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Ensure production quality.Optical measurement solutions for online control of industrial spraying processes

Leading in the optical analysis of coatings and paintwork

LaVision supports leading automotive manufacturers and machine builders worldwide with customized, fully automated optical measurement solutions for their production lines. Our real-time visual measurement technologies enable continuous online quality monitoring and process optimization directly on the production line. With advanced measurement technologies, LaVision ensures fully automated control of spray and particle properties in real time.

A new approach to quality control - fully automated measurements for maximum production reliability

Increase the efficiency and precision of your production with intelligent, fully automated quality controls. Our innovative measuring systems enable reliable online monitoring and analysis of all spraying processes in real time. This allows you to minimize errors, reduce rejects and ensure the consistently high quality of your products – without any additional effort.

Online quality testing of paint sprays, paints and coatings ensures optimum spray properties.

Integrated high-tech measuring systems guarantee consistently high surface quality.

Real-time measurements detect deviations at an early stage, reduce rejects and increase production efficiency.

Inline and atline-capable optical measurement technologies for the highest product quality.

Automatic recording, analysis and evaluation of spray parameters during production.

Reduction of manual testing efforts through seamless integration into production lines.

Automatic process adjustment – direct correction in production in the event of quality deviations.

Complete documentation & traceability – Fully integrated digital recording of all measurement results.

Connection to databases and production control – integration into your environment for maximum efficiency.

LaVision - Your partner for automated
online QC measurements worldwide

  • Over three decades of experience in industrial measurement technology
  • Measurement technology partner to leading automotive manufacturers and machine builders
  • Technology leader in optical precision measurement for spray and coating technologies
  • Customized solutions for online, inline and atline quality controls

Overview of the measurement methods used

SprayMaster inspex

The high-performance system for online quality monitoring

The innovative optical measuring process enables detailed analysis of the spray pattern and spray cone to ensure product quality directly in the production process. With its high flexibility and expandability, the system adapts to individual production requirements – for consistently documented and assured quality during paint spraying, painting and coating in the production line.

The SprayMaster inspex is the modular high-performance system for real-time monitoring of industrial painting and coating processes. Optical measuring methods are used to analyze the spray pattern and spray cone directly during production in order to detect deviations at an early stage and ensure consistent product quality.

The combination of the SprayMaster Q.C. (Quality Control) software with a SprayMaster inspex imaging system offers a complete solution for monitoring spray processes in production. Hardware and software are optimized for seamless integration into production environments and enable automatic quality control around the clock (24/7). Common communication interfaces such as Modbus, TCP/IP or 24 V I/O are supported.
Spray pattern geometry: The spray pattern is crucial for the function and efficiency of an aerosol or spray system. The SprayMaster inspex enables the detailed analysis of the homogeneity, size and shape of the spray pattern to ensure that the product has a uniform and controlled distribution.

Spray cone analysis: The spray cone influences application efficiency and the user experience. The system precisely measures the cone angle, penetration depth and symmetry of the spray jet to ensure optimum spray distribution for different application areas.

The systems are individually optimized for paint spraying and painting applications. Production lines equipped with LaVision Inline SprayMaster inspex systems guarantee the highest production quality in plants all over the world:
  • Continuous control: Reliable measuring methods for continuous monitoring of spray behavior
  • Digital & reproducible results: Comparability with reference test images for consistent process reliability
  • Automatic test reports: Efficient documentation and archiving of all measured values
  • Robust evaluation: thanks to intelligent algorithms in the DaVis software
  • Collaborative working: Support from the powerful DaVis software, including free DaVis Viewer
  • Flexible use: can be used inline, atline or online – depending on the production process

ParticleMaster inspex online

Reliable online droplet & particle size analysis
for production monitoring

LaVision’s ParticleMaster inspex online was specifically developed for particle and droplet characterization in industrial processes, e.g., for 24/7 online and inline production monitoring. Size parameters and particle statistics are communicated to the production environment continuously or on demand. Common communication protocols enable easy integration into the production line.

  • Droplet size & distribution: Detailed analysis of particle density & droplet sizes
  • Particle homogeneity: Optimization of uniformity & density for precise coating layers
  • Dynamic image analysis (DIA): Highest precision for particle measurements
  • Flexibly expandable system: Adaptable to different liquids & application methods
  • Digital data evaluation: Automated analysis & real-time visualization

