3D Infotech Achieves 70% Reduction in Inspection Time and 300% Capacity Increase

Quality Control (QC) is recognized as one of the most demanding applications in manufacturing, particularly when automated. Achieving consistency at scale is a significant challenge for any organization, as operators are expected to interpret complex blueprints, execute measurements within extremely tight tolerances, and maintain minimal variation.

To help their customers move beyond these constraints, 3D Infotech needed a high-accuracy, repeatable, and flexible inspection solution that could accommodate a wide variety of part geometries, detect visual and dimensional defects through machine vision and other sensors, operate reliably across multiple shifts, and be deployed far faster than traditional systems.

They also needed a platform that simplified fabrication, reduced the amount of custom engineering, and delivered a turnkey deployment experience measured in weeks rather than months.

3D Infotech partnered with Vention to design and deploy a fully automated UMA Cell capable of high-precision scanning, GD&T reporting, dimensional deviation detection, and visual inspection across one, two, or three shifts.

Using Vention’s MachineBuilder platform, the team designed the complete system with drag-and-drop tools and the AI Design Assistant, accelerating design iteration by threefold. The digital environment enabled early virtual validation of reach, collision, and path feasibility.

Installation and programming were supported by Vention’s no-code MachineLogic interface, which allowed fast, interactive program creation. Simulation ensured the robot could access all required features before any hardware was fabricated.

Instant BOM creation and quoting helped compress the procurement phase, aligning with 3D Infotech’s goal of rapid deployment. The system shipped within a couple of weeks and reached full deployment two weeks after delivery. Its modular structure also enabled seamless updates and expansion after installation, allowing new components to be added without disruption.

3D Infotech’s UMA Smart Cell delivered a measurable step-change in Quality Control performance. The team achieved a 70% reduction in scanning time, supported by the system’s ability to capture 6.0 million points per second with metrology-grade precision. Powered by 3D Infotech’s Streamline software, the solution ensures seamless coordination between hardware, automation, and data processing for maximum efficiency. For automotive sheet-metal manufacturers, this level of performance unlocks accuracy and repeatability that surpass traditional Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs).

By combining faster cycle times with fully automated workflows, inspection capacity increased by 300%, enabling customers to run more parts per shift with minimal operator involvement. The shift from manual interpretation to automated, repeatable workflows also contributed to a 50% reduction in scrap and rework, driven by earlier detection of dimensional deviations and higher-quality inspection data.

From an adoption point of view, the intuitive user experience meant operators required only one hour of training, reducing reliance on specialized metrology expertise while maintaining accuracy.

As 3D Infotech continues to scale its metrology automation offerings, the UMA Cell provides a repeatable blueprint for rapid deployment, modular expansion, and metrology-grade performance across a wide range of manufacturing environments.