions
Deep learning methods (e.g. ViDi) for inspection tasks that cannot be defined geometrically, trend detection and predictions.
Stainless steel strip
Inspected material in the custom 2D contour inspection of stamped patterns directly at the machine.
PET
Material of bottle closures inspected with the CapInSpect.
Sheet-metal and stamped parts
Flat parts whose contours are inspected with ShapeInSpect, e.g. for detection of punch breakage.
Character and code recognition
Reading and identification of characters and codes implemented with Cognex systems.
Locations
Sauerlach
DEHeadquarters with development and sales
- ShapeInSpect
- PinInSpect
- CapInSpect
- KLT-InSpector
- InBIS
- DotScan
- Display-Tester
- Rondo
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic optical inspection (AOI) - Braille inspection (DotScan)Inspection | – | – | – | – | – |
| Automatic optical inspection (AOI) - Brake pad inspection (InBIS)Inspection | – | – | – | – | – |
| Automatic optical inspection (AOI) - Stamped-part contour inspection / 2D contour inspectionInspection | 0.05 mm | – | – | – | Sheet metal, Stamped parts |
| Automatic optical inspection (AOI) - Content inspection of trays/KLTs (KLT-InSpector)Inspection | – | – | – | – | – |
| Automatic optical inspection (AOI) - Optical display inspection (Display-Tester)Inspection | – | – | – | – | – |
| Automatic optical inspection (AOI) - Pin inspection (PinInSpect)Inspection | – | – | – | – | – |
| Automatic optical inspection (AOI) - Screw cap inspection (CapInSpect)Inspection | – | – | – | – | PET |
| Reading & identifying characters and codes (with Cognex)Inspection | – | – | – | – | – |
| Surface inspection (flatness, optics)Inspection | – | – | – | – | – |
| Orientation & position detectionInspection | – | – | – | – | – |
| 3D measurement (Rondo, measurement on turntable)Inspection | – | – | – | – | – |
| Type inspection (optical type recognition)Inspection | – | – | – | – | – |
| Completeness inspectionInspection | – | – | – | – | – |
| Artificial intelligence solutions (deep learning, e.g. ViDi)Inspection | – | – | – | – | – |
| Inspection | 0.05 mm | 5.50 mm × 4.00 mm | – | – | Stainless steel |
| Feasibility studies, consulting, OEM developmentEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
8 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic optical inspection system (AOI) | in-situ ShapeInSpect | – | – | – | Sauerlach |
| Automatic optical inspection system (AOI) | in-situ PinInSpect | – | – | – | Sauerlach |
| Automatic optical inspection system (AOI) | in-situ CapInSpect | – | – | – | Sauerlach |
| Automatic optical inspection system (AOI) | in-situ KLT-InSpector | – | – | – | Sauerlach |
| Brake pad measuring system | in-situ InBIS | – | – | – | Sauerlach |
| Braille inspection system | in-situ DotScan | – | – | – | Sauerlach |
| Display inspection system | in-situ Display-Tester | – | – | – | Sauerlach |
| 3D measuring system (turntable-based) | in-situ Rondo | – | – | – | Sauerlach |
Additional services
Quality and metrology
The inspection systems verify contour accuracy, dimensional accuracy and completeness directly in production; the custom 2D contour inspection operates with a tolerance of 0.05 mm and a cycle time of 200 msec per hole on a stainless steel strip.
| Evidence | Sauerlach |
|---|---|
| Online feasibility study | |
| Remote support and maintenance contracts | |
| ISO 9001 |
History
- 1987
Founding of vidisys GmbH, active in industrial image processing
- 2001
Founding of in-situ GmbH in Sauerlach near Munich as a spin-off of vidisys GmbH by Prof. Dr. Hartmut Ernst