Hyundai Motor North America has made a significant investment in enhancing its vehicle safety and quality inspection capabilities by installing Nikon Metrology's state-of-the-art X-ray computed tomography (CT) system at its newly opened $51.4 million Safety Test and Investigation Laboratory (STIL) in Superior Township, Michigan.
The advanced Nikon X-ray CT system offers Hyundai an extensive range of inspection capabilities with a large scanning volume, multi-source flexibility, and dual-detector functionality. These features enable Hyundai to conduct detailed nondestructive inspections of critical automotive components, including airbag inflators, lock mechanisms, seat switches, struts, impellers, and additive parts, directly on-site.
"Having the on-site capabilities to view the inner structures and components of materials and mechanisms through the advanced Nikon X-ray CT system provides Hyundai with detailed data points that would otherwise take weeks to evaluate," said Ben Michajlyszyn, director of the Safety Test and Investigation Laboratory at Hyundai Motor North America.
The collaboration between Nikon Metrology and Hyundai Motor North America underscores both companies' commitment to engineering excellence and manufacturing innovation. Nikon’s X-ray CT systems are designed to handle complex inspection tasks, ensuring they meet the rigorous demands of the automotive industry.
“The multi-tube, multi-detector configuration delivers a highly flexible system capable of producing top-quality results on small, low-density components such as impellers as well as on larger, multi-material assemblies such as airbag inflators,” said Chris Peitsch, Global Sales Manager at Nikon Metrology. “This flexibility to do more on a single system can yield a greater ROI and the ability to adapt to Hyundai’s needs as their business and inspection requirements advance.”
For Hyundai, the integration of Nikon’s X-ray CT system is crucial in maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and functionality for the components used in its award-winning vehicles. The ability to perform fast, efficient, and accurate inspections in a non-destructive manner is vital, particularly for components like airbag inflators, where destructive testing could pose potential hazards.
The successful installation of the X-ray CT system at the STIL facility marks a continuation of the valued partnership between Hyundai Motor North America and Nikon Metrology, reflecting their shared dedication to advancing automotive safety and quality for the benefit of Hyundai customers and employees alike.
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