Cell Pre-Assembly InspectionElectrode slurry is coated onto copper and aluminum foil to facilitate electric flow. The metal surface, separator, and coating must be inspected for potential surface or edge defects as well as uniform shape and thickness.Electrode Coating InspectionHigh-sensitivity 3D sensors for inspection of challenging surfacesLEARN MOREElectrode Edge Profile MeasurementGocator® provides high-speed profiling of the edges of coated electrode sheets to ensure the correct dimensional tolerances are met.Gocator® delivers high-performance 3D surface inspection of the coating on electrode sheets––detecting imperfections such as bubbles, holes, and splits. Gocator® 2440Electrode Width GaugingGocator® provides accurate width gauging of the dimensions of the separator and electrode.Tab Distance GaugingGocator® scans and measures the distance between tabs on a cell sheet to meet dimensional tolerances.Cell Assembly InspectionA separator and electrode are joined together, and the joined cell (including anode and cathode) is either wound, rolled, or stacked. Stacked cells are then housed in a metal casing and sealed by welding.Ultra high-speed and compact 3D laser profile sensors for robust inline inspection LEARN MOREGocator® 2500 seriesPosition VerificationGocator® has a built-in position detection tool that leverages data from all four sides of the battery to extrapolate the correct weld position.Stacking Alignment InspectionGocator® can be used to scan cell sheets and ensure they are correctly aligned for stacking.Barcode ReadingThe built-in Surface Barcode tool reads image-based and laser-etched DataMatrix codes on the copper siding of stacked electrodes.Gap & Flush MeasurementPrior to welding, a Gocator® multi-sensor network delivers high-speed 3D laser profiling and a built-in tool to measure the gap & flush between the battery cell and its metal casing.Optical Character Recognition Connect Gocator sensors to GoMax Smart Vision Accelerator or a PC in order to read, recognize, and validate flat (2D) or raised (3D) alphanumeric characters. GoMax comes with an onboard OCR engine and pre-trained deep learning datasets.Battery Surface Inspection (Flat Cell)Battery cells are inspected for surface quality, flatness and potential defects such as outliers, cracks, edge breaks, and more.Gocator® 2450LEARN MOREThe 3D AdvantageOnly 3D gives you the shape data required to inspect battery surface features and dimensions for defects such as bulges, fissures, warps, and more.High-sensitivity 3D sensors for inspection of challenging surfaces2D Barcode Reading The built-in barcode tool locates and reads QR codes on the battery surface for accurate tracing and tracking. An OCR tool is also available to decode alphanumeric content.Battery Surface Inspection (Cylindrical Cell)In addition to flat surfaces, Gocator® scans and inspects cylindrical battery cells using single and multi-sensor setups. Gocator® 2520LEARN MOREBlue Laser TechnologyShorter-wavelength blue light generates higher-quality scan data (i.e., less noisy) on highly specular battery surfaces such as polished metal.The sensor also provides powerful defect detection on the battery seal, identifying grooves, tilting, height unevenness, and more.Seal Defect DetectionUltra high-speed and compact 3D laser profile sensors for robust inline inspection Surface Defect DetectionGocator® scans, locates, and executes pass/fail decisions on surface defects such as dents, scratches, and stains.Gocator® 2420LEARN MOREUltra-high resolution 3D sensors for advanced applications.Module and Pack Assembly InspectionMultiple cells are stacked together to form modules. Modules are combined to form battery packs. Both at the module and pack level, components have to be inspected for correct assembly and final weld quality.Gocator® 2520LEARN MOREGocator® scans weld seams for correct height using a native height detection tool based on blob analysis.Weld Seam Height/Position InspectionUltra high-speed and compact 3D laser profile sensors for robust inline inspection Weld Seam Defect DetectionGocator® scans and identifies defects in the weld seam such as breakages, overflow, offset, cracks, air holes, excessive roughness, discoloration, and more.High-Performance on Specular SurfacesGocator® generates precision 3D data even on highly specular surfaces like metal weld seams.Battery Final Installation InspectionIn electric vehicles, a large tray/pan sits under the floor panel. The lithium-ion battery module is glued to this tray. The glue bead application in this assembly has to be inspected for correct dimensions and surface quality.Gocator® 2520LEARN MOREThis built-in measurement tool allows you to perform width, height, offset, and continuity inspection at defined points along the glue bead path and return global measurements and statistics. Built-In Surface Track ToolUltra high-speed and compact 3D laser profile sensors for robust inline inspection Smart 3D Robot Vision GuidanceA robot-mounted Gocator® laser line profiler scans the glue bead application and generates a 3D surface, to which you can apply built-in measurement tools and control logic.
Smart 3D Machine Vision for Battery Inspection100% inspection of small parts and assembliesGocator® 3D smart sensors provide a complete machine vision solution for high-speed, high-precision 3D scanning and inspection (including built-in measurement and control) in electric vehicle battery inspection––from pre-cell assembly to weld seam and final installation.DOWNLOAD INDUSTRY BROCHUREBATTERY
Gocator® 2430/40/50 BLUE LASER Line Profile SensorsRecommended SolutionThese new BLUE LASER line profile sensors are designed for precision 3D scanning of shiny materials (e.g. machined-metal surfaces), and offer a range of wide fields of view for applications in electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing, rail inspection (rail geometry), small to medium-size electronic and automotive parts, and general factory automation.Download DatasheetLearn More
Gocator® 2500 Series - Engineered for High-Speed 3D InspectionRecommended Solution for Consumer ElectronicsGocator® 2510 and Gocator® 2520 provide full 3D inspection from onboard the sensor head and feature an optimized design for small parts inspection—with a focus on consumer electronics (CE) applications.Download Factsheet
Battery Weld InspectionIndustry ApplicationThere is a growing demand for high-performance batteries, such as lithium-ion for mobile and stationary energy storage. Reliable manufacturing processes are essential during battery production as they prevent premature performance degradation or, in the worst case scenario, cell/battery explosion.Download Industry Application
Surface Track InspectionBlog PostIn applications such as glue bead inspection, the engineer needs to verify cross-sectional volume and shape of sealant along an irregular path at equidistant points.Read Now
