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A comprehensive catalog titled "Automotive Industry Dedicated Catalog 2023," which introduces examples of improvement measures for each inspection and features and specifications of our inspection lighting equipment. Our company develops and manufactures original lighting devices and improves processes through automation with lighting. By solving the "lighting" issues in spaces where visual inspections are conducted, significant improvements in productivity and work efficiency for visual inspections of appearance are also possible! [Contents] ■ Company Introduction ■ Inspections Visual inspections of painted finished vehicles / Visual inspections of unit parts / Visual inspections of vehicle bodies before painting / Lighting in automation ■ LED Lighting Products *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us. (If the PDF button is not displayed) ⇩ The catalog can be downloaded from the related link below ⇩

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During the appearance inspection of the coating, do you have any concerns such as: - Workers are prone to eye fatigue due to overly strong lighting or reflections. - It is not possible to inspect various painted workpieces with appropriate lighting brightness and light source color on a single painting inspection line. Luci's automatic dimming and color adjustment system is designed to help reduce eye strain and improve detection rates for painting inspections. This system can automatically change the color and brightness of the lighting by capturing the target workpiece with a camera and identifying the predetermined paint color. With six lighting settings available, it can accommodate any paint color. Additionally, Luci will support the initial software setup upon delivery, so you can rest assured! If you want to "reduce labor and personnel to cut costs!" or "use images for inspections!", please feel free to contact us. ■ Common concerns - Want to achieve cost reduction through labor-saving and personnel-saving during appearance inspections. - Prone to eye fatigue from visual inspections. - Difficult to see defects on the body, requiring significant effort and cost for inspection work. *You can view the catalog for free from the link below.

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The "Zebra Stand" is a product designed to make paint defects and uneven surfaces more visible. It stores all the necessary tools for inspection, such as lighting for fixtures, power supplies, and dimming controllers. It requires no wiring and simply plugs into an outlet for easy power supply. If you want to detect defects in painted products but don't know how, or if you're considering introducing zebra inspection but are concerned about costs, please feel free to contact us. 【Features】 ■ Clear reflections - By clearly reflecting the light that bounces off the vehicle, the contrast of shadows is enhanced. ■ Selectable color temperature - You can install zebra lighting with a color temperature suitable for the inspection environment from the four available patterns on the Zebra Stand. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Our company places the utmost importance on inspection sites. By repeatedly measuring various data and conducting interviews with the people on-site, we identify issues and challenges, and propose products that have functions and performance suited to the needs of the site. If you are facing concerns such as: "The accuracy of visual inspection has decreased since changing the lighting." "The new lighting seems to cause eye fatigue." "I want to improve the inspection environment for visual inspections, but I don't know what perspective to take." why not try a free illuminance simulation first? Please feel free to contact us. Additionally, we have created a page summarizing the illuminance standards in the manufacturing and inspection processes of factories, along with the free service "Illuminance Simulation" provided by Luci. If you are responsible for switching lighting or establishing new processes, please take a look! [Published Information] ■ What is the appropriate illuminance for visual inspection? ■ Luci's illuminance simulation analysis (free) - By simply entering the necessary lighting information, we will create documents such as illuminance calculation results and equal illuminance distribution maps for the introduction of Luci LED lighting.

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In the zebra inspection of the press and body process, are you facing issues such as: "The width of the lighting is too wide, making it difficult to detect distortions caused by reflections"? "It is hard to see the changes in light due to unevenness"? "The lighting is too bright, making it difficult to distinguish the color of the workpiece from the lighting"? These problems are caused by not adjusting the width and optimal brightness of the lighting. In zebra inspections, the width of the lighting is just as important as the pitch spacing and illuminance (lux). This time, we will introduce compact inspection lighting suitable for the zebra inspection of the press and body process. [Contents] 1. For visual inspection of press and body, "narrow lighting with a small emission surface width." 2. For visual inspection of bent workpieces, "lighting that fits curved shapes." *For more details, you can view the related links. Please feel free to contact us for more information.

