OST to provide complete solutions
Oxford Sensor Technology now offers complete Turn Key solutions for robot guidance, inspection and welding.
Oxford Sensor Technology, the specialist in the development and supply of vision sensor systems, is pleased to announce that it now supplies custom made “turn key” solutions for a vast array of applications ranging from:
- Inspection Benches – to check the correct assembly of components
- Process Inspection Cells - to verify components as they move along a conveyor
- Packaging Inspection – 3D scanning to ensure correct packaging of food and other products
- Welding Cells – Utilising vision guided robots or manipulators to optimise process performance
- Pick & Place – Vision guided robots for pick and place applications
- Assembly – Robot guidance for component assembly
By providing a complete system, Oxford Sensor Technology (OST) will provide customers with total confidence in the seamless integration of camera, illumination and robot for guidance or inspection systems.
“Too often vision systems fail in a production environment because a selection of components is brought together by a system integrator which lacks the knowledge of sensor technology and does not have the experience to provide the robust reliable solution that the customer demands. OST solves these problems by using its expertise throughout the design, installation, programming and commissioning phases.” – Anthony Williams, Managing Director
July 2007 |
Sick / IVP Integration Partner
Oxford Sensor Technology (OST) is pleased to announce its appointment as an Integration Partner for the Sick/IVP range of high speed line scan cameras and profiling systems. The series includes:
- IVC-3D – A camera that combines the flexibility of a smart camera and the power of high-speed 3D imaging.
- Ranger – A Highspeed 3D camera with multi-scan measurement capability
- Ruler – 3D scanning for tough environments
OST-QuickLocator, OST’s advanced vision analysis software, connects directly to the IVP Ranger enabling fast accurate 3D visualisation, location and inspection of a diverse array of products from food to vehicle bodies. Currently OST is installing a multiple Ranger camera system at a leading vehicle manufacturer and has enquires for several more systems.
OST will use its expertise in machine vision and robot guidance to provide fully integrated “turn key” solutions to inspection and robot guidance requirements, providing customers with the very best in reliable imaging technology.
The Sick/IVP range complements OST’s existing range of innovative sensor technology and comes at the end of another very busy and successful year for Oxford Sensor Technology.
December 2006 |
OST launch OST-CellController
OST-CellController combines all the power, functionality and ease of use of Oxford Sensor Technology’s vision analysis software with a PC based PLC (programmable logic controller).
OST-CellController allows the rapid development and implementation of a fully automated inspection systems or a vision guided robotic assembly cells without the need for a separate PLC.
OST-CellController can interface directly to most camera systems, including high speed line scan systems, and OST own range of specialist vision sensing technologies.
Configuration of the camera system, image analysis and cell control is easily achieved using “visual” basic scripting offering the user the utmost control and programming flexibility.
“The launch of OST-CellController yet again demonstrates OST’s dedication to continuous product development and a drive to offer our customers the best quality solution to their vision needs. Oxford Sensor Technology has specialised in providing vision systems to the automotive sector, the launch of OST-CellController will enable rapid system development to suit a vast range of new applications in new and diverse market sectors” – Anthony Williams, Managing Director of Oxford Sensor Technology
November 2006 |
OST to exhibit at the Moscow International Motor Show (MIMS).
Russia is becoming the latest target market for the world’s top automakers. Already Ford, GM, Toyota, Nissan, Renault, and Volkswagen have committed to local manufacturing.
The Moscow International Motor Show provides a platform for car manufacturers to demonstrate their vehicles and for suppliers to demonstrate their ranges of products and services
As a leading supplier of vision sensing technology for robot guidance and inspection, to the automotive sector, the MIMS will enable Oxford Sensor Technology to publicise its vast capabilities to a rapidly expanding market sector.
The Moscow International Motor Show is open from 30th August to 3rd September 2006 at the Crocus Expo exhibition centre on the outskirts of Moscow city
July 2006 |
New Personnel strengthen the already Impressive OST team
Two new appointments strengthen the already impressive OST team.
Mr Chris Dolan will be responsible for sales of Oxford Sensor Technology's products.
Chris has vast sales experience and an impressive knowledge of machine vision systems.
Experience he will now use increase sales of OST products into new industry sectors whilst building upon OST's relationships with our existing customer base
Mr Adam Saint will be responsible for quality and evaluation.
Quality is extremely important to OST and Adam has a key role in the management of in-house procedures (ISO 9001) and also working in conjunction with suppliers and customers to ensure the best overall service.
The new personnel will ensure Oxford Sensor Technology continues to provide the excellent pre and post sales service our customers have come to expect.
February 2006 |
2005 a Great Year for Oxford Sensor Technology
2005 has been an exciting year for Oxford Sensor Technology (OST).
Substantial new investment was obtained, the company restructured and software development was outsourced to speed up the launch of new sensor technology.
Changes to the structure have strengthened the management team and increased dynamism within the organisation.
