The automotive industry experienced a record number of vehicle recalls in 2018, and this year’s tally isn’t far behind. Many of those issues have been caused by electronics or software glitches. But, it reminds manufacturing engineers about the importance of proactively identifying defects before vehicles leave the assembly line.

One of the best ways to address quality is by investing in vision systems. The technology is widely used by automakers and suppliers for a variety of applications, including adhesive dispensing, bin picking, error-proofing, inline welding analysis, material handling, robotic guidance, surface inspection and traceability.