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You often hear the phrase "the fluorescent light is out," but have you ever seen or heard "the LED light is out"? This is because the concept of "lifespan" is completely different between fluorescent lights and LED lighting. Let's compare the lifespans of fluorescent lights and LED lighting. As a premise, all lighting fixtures gradually become dimmer over time. In the lighting industry, the brightness of the lighting fixture itself is expressed in terms of luminous flux (the amount of light emitted from the fixture). [Content Overview] ■ How much difference is there in lifespan between fluorescent lights and LED lighting? ■ What are the energy-saving effects of LED lighting? ■ Effects of improving inspection efficiency *For detailed content of the column, please refer to the related links. For more information, feel free to contact us.

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Are there any issues with eye strain for inspection workers? In inspections of engines and similar items, it is not uncommon for workplaces to increase the number of fluorescent or LED lights to eliminate shadows on the workpieces. However, this measure can often lead to glare for the workers. Our "Luch-Ritap" provides broad illumination with surface light emission. By adjusting the brightness of the light source, it ensures the necessary brightness across the entire inspection area while reducing glare. 【Expected Environment】 ■ Inspection tables for cylinder heads and connecting rods ■ Movable inspection tables for workpieces used in engine blocks ■ Fluorescent line lighting installed above. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us. *Improvement case studies are featured in our "Comprehensive Catalog"! Please take a look.

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"Ruch Tofuta" is a seamless lighting solution that completely eliminates dots. The flat, square light-emitting surface clearly defines the lines of reflected light, making it suitable for inspecting scratches and defects. Additionally, the square shape allows for right-angle combinations. It shines brightly all the way to the ends of the fixture, enabling connections without creating seams. Furthermore, it offers a rich variety of color temperatures in six different colors, allowing you to choose the best color temperature based on the inspection target. 【Specifications】 ■ Input Voltage: DC24V ■ Operating Environment: Indoor (without condensation) ■ Maximum Series Connection Length: 5m ■ Material (Main Body): Polycarbonate, Aluminum ■ Accessories: 2 Mounting Parts ■ Dimming: Possible ■ Light Source Color (Color Temperature): N (5000K), W (4000K), WW (3500K), L30 (3000K), L27 (2700K), L24 (2400K) *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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When inspecting complex shapes with many irregularities, such as engines and cylinder heads, do you face the challenge of shadows causing you to miss defects? Our "Ruchi Retarp" is a shadowless lamp with a wide luminous surface. It can illuminate the inspection area with almost uniform brightness, eliminating shadows. This reduces the chances of overlooking defects and increases the inspection accuracy, while also saving you the trouble of frequently moving complex-shaped workpieces that tend to create differences in brightness on the illuminated surface. Additionally, it provides a gentle light that helps maintain work efficiency! 【Expected Environment】 ■ Inspection tables for cylinder heads and connecting rods ■ Movable inspection tables for workpieces used in engine blocks ■ Used in conjunction with handheld lights *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us. *Improvement case studies are featured in the "Comprehensive Catalog"! Please take a look.

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The 'Luch-Ritap' is a shadowless light with a wide illumination area, suitable for inspecting uneven unit parts such as engines and powertrains. The 'Luch-Ritap' is available in four sizes, which leads to inquiries from customers asking, 'I want to try it, but which size is best?' In response, we have created a page summarizing 'Points for Choosing the Size of Surface Emission Lighting "Luch-Ritap."' If you are involved in visual inspection or are struggling with overlooking defects on complex-shaped workpieces, please take a look! [Published Information] ■ Points for Size Selection - Size of the inspection target (workpiece) - Installation method ■ Examples of workpieces suitable for each size *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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When selecting lighting for visual inspection processes, are you struggling with questions like, "I don't know what kind of lighting is best," "I'm anxious because of past failures and don't want to fail again," or "Which lighting is perfect for the inspection site?" We, as professionals in inspection lighting, can solve your concerns! Our "Illuminance Simulation Analysis" simulates the optimal lighting environment for inspections. After you input numerical information such as the dimensions of the inspection process and the distance to the target in the illuminance simulation form, we will create documents including illuminance calculation results and equal illuminance distribution maps for the introduction of LED lighting. We conduct hearings to explore where the problems lie and recognize issues that have not yet become apparent. Additionally, we provide consulting proposals for optimal installation dimensions and support the construction of the best lighting and light environment for each company. By doing so, we will leave a log for future reference and propose improvements that lead to increased production efficiency through higher defect detection rates. 【Expected Environments】 ■ Line lighting for painting inspections ■ Inspection tables for cylinder heads and connecting rods ■ Movable inspection tables for target workpieces used in engine blocks

