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Automaker Achieves Top-Quality QR Codes on Plated Steel with Hitachi Inkjet Printers

Flawless QR Coding Powers Production Performance at Automation Engineering

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Summary

When a new complex seat belt tensioner production cell needed to be developed for a large Japanese automaker, Automation Engineering knew its distributor, IMS-Partners, and Hitachi’s state-of-the-art inkjet printers wouldn't let them down. With IMS-Partners technicians providing interface and communication integration services, Hitachi CIJ Printers delivered the quality and reliability levels needed to print QR codes on plated steel.

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About Automation Engineering Leader in Automated Assembly & Testing Systems

Automation Engineering is a leader in the specialized assembly and testing marketplace. Many organizations in the automotive industry turn to Automation Engineering for automated assembly or testing systems that improve productivity and increase ROI. Each member of Automation Engineering's team possesses an average of 15.4 years worth of industry-specific experience across mechanical engineering, electrical controls engineering, and software development disciplines. Automation Engineering employees bring an unmatched level of expertise to every project.

Challenges Business Challenges
  • Direct printing of QR codes onto plated steel components within a production cell for assembling and testing seat belt tensioners.
  • The need for a user-friendly, reliable, and efficient printing solution to minimize production downtime.
Solutions Solutions
  • Hitachi's CIJ printers, capable of high-quality printing on steel components and various other substrates used in the automotive industry.
Outcome Outcome
  • Hitachi’s CIJ printers seamlessly integrated into Automation Engineering's production line, ensuring flawless QR codes on plated steel.
  • Eliminated downtime, boosted efficiency, and helped meet their strict quality requirements.

How Hitachi is Helping the Automotive Industry Overcome Their Marking & Coding Challenges?

With crisp, high-speed coding on critical metal & plastic components, Hitachi CIJ printers ensure efficiency in direct part marking for product traceability, crucial for success in the automotive industry.

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