Perceptron AutoSpect(TM) System Expands Measurement Capability

New Developments Allow for Quality Measurement after E-Coat and Primer

PLYMOUTH, Mich., June 8 -- Perceptron, Inc. today announced that it is shipping a new release of its AutoSpect(TM) in-line paint quality measurement system which now offers the unique ability to perform crucial, qualitative measurements immediately after the applications of e-coat and primer.

"This breakthrough capability will allow our customers to institute a distributed measurement philosophy in the paintshop, a valuable strategy previously limited to the assembly process," said Bill Corriveau, Perceptron senior vice president, global automotive business unit. "By distributing measurement stations at key locations throughout the complex paint application process, automakers are now given the ability to establish critical containment points while simultaneously verifying product quality and process stability."

The AutoSpect(TM) system has traditionally been used only in top-coat applications, where it measured and reported a wide variety of critical paint quality metrics such as gloss and orange peel. The process intelligence derived from these measurements has allowed automakers to more incisively manage the elaborate paint application process. Automakers are now able to extend this process intelligence to the e-coat and primer applications, measurements that had previously been impossible to perform.

Added Corriveau, "Fit and finish will always be an area of utmost importance in the automotive industry. We view this development as an excellent opportunity to help our customers maximize efficiency and optimize quality in the paint shop."

About Perceptron

Perceptron produces information-based process improvement solutions for industry as well as technology components for non-contact measurement and inspection applications. Automotive and manufacturing companies throughout the world rely on Perceptron's process management solutions to help them improve quality, shorten product launch times and reduce overall manufacturing costs. Headquartered in Plymouth, MI, Perceptron has approximately 225 employees worldwide, with operations in the United States, Germany, Brazil, France, Spain and Japan. For more information, please visit http://www.perceptron.com/ .