• Visual Inspection Equipment
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In recent years, there has been an increase in companies adopting visual inspection using image analysis to address labor shortages in manufacturing sites and to improve the efficiency of inspection processes. This time, we will introduce the optimal lighting environment for performing binarization processing, which is widely used in image analysis. [Contents] ■ What is image binarization processing? ■ How to choose lighting suitable for binarization processing *For detailed content of the column, please refer to the related links. For more information, feel free to contact us.

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A common issue heard in inspection processes at manufacturing sites is "shadows" and "halation (reflection)." These can reduce work efficiency and accuracy, hindering quality control. Our product, "Ruchi Retarp," is a lighting solution that can address these challenges. In this article, we will introduce the features of "Ruchi Retarp" and specific examples of its applications by use case. [Contents] ■ What is "Ruchi Retarp" ■ Benefits of introducing "Ruchi Retarp" ■ Specific examples of "Ruchi Retarp" applications by use case *For detailed content of the column, please refer to the related links. For more information, feel free to contact us.

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When visually inspecting defects on the body before painting, it is a very labor-intensive process due to the repeated double-checking. By illuminating the body with the newly developed "body-specific line lighting (warm white × zebra lighting)," we can detect scratches and surface distortions that were previously invisible. When we delivered this to the existing inspection line, we were able to significantly reduce the number of personnel required for a process that previously needed many workers. 【Expected Environment】 ■ Pre-painting inspection line for bodies, etc. * For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us. * Improvement cases are featured in the "Comprehensive Catalog"! Please take a look.

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Is there a challenge in being unable to inspect various paint colors with appropriate lighting source colors and brightness on a single paint inspection line? For example: ● If the lighting is set to a brightness that makes black workpieces easy to see, white workpieces may not be bright enough and difficult to see when they come through. ● If the lighting is set to a brightness that makes white workpieces easy to see, black workpieces may be too bright and difficult to see when they come through. Our "Automatic Color Adjustment and Dimming System" first sets the appropriate illuminance and light source color output for each paint color of the workpiece. By capturing the target workpiece with a camera, it can identify the pre-set paint color and automatically adjust the lighting's color and brightness. This improves visibility issues such as "too dark" or "too bright" for both the eyes and the camera, leading to reduced burden on inspectors and shorter tact times. 【Expected Environments】 ■ Visual inspection line after body painting ■ Visual inspection line after resin painting ■ Image-based inspection line after body painting ■ Image-based inspection line after resin painting *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us. *Improvement cases are featured in our "Comprehensive Catalog"! Please take a look.

• Lighting for image processing

Luci's "Construction of an Automated Inspection System" is specialized in the inspection processes of automotive manufacturing plants. Through consulting, we provide advanced solutions that integrate sensing devices (such as cameras), lighting, and image processing systems. 【POINT】 1. Developed LED lighting that achieves higher precision in appearance inspection. We have a proven track record of improving inspection accuracy! We develop LED lighting optimal for automated inspection and finely control the frequency of the LEDs to match the imaging speed of the sensing devices for optimization. 2. Introduced a system modeled after the mechanism of human optic nerves. We have a proven track record of achieving overwhelming productivity improvements! Regarding the construction of sensing devices and systems, we can also implement cutting-edge systems through collaboration with our group company, Content Co., Ltd. 3. Propose automation systems that match the targets of appearance inspection. Strongly support cost reduction! We build systems utilizing image analysis software and AI technology according to the content and objectives of the appearance inspection. *For more details, please refer to the related links or feel free to contact us.

