Contrinex RFID Enhances Process Control in Automotive Manufacturing

Contrinex Sensor GmbH is leveraging Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology to enhance process control in automotive manufacturing.

A German manufacturer of industrial workpiece carrier systems uses RFID technology to identify individual carriers and initiate automated in-process washing. A read/write module, mounted at the washing station, interrogates an RFID tag on the approaching carrier. The customer's control system then identifies the carrier and initiates the correct washing cycle.

This solution ensures uninterrupted production through high reliability. The long service life of the sensors minimizes replacement transponder costs, while IP 67 or IP69K-rated transponders allow for the use of chemical cleaners without restrictions. An identification range of up to 42mm reduces the risk of mechanical damage.

The passive transponders require no power source and minimal maintenance, guaranteeing performance for up to 100,000 write cycles. Contrinex's ConIdent® technology provides an identification range of up to 42mm. The read/write units interface directly with the customer's control systems.