Error proofing also known as Poka Yoke is the practice of keeping product defects out of your customer’s hands. The domain of mistake proofing can also improve the utilization of your staff and production assets. Tegron has extensive experience in designing and implementing systems that verify proper part selection, installation/assembly, and finish using the following industrial technologies:
- Radio Frequency Identification Device (RFID) verification
- Vision inspection using technology by Cognex and others
- Barcode verification
- Torque monitoring
- Pick to Light
Our systems can provide the following benefits to your bottom line:
- Consistent product piece and lot tracking for regulatory and customer reporting
- Reduction in time to train new employees
- Reduction in product unit cost by reduction in scrap and rework
- Reduction in customer and distribution channel product issues and the right information to deal with them when they occur