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Ford World News: Tom Dougan talks about a new system that ensures better paint jobs and surface finishes for Ford customers around the world
11 de septiembre de 2013
Dougan: Esta es una de las integraciones más emocionantes de la ciencia óptica y la tecnología digital en la industria automotriz
The new pickups of the Ford F-Series are the latest vehicles to benefit from the auto industrys first dirt-detection technology that ensures impeccable paint jobs and surface quality. The system uses high-definition cameras and reflected light in order to digitally identify surface imperfections finer than a grain of salt, which in turn guides workers on the final assembly line about where to shine and polish away any imperfections.With its advanced dirt-detection technology, Ford has improved paint quality while reducing client complaints about their vehicles surface finish by 82 percent in one year.Fords dirt-detection technology makes microscopic explorations of the surface of each painted car, then notifies workers on the final assembly line about any repairs that might be needed.This is one of the most exciting integrations of optical science and digital technology in the automotive industry. By combining innovations in vision technology, processing speed and software, Ford continues to invent new technologies that give our customers better paint quality and surpass competitor offerings says Tom Dougan, project manager of global paint applications at Ford.
