From defect detection to robotic guidance—MCE makes it work together. With deep expertise in vision and automation, we design 2D and 3D inspection systems that deliver clarity, reduce errors, and improve throughput.
Precision industries such as automotive and medical device manufacturing depend on their visual inspection systems as much as they depend on the components that go into the final product. These systems confirm part presence and identify defects early, helping manufacturers avoid rework. They also support consistent throughput on the production line by feeding accurate measurement data into the surrounding automation.
MCE gives manufacturers the clarity they need to make smart decisions, delivering 2D and 3D inspection systems designed for accuracy and built for seamless integration. Each system fits the demands of its environment and draws strength from MCE’s broader expertise in robotics and material handling.
MCE Delivers the Visibility Manufacturers Need
Automated inspection helps manufacturers avoid product returns and prevent quality issues from progressing further down the line. It also eases pressure on labor by reducing the need for manual checks. From electronics to heavy industry, MCE equips teams to:
- Detect flaws like scratches, misalignments, and missing features
- Verify that assemblies are complete and functional
- Measure tight tolerances and dimensional accuracy
- Guide robots to locate and interact with parts precisely
Both 2D and 3D technologies serve a purpose, and MCE helps manufacturers choose the right tools for the job. For example:
- 2D systems excel at barcode reading, optical character recognition (OCR), and flat surface checks
- 3D systems are ideal for height measurement, contour analysis, and shape verification where a Z-axis view is essential
Visibility Technology for Testing
When a medical device manufacturer needed to verify that keys on a diagnostic instrument were seated correctly, MCE designed a system that paired SMAC actuators with vision-guided robotics. The vision-guided robot validated key presence and measured force consistency for each unit. This approach removed human subjectivity from a critical quality checkpoint.
MCE Supplies Deep Vision and Robotics Expertise
MCE doesn’t just drop off cameras and walk away — their engineers work alongside clients from proof of concept through deployment. The team brings deep technical expertise in robotics and automation. They support each project from concept through deployment by providing:
- Application analysis and feasibility testing
- Proof-of-concept demos to confirm vision tool viability
- Selection of cameras, optics, lighting, and control hardware
- Custom programming and on-site integration
Their preferred tools include Datalogic (Impact) for 2D systems, and LMI Technologies (Gocator) for 3D imaging. But hardware is only part of the equation.
MCE’s value lies in understanding how to deploy vision systems that succeed in real-world production environments. Their team of automation experts account for variables such as lighting conditions and part orientation, then design solutions that maintain performance under pressure. Whether the inspection requires specialized lighting or lensing adjustments, they configure each system to fit the demands of the application.
Visibility Technology for Sorting and Pick & Place
A local spring manufacturer required automation for post-furnace sorting. Previously, operators removed springs from bins by hand. The task was repetitive and posed a high risk of burn injury. MCE deployed Epson Robotics with a vision system integrated with Asyril’s Flexible Feeding Systems to identify, pick, and place the hot parts without tangling. Cycle time dropped from three minutes to 45 seconds per container (an 87.5% decrease), while reducing operator burn and strain-related injuries.
MCE Makes Vision and Automation Work Together
Inspection systems must coordinate with robotics, conveyors, actuators, and control logic. MCE specializes in building inspection lines that perform consistently, especially when speed and precision matter most.
MCE teams can integrate vision with:
- Collaborative and six-axis robots
- Actuators and custom motion systems
- Robotic end-of-arm tooling
- Conveyors and part positioning systems
- Programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and safety devices
For manufacturers working with fragile or high-tolerance parts, MCE ensures that the entire process runs in harmony. Inspection systems align with motion components, and verification tools communicate clearly with sortation mechanisms.
Take a spring-handling system used in medical device assembly. Without robotics, workers had to sort tangled springs by hand. With MCE’s system in place, vision tools identify spring positions, and robots quickly move them into trays with zero risk of collision.
MCE Solves Problems Through Automation
MCE delivers more than inspection tools — they design and build automation systems that operate with precision and adapt to changing production demands. MCE supports manufacturers with end-to-end expertise in vision integration and system coordination:
- Designs systems for real-world environments, not lab conditions
- Supports customers through design, deployment, and ongoing updates
- Connects vision with motion, robotics, and controls
- Reduces labor strain while increasing inspection speed and consistency
Whether you need a barcode reader for label verification, or a tray-loading system designed for cleanroom use, MCE will help you engineer a solution that fits your environment and performance goals. Seeing is just the beginning — MCE helps you solve your problems.
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