Case studies
Introducing examples of solutions provided by KURABO’s electronics products and services, to meet our customers’ various challenges.
Machine Vision
This system automates PCB exterior inspection by imaging methods. It is available for various PCBs such as boards for computers, smartphones and automobile components. Kurabo contributes to increasing reliability of inspection, raising operation rate and reducing man-hours.
- Product / Device name: BBMaster-7000 and others
- Purpose 1: defect reduction --- Prevention of shipping of functional and quality defects
- Purpose 2: workforce reduction --- Reduction of man-hours and workforce in, and automation of, the inspection process
Reduced complaints by detecting seam defects. Contributed to an improvement in productivity by specifying a defective spot.
- Product / Device name: Can Seam Defects Inspection System
- Purpose: To detect seam defects in beverage cans
Color Production Management System
Installed CCM to meet shorter delivery times and smaller lot production. Productivity was improved by an increase in production speed and color matching. Also led to the reduction of complaints due to stabilized color quality.
- Product / Device name: CCM (Computer Color Matching) System
- Purpose: To improve productivity in color matching and stability of color quality
Infrared Thickness Meter
Contributed to the improvement of product quality and reduction of the time for setting conditions by measuring coating thickness on a film while controlling the process.
- Product / Device name: RX-2000
- Purpose: To measure coating thickness on a film
Concentration Meter
Installed a concentration meter which can simultaneously measure alcohol and acetic acid in the fermentation process of a vinegar manufacturer.
- Product / Device name: ChemicAlyzer RD-20+
- Purpose: To control the fermentation condition in a fermentation tank
Image and Data Processing
With using the pavement inspection system based on PG-4 technology, we will provide fast and labor-saving inspection work.
- Customer name: NANBARA Co., Ltd.
- Product / Device name: Compact Pavement Inspection System PG-4
- Purpose: To obtain images of detailed characteristics of a road surface
Automated inspection work provided us with improvement of efficiency and safety. We will use PG-4 to enhance inspection work which will satisfy both clients and contractors.
- Customer name: DEPO Co., Ltd.
- Product / Device name: Compact Pavement Inspection System PG-4
- Purpose: To obtain images of detailed characteristics of a road surface
Example of inspecting tunnel wall with using TM-270.
- Customer name: Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA)
- Product / Device name: Railway Tunnel Scanner TM-270
- Purpose: Washington Metro Tunnel Inspection
Captured images of a concrete dam from a distance, detected cracks, and created a damage drawing.
- Product / Device name: Kuraves-Actis
- Purpose: To diagnose deterioration of a concrete dam with noncontact and nondestructively
Sent the Roadway Inspection Compact Unit to Poland, and assembled it onsite for inspection of a road surface.
- Product / Device name: Compact Pavement Inspection System
- Purpose: To obtain images of detailed characteristics of a road surface
The camera part of a compact unit for roadway inspection was mounted to face upward. Inspected the property of the lining surface while driving through a tunnel.
- Product / Device name: Compact Pavement Inspection System
- Purpose: To detect damage in the tunnel lining surface
