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Cisel Achieved 400 Tests Per Hour with Automated PCB Testing 

Case-study
6/16/2021
Automated PCB testing process for automotive circuit boards
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Industry

Automotive

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Application

Inspection

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Robot Solution

OMRON TM5-900 Cobot

Faster, error-free PCB testing with robotics

Manual PCB testing had limited Cisel’s production speed and increased the risk of costly errors—especially for high-reliability automotive components. To overcome these bottlenecks and ensure consistent quality, Cisel partnered with OMRON to implement automated PCB testing using the TM5-900 collaborative robot.

The OMRON TM5 cobot, featuring integrated vision and auto-calibration, managed every step of electrical testing for power steering PCBs: picking boards, placing them on the tester, and sorting approved or rejected units. With the OMRON OS32C laser scanner, safety was always maintained—automatically slowing or stopping the cobot if personnel approached. All operations were coordinated by the OMRON NX102 controller, which captured real-time production data and ensured full traceability.

Automated PCB testing enabled Cisel to test up to 400 boards per hour, for two full shifts, with zero human error. This transformation of their quality control process delivered safer, faster, and fully traceable results for demanding applications.

Watch Cisel’s story:

Results at a glance:

  • Up to 400 PCBs tested per hour
  • Complete traceability and automated data collection
  • Human error eliminated from PCB testing
  • Safe, collaborative work environment with laser-scanned protection
  • Scalable automation for future needs
  • Automated PCB testing process for automotive circuit boards
  • Collaborative robot automated PCB testing
  • Automated PCB testing with collaborative robot at Cisel

Tailored automation for your operations

Manual PCB testing often leads to production slowdowns, inconsistencies, and costly errors. With OMRON’s automated PCB testing solutions, you can eliminate these bottlenecks—just as Cisel did—achieving reliable, high-speed testing and complete traceability. Let us help you turn your production challenges into competitive advantages. Contact us to discover a tailored robot automation solution for your needs.