Challenge
The Requirements by Rexroth: a Bosch Company:
- Quality assurance was entirely visual, with no way to double-check or track shipped items.
- Due to the high mix of over 2,000 SKUs, it was challenging for the team to properly approve every product, and human error was a natural part of the process, requiring significant time investment.
- Lack of traceability made it difficult to investigate issues, address quality concerns proactively, and verify what was shipped versus what the customer received.
Polyrix Solution
To Achieve Traceable Approvals of 2,000 + SKUs:
- PolyScan XL6 with Fast.Scan technology was implemented inline to meet Tact times of 1 minute, ensuring fast, accurate quality control at high speed.
- Adaptive Learning and Streamlined Process: The system learns to verify part numbers, providing real-time feedback with reasons for “yes” or “no” answers, improving accuracy over time.
Benefits of the Polyrix Solution
1 - Reduced Returns & Improved Quality
Automated checks ensure parts are properly assembled before shipping, reducing returns. Traceable data provides clear proof of quality, lowering external claims and enabling post-shipment issue identification.
2 - Increased Capacity
The system processes up to 6 times more units per shift with 1 minute Tact time, compared to the 10 to 15 minutes per unit required for manual inspection, significantly boosting throughput.
3 - Lower Labor Costs & Better Jobs
Automation cuts down on manual inspection time, allowing workers to focus on higher-value tasks, improving job satisfaction, and reducing labor costs.
“I would confidently recommend Polyrix’s PolyScan system. Its versatility makes it a valuable solution for production and R&D environments.
We’ve seen significant benefits, including reduced cycle times, increased flexibility, and the ability to achieve high-speed, accurate inspections. The system’s adaptability across different applications makes it highly effective, and based on our positive experience, I would gladly work with Polyrix again.”