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The ParticleMaster inspex uses LED-based shadowgraph imaging for high-resolution droplet analysis. The ultra-fast LED light source freezes the droplet motion for inline or online analysis. The high-resolution camera system in the sample precisely captures the droplet size, speed and shape. The ParticleMaster inspex online has been specially developed for online testing in industrial production environments. The ParticleMaster inspex online consists of the following components:
  • Online probe with integrated dynamic image analysis system
  • Online LED lighting unit
  • Particle concentration: Number and mass concentration within the spray jet
  • Particle homogeneity: shape, density and uniformity across the spray cross-section
  • Particle size distribution spectrum: detection of minimum to maximum diameters (e.g. 4 µm – 1,000 µm) depending on the application
  • Spray density profiles: Distribution of particle concentration over the width and depth of the spray
  • Particle velocity (optional for combined measurement): Velocity and dynamic distribution of individual particle dropletsThese measured variables enable precise quality control and process optimization.
The ParticleMaster inspex online combines the advantages of dynamic image analysis (DIA) with a user-friendly design:
  • Common communication protocols enable simple integration into the production line.
  • Machine monitoring via common communication protocols (e.g. Modbus)
  • Online in-situ particle imaging
  • No sample preparation required
  • Simple integration on process sight glasses
  • Robust sensor design (IP67)
  • Fully calibrated ex works
  • Automated 24/7 operation
  • The ParticleMaster inspex online is factory calibrated and IP67 protected for use in harsh environments.
  • Continuous data acquisition: Permanent feedback on the quality of the spray job
  • Digital & comparable results: Repeatable measurement data for reliable quality assurance
  • Automated data acquisition & evaluation: efficient integration into existing processes thanks to the powerful DaVis software
  • Flexible use in the line: Suitable for inline, atline and online test stations within the production chain

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Intelligent quality control with the LaVision Quality Control Software - Seamless integration into production

The LaVision Quality Control software is the central element for efficient, automated and seamless quality testing of painting and coating systems, nozzles or paint sprays. It enables seamless data acquisition, analysis and documentation of all relevant spray parameters and ensures consistent and standard-compliant quality assurance – from the first test to series production. Thanks to full integration with the SprayMaster inspex and ParticleMaster inspex systems, test sequences can be automated, results precisely compared and all relevant data recorded in real time. The software offers a user-friendly interface, customizable test criteria and automatic report generation for efficient and transparent quality assurance. Thanks to full networking with production systems, the system can react to deviations in real time and automatically adjust test sequences.
  • Automated measurement data processing:
    Recording, analysis and comparison of all relevant spraying parameters in a central platform
  • Online monitoring and control:
    Live data flows directly into the production control system for immediate process optimization
  • Standard-compliant quality assurance:
    Documentation in accordance with international standards for easy traceability and auditing
  • Dynamic error analysis:
    Automatic detection of deviations in spray pattern, spray cone and particle distribution
  • Increased efficiency through automation:
    Faster test cycles and higher test capacities thanks to digital processes
  • Long-term process optimization:
    Continuous improvement of product quality and production stability
The combination of the SprayMaster Q.C. software with a SprayMaster inspex imaging system offers a complete solution for production monitoring. Hardware and software are specially optimized for continuous industrial operation and enable automatic 24/7 quality control.
  • 24/7 online quality monitoring: seamless real-time monitoring of spray quality directly in the production line
  • Automatic corrections: process deviations are detected directly and passed on to the control system
  • Industry-compatible interfaces: Support of Modbus, TCP/IP and 24 V I/O for easy machine integration
  • Integration into existing databases and QM systems: complete traceability and analysis in production control
  • Automated image acquisition & analysis: Fully automatic acquisition and calculation of spray pattern, spray cone and particle distribution
  • User-defined operator and administrator interfaces: Individually customizable user interfaces for different user groups
  • Recipe-based tests for quick product changes: Simplified test procedures for various spray products
  • Comparison with reference samples & tolerances: Precise deviation analysis for standard-compliant quality assurance
  • Central data management & export functions: Standardized data management for tabular results, spray images and test reports
  • Machine control via standardized protocols: Seamless integration into automated production processes

LaVision Quality Control and remote software:
Online monitored optimum spray performance for your production line

Real-time data transmission: Continuous analysis of spray quality

Immediate responsiveness, fast intervention and fewer rejects

Automatic process adjustment: automatic optimization
in the event of deviations

Maximum process stability, reliable quality without manual effort

Industry-compatible interfaces Modbus,
TCP/IP, 24 V I/O

Flexible integration,
Seamless connection to existing
production systems

Central control & monitoring,
Remote access to multiple lines

Higher production output, efficient control of several processes simultaneously

Compatible with databases and QM systems:
Complete measurement data traceability

Seamless documentation, ensuring the highest quality standards

Intelligent warning function: Automatic notification of process deviations

Reduced downtimes, early fault detection ensures continuous production

Customer reference example: Inline integration Krautzberger

Krautzberger uses LaVision spray analysis directly inline in its production line to precisely test every single one of its high-quality spray nozzles. All nozzles are compared with reference samples and defined target values so that no untested product leaves the production line. Maximum production performance thanks to innovative quality assurance systems.

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We would be happy to advise you on how we can optimize online quality management
to the maximum in your production with innovative spray analysis.

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