Powertrain Assembly Verification


Powertrain assembly demands precise verification at production speed. Teams must confirm the correct presence and installation of piston rings, camshafts, lifters, and spark plugs, plus wiring integrity, hose-and-clamp completion, and proper cable routing. Fixed industrial scanning, optical character recognition (OCR), and 2D imaging validate part identity and placement in-line. Purpose-built inspections detect assembly errors instantly, reducing rework and protecting quality.

Zebra GTX Smart Camera for Automotive Engine Block Inspection

Unify code reading, OCR, and 2D inspections to verify every engine component, prevent build errors, and strengthen end-to-end traceability

Zebra FS80 camera capturing and decoding direct part mark (DPM) data matrix codes on an engine block for traceability and quality control in automated manufacturing environments.

Verify components and codes in-line

Zebra fixed industrial scanners read direct part marked (DPM) 1D/2D codes or identifiers on each component used in the assembly in real time. Scanned codes and unique part identifiers are used to confirm correct component selection before torque or test and create a master record for traceability and compliance purposes. At line speed, scanners verify piston rings, camshafts, lifters, spark plugs, and kit contents, and trigger exceptions or mismatches, so operators can intervene early. Robust decoding algorithms handle low-contrast, oily, or curved surfaces common in powertrain manufacturing.

Zebra GTX Smart Camera for Automotive Assembly Verification

Connect inspection to traceability

Zebra smart cameras, such as the Iris GTX, run 2D inspections to automatically confirm presence, orientation, and placement. They verify hose-and-clamp completion and check wiring integrity and proper cable routing. Pass/fail decisions can drive automatic material handling. Good parts advance while exceptions stop or bypass the station to prevent downstream rework. Zebra smart cameras can then report results to the Manufacturing Execution System (MES), tying each scan and image to the engine serial number. This supports immediate diagnostics and end-to-end traceability.

Machine vision system performing 2D metrology on a cast metal part, using multi-axis measurement vectors and feature detection to verify dimensions, geometry, and part tolerance in automated inspection.

Add Aurora Design Assistant for complex checks

Aurora Design Assistant is a flowchart-based machine vision development environment designed for building applications without traditional coding, enabling the creation of web-based operator HMIs and offering hardware-agnostic deployment on PCs, smart cameras, or vision controllers, making it ideal for multi-camera powertrain inspections. It features integrated deep learning tools for classification, segmentation, object detection, and no-code OCR, allowing it to handle tasks such as distinguishing look-alike components, verifying cable routing, and checking component seating under variable conditions.

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