In automotive manufacturing, ensuring zero-defect wheels and tyres is critical for Tier 1 suppliers and OEMs. Traditional manual inspection is slow and inconsistent, making AI-powered machine vision essential for real-time, automated quality control.
The ERSI rim inspection system and AUTODOT Reader system deliver fast, precise, and repeatable inspections, supporting high-speed production lines and Industry 4.0 standards.
ERSI – AI-Based Rim Surface Inspection System for Automotive Manufacturing
The EINES Rim Surface Inspector (ERSI) is a fully automated inline vision inspection system designed for rim surface quality control in automotive production lines. Developed for Tier 1 suppliers and OEM manufacturing environments, ERSI leverages Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Deep Learning to detect surface defects with high precision and repeatability.
ERSI is optimized for high-volume production, where rim quality, surface finishing, and zero-defect manufacturing are critical requirements. The system enables real-time defect detection on alloy wheels, including complex geometries such as spoke inner areas, edges, and reflective surfaces.
Advanced Vision Technology for Rim Inspection
What integrates the Rim Surface Inspector?
- High-resolution industrial cameras
- Multi-angle image acquisition during rim rotation
- Custom LED lighting for reflective metallic surfaces
- AI-based defect classification models (Deep Learning)
This configuration ensures robust detection of cosmetic and structural defects
- Scratches
- Dents
- Porosity
- Surface contamination
- Machining or coating defects
ERSI eliminates the limitations of manual visual inspection, providing a consistent, objective, and repeatable quality control process.
AUTODOT Reader – Inspection and Traceability System
The DOT Reader is a high-performance machine vision system developed for automatic tyre identification and marking inspection in automotive tyre manufacturing plants.
Designed for Tier 1 and OEM environments, the system enables accurate reading of DOT codes and additional tyre markings, supporting full traceability, compliance, and production control.
Industrial Vision System for Tyre Inspection
What integrates the Autodot Inspector?
- Industrial cameras (multi-angle configuration)
- Dual-side inspection (top and bottom coverage)
- Optimized lighting for rubber surface readability
- Photocell-triggered acquisition system
This setup ensures reliable detection and reading of tyre markings, even under speed production conditions and challenging surface characteristics.
Key Benefits for Tyre Manufacturing Plants
- Automated DOT code reading and validation
- Improved traceability and compliance with regulations
- Reduction of manual inspection errors
- Increased line throughput and efficiency
- Easy integration into existing production lines
AI Vision Systems for Wheels and Tyres Manufacturing
Both ERSI and the AUTODOT Reader represent state-of-the-art machine vision solutions for automotive manufacturing, addressing key industry needs such as:
- Automated quality inspection
- Inline defect detection
- Smart factory / Industry 4.0 integration
- High-speed production environments
- Zero-defect and continuous improvement strategies
These systems are specifically designed for engineers, plant managers, and quality teams working in wheel and tyre production, where precision, reliability, and efficiency are essential.
