In the past, automobile manufacturers only required basic forms of leak testing to check standard subassemblies, such as, air conditioning, power train and cooling system components. Traditional hard-vacuum and accumulation methods were—and still are—used to test components such as radiators, evaporators, condensers, air-conditioner hoses, torque converters and valve bodies.

New technologies are helping medical device manufacturers solve challenging leak-testing applications.

Helium-based leak detectors can quickly find even microscopic leaks in cast aluminum components.

Selecting the right leak detector for a particular application can be confusing.

Optimizing product quality is an ongoing challenge for all employees of Robert Bosch GmbH, the world’s largest supplier of automotive components.