USE CASE
Marquardt
Improving Quality and Production Efficiency with 3D Inspection
Overview
Marquardt is a global manufacturer serving automotive customers from 13 production sites worldwide. Its automotive plant in the mountains of southern Germany produces a wide range of mechatronic products, with a particular focus on drive authorization systems. Across its global network, the company applies common equipment and quality standards while advancing production through state-of-the-art technology, digitalization, and artificial intelligence.
To further improve quality and productivity in electronics manufacturing, Marquardt selected SAKI’s 3D-AOI and 3D-CT AXI inspection systems.
Why Marquardt Chose SAKI
Marquardt evaluated and benchmarked inspection solutions from multiple suppliers, focusing particularly on shorter cycle times and reduced false-call rates. In the end, SAKI’s solution proved the most compelling overall.
Key factors in the decision included effective handling of PCB warpage, offline programming that helps prevent production downtime, an intuitive user interface, and 3D analysis tools that enable operators to investigate false calls more efficiently.
- Z-axis tracking: Addresses warpage in increasingly larger and thinner PCBs
- Offline programming: Enables inspection programs to be created without stopping the production line
- Simple interface: Streamlines operators’ analysis of false calls using 3D images and tools
Comment from Mr. Torsten at Marquardt
“We put various suppliers through their paces and in the end, Saki simply was the most convincing with their solution. The challenges we presented Saki with were cycle times and the reduction of pseudo defect rates. That was the most important thing for us.”
Results and Benefits
By adopting SAKI’s 3D inspection solutions, Marquardt has achieved—and expects to continue realizing—the following benefits.
Stable Inspection Quality
Software-based Z-axis tracking enables stable 3D inspection even when PCBs are warped. It also strengthens Marquardt’s ability to address the emerging challenge of increasingly larger and thinner boards.
Higher Productivity
Inspection programs can be prepared offline, helping Marquardt avoid production downtime associated with programming. This supports shorter cycle times and improved equipment utilization.
Reduced False Calls
A simple, clearly structured software interface and 3D analysis tools enable operators to assess inspection results more accurately. This makes false-call analysis more efficient and reduces the workload in the inspection process.
Looking Ahead
With future manufacturing challenges such as larger and thinner PCBs in mind, Marquardt will continue using SAKI’s 3D inspection technology to improve quality and production efficiency.
The collaboration has been highly successful, particularly during the benchmark and installation phases. SAKI’s team remained readily available, responded to Marquardt’s concerns, and resolved issues promptly. SAKI Corporation will continue supporting Marquardt’s manufacturing operations with responsive service and highly productive inspection solutions.