Automate tire retreading processes—with the senswork Tire Code Reader
Our automatic tire identification system reads all relevant tire information when it enters the process, enabling:
- Traceability of each tire and its process data
- Automatic process control depending on tire type
- Error prevention through elimination of manual entries
- Data analysis for quality and efficiency improvement
- This makes the entire renewal process more efficient, safer, and Industry 4.0-compatible.
We recognize DOT/TIN codes, manufacturers, models, and sizes fully automatically and inline.
Codes such as brand names and DOT numbers on tires are often inspected manually by employees in order to sort and process them. This is because automated tire inspection is a challenge. Tires are curved, not elongated, but round, and the embossing often lacks the contrast required for evaluation using 2D inspection solutions. The innovative senswork Tire Code Reader handles this complex application and checks the entire code on tires in a matter of seconds—even if they are worn or dirty. This is made possible by many years of experience, in-depth expertise in image processing, and in-house AI research.
Turnkey solutions for manufacturing
With the AI-based OCR system, you can quickly and easily establish automated reading of codes such as brand names and DOT numbers on tires in your production. The senswork Tire Code Reader is a turnkey, enclosed OCR inspection station through which your assembly line runs with the tires mounted. Only a short stop without rotation is necessary in the inspection station so that the code on the tire can be completely captured and evaluated. The senswork machine vision software VisionCommander® excels with maximum reliability thanks to deep learning-based OCR. The result is visualized directly at the station on a panel.
The senswork Tire Code Reader is so robust that both new and used tires can be evaluated. Reliable results are achieved even in the presence of dust, dirt, and wear. The AI-based OCR system also recognizes different tire sizes without training. For example, tires can be sorted automatically and the quantity of each tire type documented. Statistical evaluations are also possible.
Our customers benefit from fast and reliable tire identification and the resulting rapid categorization and further processing. Documentation is automatic instead of manual. In addition, the senswork OCR system enables statistical evaluations that can be easily accessed in real time. The result: significantly more efficient and faster production processes.