Catch defects before they leave your floor

Vision inspection, leak testing, and electrical verification built directly into your line, with automated pass/fail decisions and full traceability.

Vision

Cameras and AI catch every defect

High resolution cameras scan each part for surface flaws, dimensional drift, and assembly errors. The system learns your product and flags anything outside tolerance.

Leak

Sealed parts proven tight before shipping

We test every sealed component with pressure decay, mass flow, or helium detection. A bad seal stops the line and the part is rejected.

Pressure decay testing

Mass flow verification

Helium leak detection

Electrical

Every circuit verified before it moves

Our stations check continuity, resistance, and signal integrity on every unit. A failed circuit is rejected automatically and logged for review.

  • Continuity checks

  • Resistance measurement

  • Functional signal testing

Benefits

Fewer defects reach customers

Inline inspection pays for itself in reduced scrap and warranty claims.

Quality

Defect escape drops to near zero

Bad parts are caught before they ship.

Cost

Warranty claims and rework fall

You stop paying for defects in the field.

Yield

Production yield improves with data

Inspection data shows where your process drifts.

Trigger

A sensor detects the part entering the station and the inspection sequence starts.

Measure

Cameras, scanners, sensors, transducers, or electrical probes capture data from the part.

Decide

The system compares results to your tolerances and issues a pass or fail.

Document

Every result is logged with a timestamp, serial number, and measurement values.

Traceability

Every part leaves with a record

We log timestamps, measurements, and pass/fail results for every inspected unit. Your quality team gets audit-ready documentation without manual paperwork.

Industries

Where documentation is critical

We build inspection systems for regulated and high-volume production environments.

Automotive

Zero defect programs demand full part verification

Every component is checked before it reaches the line.

Life sciences

Regulatory compliance requires complete traceability

Inspection records support FDA and ISO audits.

Food and beverage

Packaging and fill verification protect consumers

Seal integrity and fill levels are checked inline.

What customers say

Results speak louder than promises

“The large variety of part variations add complexity when automating. TCSC designed a clever and user-friendly machine that is flexible for all part variations.”
dormakaba
New Product Introduction Manager
“TCSC took the time to understand our unique process, develop a custom solution, and continues to offer ongoing support. Their machines have been in production for over 10 years!”
3M
Advanced Manufacturing Engineer
"Our project involved a wide range of product variations and required a solution that could accommodate both current and future needs. TCSC worked with our team throughout the design process to develop a practical and flexible system."
Danfoss
Project Manager

The numbers that matter

Four decades of building equipment that works. Hundreds of installations across industries. Systems still running strong.

40+

Years in business

500+

Projects completed

20+

Industries served

Talk to our inspection team

We will assess your line and show you where automated inspection fits.

FAQs

Straight answers for quality engineers and plant managers planning inline inspection.

What inspection methods work inline?

Vision, leak testing, and electrical verification all run at production speed. We combine them into one station or spread them across multiple points on your line.

How fast can inspection run?

Cycle time depends on part complexity and the number of checks. Most stations keep pace with your existing takt time without slowing the line.

What happens to rejected parts?

The system diverts them to a locked reject bin or stops the line for operator review. Every rejection is logged with the reason and measurement data.

Can you retrofit existing lines?

Yes. We design inspection stations to drop into your current production flow. We handle the mechanical integration, controls, and validation.

What data do you record?

Timestamps, serial numbers, measurement values, and pass/fail results for every unit. Your quality team can export the records for audits.

Do you validate the system?

We run gauge repeatability and reproducibility studies before handoff. The station is proven to catch the defects you specify.

Which industries do you serve?

Automotive, life sciences, and food and beverage are our most common. Any industry with quality documentation requirements benefits from inline inspection.

How long does integration take?

It depends on the complexity of the project. Simple single-station systems move faster, while multi-station or highly custom builds take longer to design, build, and install.

Can you bench-test our parts before committing to a full system?

Yes. We can bench test with vision systems like Keyence, Cognex, LMI, Banner, and more. We test cameras against your actual parts to confirm they reliably catch the defects you're concerned about. We'll ask you to send both good and bad sample parts so we can validate detection before anything is built into your line.

Can TCSC assess our current line's capability before recommending a solution?

Yes. We can run a baseline capability study on your existing line to establish where it stands today. That gives us a clear starting point before we recommend inspection upgrades or a new system.

Still have questions?

Talk to an engineer about your inspection requirements.