Testing technology that makes quality provable.
Krause Automation develops intelligent testing and quality assurance solutions that check, evaluate and document quality directly in the production process. From inline testing to end-of-line tests, we combine precise measurement technology, automation and data management. This enables reliable production processes, complete traceability and the highest quality standards.
Precision in every step. Confidence in the result.
The earlier quality deviations are detected, the more efficient and reliable your production becomes. Krause Automation integrates testing and quality assurance solutions into your manufacturing processes exactly where they are needed: from inline testing and individual test stations to turnkey test fields. We extend conventional testing technology with AI-powered machine vision, enabling automated inspection of even complex quality characteristics.
Secure quality early. Optimize processes precisely.
We integrate intelligent testing and monitoring systems directly into your manufacturing processes. This lets us detect quality deviations early, enable targeted corrections and reduce scrap. The result: stable processes, consistently high product quality and cost-effective production.
For reliable assembly quality, we check at relevant stations whether all components are present, complete and correctly positioned. Sensor and camera systems detect presence, match assemblies to the respective variant and inspect screws, clips and connectors, for example. All results are documented traceably.
Stable processes start with a clear view of every cycle: we monitor relevant variables such as force, travel, pressure and temperature and evaluate them automatically against defined specifications. This makes changes visible early and enables targeted adjustments during ongoing production.
Precise measurements and test results are generated directly within the automated production flow. Non-contact or tactile methods measure the component, and its quality is checked during or immediately after the joining or machining step. The data is immediately available for process control. This creates short control loops and integrates quality assurance into the line in a space-saving way.
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Functional and end-of-line testing: reliable to the very last step.
Our test benches ensure your products function flawlessly up to the last production step. They reliably test mechanics, electrical systems and performance at series cycle times. Test results are documented for every product and remain traceable at all times.
We test the mechanical function of transmissions, axles and motors based on their motion sequences and running behavior, including cold tests for combustion engines in cars, trucks and range extenders. High-voltage tests and residual bus simulation secure the electrical function of components, stacks and systems. We test inverters with an electronic load emulator.
Our test systems make the performance of your products measurable under realistic load conditions. Our proprietary source-sink system enables tests of up to 800 kW, including active power testing and efficiency measurement. Energy recovery supports energy-efficient test operation.
Our modular end-of-line test benches test battery packs, e-drives, transmissions and fuel cell stacks in sync with series cycle times. Our proprietary test software upse automates reproducible sequences with residual bus simulation and can be configured to customer requirements. We develop test sequences in parallel with the project at our own competence center, and remote maintenance and software updates support ongoing operation.
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Leak and special testing: precisely tested down to the last detail.
Not every quality defect is visible from the outside. With application-specific measurement and testing technology, we make even hidden defects visible. To do this, we develop precise testing solutions tailored to your components, quality requirements and production processes.
Our test systems detect even small leaks, securing the quality and reliability of your components. We test the tightness of battery trays, cells, stacks and complete systems as well as seals in the powertrain, always tailored to the respective application.
With non-contact pulse phase thermography, we evaluate material and joint quality non-destructively in less than 0.6 seconds. The method inspects laser and spot welds as well as solder seams and detects delamination in laminates and adhesive bonds as well as coating defects, even below the surface. Since 2024, integrated AI has complemented weld seam analysis.
For special testing requirements, we develop customized measurement and testing solutions designed for your component and your series cycle time. Preliminary studies help select suitable methods, such as 3D measurement technology for seals. Non-contact, non-destructive methods allow every component to be tested directly in the production process while keeping it intact.
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Machine vision and AI inspection: securing quality intelligently.
Our intelligent machine vision systems detect surface defects, inspect optical features and evaluate different defect patterns. Through the targeted use of AI, we enable flexible and reliable quality control, even with changing product variants and complex inspection requirements.
Our automated machine vision inspects surfaces and visible product features directly at line cycle time. It detects scratches, dents and contamination on metallic, coated and plastic surfaces, checks labels, colors and markings and measures geometries using cameras. Supplier parts can also be inspected as early as incoming goods.
Our test systems assign detected deviations to defined quality classes and document the evaluation of each component traceably. For complex and variable defect patterns, AI extends conventional machine vision: it uses trained sample images and can be further developed with additional data. Test results feed into quality documentation and data analysis, forming the basis for informed decisions and targeted process improvements.
Intelligent, camera-based machine vision recognizes components and determines their position and orientation, even with changing product variants. The position data is passed directly to robot and handling systems, providing a precise basis for automated processes.
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What Physical AI can do for you today.
Robotics and AI open up new possibilities for industrial production. We combine these innovations with our engineering experience and make Physical AI usable in your production. As an Agile Robots company, we have direct access to the latest developments in robotics and AI.
What ended up running in production: 3 real-world examples.
Our service offering.
With maintenance, spare parts supply, training and targeted modernization, we secure the long-term performance of your production, beyond commissioning and for systems from other manufacturers, too.
Together to the right testing solution.
Whether standardized test methods or complex requirements: together with you, we develop a testing concept tailored to your production processes, cycle times and quality requirements.