Mr Richard Vessey became Chairman
Mr Anthony Williams became Managing Director
Mr Teemu Oittinen became Operations Manager
Mrs Bernie Mitchel became Company Secretary
Dr Colin Morgan will now concentrate solely upon research and development
OST's products are currently used primarily within the automotive sector, for the automatic guidance of industrial robots welding and assembling vehicles. Almost 50 systems have been supplied this year (2005) to customers including Jaguar, Land Rover, Honda, Nissan, and Renault
The new funding will be used by the company to reduce development cycle times and bringing new, and innovative, products to the market in the shortest possible time. 2006 will see the launch of new and existing products coupled with a dramatic increase in marketing activity targeted at new market sectors.
December 2005 |
Land Rover choose Oxford Sensor Technology
Vehicle build quality is of paramount importance to Land Rover. To ensure safety, reduce wind noise, maintain a high aesthetic quality and prevent water leaks, it is vital that the vehicle windows, moon roof assembly and seals are fitted correctly.
Land Rover (Solihull UK) has chosen the SRS VisionSensor system from Oxford Sensor Technology Ltd (Abingdon UK) to guide the robots which fit the glass, high level brake light assembly and part of the door seal to its new Series 3 Discovery, and also to glaze the Range Rover Sport.
The glazing cell on the new assembly line comprises six ABB robots, each fitted with SRS VisionSensors. Four robots are dedicated to fitting the front, rear and side windows. The remaining two robots are used to fit the moonroof assembly and provide back up for the main glazing system.
The new facility can cope with whatever vehicle (Discovery or Range Rover Sport) or sequence of model variants that arrive on the skillet conveyor - automatically fitting the correct size and variant (tinted, non-tinted, etc) of glass into the vehicle.
The glazing sequence is as follows:
The robot picks the glass from a centring table.
The glass is moved through a pre-programmed path under a nozzle, which dispenses a polyurethane bead.
The robot then positions the glass near the vehicle.
the SRS VisionSensor, the exact position of the aperture, into which the glass will fit, is measured relative to the robot's actual position.
Any positional correction is applied, as directed by the SRS VisionSensor and the glass accurately fitted.
The high-level brake light cell comprises a single robot, which bonds the light unit into the vehicle tailgate. The system operates in exactly the same manner as the glazing cell.
Both the glazing cell and brake light cell were supplied by ASM Dimatec (Reus Spain).
The third cell employs new technology developed by 3M and Technorop (France). The Cant Rail seal (the part of the door seal attached to the "A" pillar, vehicle roof and "D" pillar) has a pressure activated adhesive strip along its rear surface. A SRS VisionSensor is mounted on the robot's tooling. The robot moves to three points along the side of the vehicle and the SRS VisionSensor measures the actual body position. The robot's path is offset and the robot applies the seal, maintaining a constant application force as it travels along the vehicle.
SRS VisionSensor
Unlike traditional vision systems, the SRS VisionSensor is unique in using specular reflections to locate features on the vehicle body. Specular Reflections are glints or highlights, which run along curves in the surface of any shiny material - such as a painted car bodies. They are repeatable, easy to analyse and unaffected by vehicle colour, making them the ideal characteristic on which to base a vision system for use in vehicle assembly.
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New software allows easier location of features and weld "preps" in robot welding applications.
New software, OST-Find, has been developed for the highly successful CSS WeldSensor from Oxford Sensor Technology. The software has been designed specifically to simplify robot guidance in automated welding applications.
The OST-Find software package features:
Easy to use graphical interface
Pictorial seam (weld "prep") definition
Menu selectable robot interfaces
Intuitive set-up procedures
Familiar menu structures
Define your Seam |
- Configure your sensor - |
Select your robot |
OST-Find has been specially written by OST-SmartLine, who has used its vast experience of welding and extensive knowledge of robotic systems, to develop the ultimate in software packages.
March 05 |
Oxford Sensor Technology - The Car manufactures favourite
In 2004 Oxford Sensor Technology Ltd (OST) celebrated the 15th anniversary of its formation by having yet another good year and supplying products to, amongst others:
Jaguar
Honda
Land Rover
Renault
MG Rover
Fiat
OST's sensors are fast becoming the preferred sensor system for robot guidance within the automotive manufacturing sector.
OST based in Abingdon, Oxfordshire UK, produces vision sensors for the guidance of assembly robots all sections of vehicle build.
In the "Body in White" area, where the unpainted vehicle bodies are first put together, the CSS Weld Sensor guides robots to accurately locate seams and measure gaps prior to welding.
In the "Trim and Final" area, where the painted body is assembled into a finished vehicle, the SRS Vision Sensor is used to guide robots fitting glass, seals and light units etc.
OST is now looking forward to an exciting 2005. New Products, including 2 new software packages and a sensor system for the real-time inspection of PU (polyurethane) bead as it is applied to vehicle glass, are due for launch early in New Year.
2005 will also see a major increase in distributors around the world, to provide customers with local support from an international company.
December 2004 |
