Automotive Industry

Reliable, flexible, and robust camera solutions

Machine vision is widely used in quality control and process control at manufacturers, suppliers, and workshops. Our machine vision solutions with small, shock-resistant design offer high image quality at high speed and are therefore suitable for a wide range of applications in the automotive industry.

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Vision solutions in the automotive industry

  • High image quality

    For exact determination of dimensions, surface inspections and for defect detection, we provide high-resolution images thanks to the latest sensors

  • Durable & reliable

    With the lowest failure rate in the industry, our camera systems stand for reliability in 24/7 operation

  • High performance & speed

    Innovative, high-performance camera technology for state-of-the-art production methods

  • Customizable & flexible

    Camera systems with small form factor and low weight, thus compatible for any application

Typical fields of application in the automotive industry

From process control and code recognition to surface inspection: our vision solutions cover a wide range of applications.

Process control

Industrial control technology and robot control with image processing ranges from weld seam, clearance, and quality control to assembly tasks and identification to orientation determination.

Predictive maintenance

Machine Vision makes a valuable contribution to predictive maintenance, helping to maintain quality standards and avoid downtime.

Surface and clearance inspection

For automotive parts, our image processing systems reliably measure surfaces, clearance, and flushness even with varying paint colors, ensuring that specified tolerance ranges are maintained in the event of defects.

Code recognition

Our camera systems enable the recognition of different codes such as data matrix codes, color codes, and also plain text (OCR optical character recognition and OCV optical character verification), especially on metallic surfaces.

Crash tests

With perfect illumination, our high-speed cameras capture a high-resolution image every thousandth of a second on the outside, inside and even underneath the vehicle. The image accurately depicts even the smallest deformation of the body structure and the deployment of the airbags.

Accessories sorting

If robots are used for sorting tasks, our integrated camera systems help with gripping and depositing accessories (bin picking) and sorting accessories such as screws.

Use cases in the automotive industry

Take a look at our solutions and see how they can be used for a wide range of applications.


  • AOI system for the automated sorting process

    AOI of High-gloss Car Parts

    Basler ace L and pylon enable AOI of reflective auto parts for a fast and fully automated sorting process.

    • AOI, error detection, and quality control
    • Automotive
    CXP-12 components in automotive industry

    CXP-12 Components in Automotive Industry

    In a system for inspecting the surface quality of paints on car bodies, company Eines Vision Systems relies on various Basler CXP-12 components.

    • AOI, error detection, and quality control
    • Automotive
    3D robot vision systems for assembly lines of automotive industry

    3D Robot Vision Systems for Assembly Lines

    Basler Vision components are integrated in the 3D robot vision system from Alsontech for increased productivity in automotive manufacturing.

    • 3D technology
    • Factory automation
    • Robotics
    • Automotive
    Precisely placed to the millimeter every time!

    Precisely placed to the millimeter every time!

    Basler ace cameras enable Apera's AI-supported software at supplier Flex-N-Gate to position the smallest parts with millimeter precision.

    • Deep Learning
    • Robotics
    • Position Recognition
    • Automotive

Most popular products

For efficient and reliable machine vision applications in this industry, the following Basler products are often the best choice:

  • Basler ace 2

    Basler ace 2 area scan camera

    The compact ace 2 convinces with a large selection of sensors and interfaces as well as optimal handling and image quality. Thanks to its versatility, it is the right camera for a wide variety of applications.

  • Basler ToF Camera

    Basler ToF 3D Camera

    Precise 3D images in real time thanks to Sony's DepthSense™ sensor and integrated depth image processing. Available in 850 nm or 940 nm wavelengths.

  • boost CXP-12 area scan cameras

    Basler boost area scan camera

    The Basler boost camera series combines the latest CMOS sensor technology with high bandwidths and all the other advantages of the CoaXPress 2.0 standard.

  • Basler dart

    Basler dart area scan camera

    The dart camera is a compact camera module suitable for factory and embedded applications. It is available as a bare board variant, with S- and CS-mounts.

  • Basler pylon vTools

    pylon vTools for image processing

    Design robust image processing software for quality assurance and tracking. Functions such as blob analysis, matching, and code reader can be combined using drag-and-drop design and flexibly integrated into the target application.

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