This inspection system is designed for manufacturers of injection-molded polyurethane foam blocks, particularly for automotive seats.
It enables inspection of various types of inserts—components placed inside the molds—before foam injection.
The DAKOTA 3D system consists of two profilometry modules: one inspects the lid and the other the bowl.
Benefits
- Pre-injection verification
- Reduced scrap rate
- Reduced customer returns (claims)
- Reduced raw material costs
- Improved productivity
Advantages of 3D
- Height measurement (Z)
- No lighting issues
- Independent of mold appearance (aging, soiling, background color, etc.)
DAKOTA 3D resources
In the DAKOTA 3D download area, you will find all the resources, user manual, and technical specifications you need. An FAQ is also available for your most frequently asked questions.
Component inspection using 3D vision
- On-the-fly mold inspection before injection
- Simultaneous inspection of the bowl and the lid
- 100% of molds are inspected 24/7
- Up to 999 inspection points per mold
- 999 different mold references
3D by triangulation
Two 3D modules
- High-performance camera for accurate
three-dimensional measurements (2,000 pixels, 1,000 profiles/s) - Class 3B laser
High-speed 3D profilometry camera
Dedicated custom software
Fully configurable inspections via an intuitive graphical HMI
Inspection tools: profile, shape, surface, texture, height, position, etc.
Communication with line supervision (Profibus, Profinet, OPC, TCP/
IP, etc.)
Statistics recording by shift
Production log
Immediate and deferred display
Immediate and deferred display
Communication with line supervision via fieldbus
(Profibus, Profinet, OPC, TCP-IP, ...)
Statistics recording by shift, production log
Suitable for all types of components
Different types of inserts present in the molds before injection
Production statistics
Performance
Resolution < 500 µm in X, Y, and Z
Field width: 800 mm
Depth of field: 250 mm
Variable product length
Speed > 15 m/min
Full enclosure 
Support for bowl & lid modules
Laser safety
Integrated PC and operator panel
This inspection system is designed for manufacturers of injection-molded polyurethane foam blocks, particularly for automotive seats.
It enables inspection of various types of inserts—components placed inside the molds—before foam injection.
The DAKOTA 3D system consists of two profilometry modules: one inspects the lid and the other the bowl.
DAKOTA 3D resources
In the DAKOTA 3D download area, you will find all the resources, user manual, and technical specifications you need. An FAQ is also available for your most frequently asked questions.
Benefits of such a system
- Elimination of customer claims for incomplete products.
- Reduced material loss (foam injected unnecessarily).
- Verification of mold condition over time.
Component inspection using 3D vision
- On-the-fly mold inspection before injection
- 999 different mold references
- Simultaneous inspection of the bowl and the lid
- Up to 999 inspection points per mold
- 100% of molds are inspected
- 24/7 operation
- at the production rate ~1,000 parts/hour
- and at the line speed ~15 m/min
High-speed 3D profilometry camera
Two 3D modules: camera + laser
High-performance cameras, 2,000 pixels, 1,000 profiles/s
+ Class III laser, on a non-deformable mounting plate
Dedicated custom software
Fully configurable inspections
via an intuitive graphical HMI
Immediate and deferred display
Communication with line supervision via fieldbus
(Profibus, Profinet, OPC, TCP-IP, ...)
Statistics recording by shift, production log
Suitable for all types of components
Production statistics
Full enclosure
Support for bowl & lid modules
Laser safety
Integrated PC and operator panel
Performance
Resolution: 500 µm in X, Y and Z
Field width: 800 mm
Depth of field: 250 mm
Product length: up to 2 m
Installed at the edge of the carousel
Linear speed: up to 14 m/min
Rate: 1 to 6 molds & 7 to 9 s per carrier
Database: up to 999 references