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The "Ruch Ritaap" is a surface-emitting lighting that has a wide luminous area and emits light uniformly. It has the characteristic of diffusing light evenly from the entire surface, making it suitable for inspecting unit parts with uneven surfaces, such as engines and powertrains. Additionally, its high color rendering ability allows inspections to be conducted in a bright light environment that is not glaring, comparable to natural light, which helps reduce the chances of overlooking defects and alleviates worker fatigue. Furthermore, only the lamp part can be replaced, making it an eco-friendly product design. 【Specifications】 ■ Input Voltage: AC100V ■ Usage Environment: Indoor (without condensation) ■ Material (Body): Aluminum, Acrylic ■ Accessories: Dedicated power supply for Ruch Orilega 145W, Dimmer ■ Dimming: Possible ■ Light Source Color (Color Temperature): D (6500K), N (5000K) *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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The "Ruchi UQ Flex IP67" is a flexible dotless lighting solution suitable for zebra lighting. It can be custom-ordered up to a maximum length of 2 meters in 50mm increments, allowing for specifications tailored to the installation situation, ensuring reliable inspection suited to the product. Additionally, it can create reflections of zebras on curved or edged work surfaces, making it easier to recognize subtle defects in curved parts that are difficult to detect through visual inspection, thereby improving inspection accuracy. Furthermore, seamless connections without light gaps can be made, which is expected to enhance the detection rate of scratches and blemishes. 【Specifications】 ■ Input Voltage: DC24V ■ Operating Environment: Outdoor (without condensation) IP67 ■ Maximum Series Connection Length: 10m ■ Material (Body): Silicone ■ Dimming: Possible ■ Light Source Color (Color Temperature): N (5300K), L27 (2700K) *For more details, please refer to the related links or feel free to contact us.

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Consideration of the essential zebra inspection process for conducting post-painting appearance inspections. Many people may be troubled by not only the setup of the lighting environment but also what type of lighting fixtures are optimal. To address these concerns, Luci has released the LED lighting specifically designed for post-painting inspections, called "Zebuline." This time, we will introduce how implementing "Zebuline" can solve the challenges faced by our customers. [Content] ■ Issue 1: I don't know the correct lighting pitch and want to change it after installation. ■ Issue 2: After switching from fluorescent lights to LED, the reflections in the lighting have become harder to see. ■ Issue 3: Installing a large number of LED lights results in high power consumption. *For detailed content of the column, please refer to the related links. For more information, feel free to contact us.

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I think there are many opportunities to pass through tunnels when driving or riding in a car. At that time, don't you often see "orange lighting" inside the tunnel? There is actually a good reason for the orange lighting. This time, we will introduce the lighting related to tunnels. [Contents] ■ Why is the lighting inside tunnels orange? ■ The current trend of lighting inside tunnels changing to "white" *You can view the detailed content of the column through the related links. For more information, please feel free to contact us.

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Visual inspection using light has become mainstream, but it cannot be said that all inspection objects can be inspected using the same manual. The effect of illumination differs between glossy (high reflectivity) materials and non-glossy (low reflectivity) materials. In other words, slight adjustments are necessary depending on the material of the object being inspected. This time, I have summarized visual inspection for non-glossy (low reflectivity) materials. [Contents] ■ Illumination surface when illuminated from the front ■ Methods to prevent light reflections *Detailed content of the column can be viewed through the related links. For more information, please feel free to contact us.

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Currently, in the manufacturing industry, "visual inspection," where the accuracy of parts and products is confirmed by the skilled human eye, is the mainstream method for appearance inspection. An important issue for visual inspection is the occurrence of judgment errors due to worker fatigue and condition, which can lead to overlooking defects. Therefore, "fatigue" of the workers is one of the key factors affecting inspection accuracy. In this context, we would like to introduce "Ruchi Retarp." [Contents (excerpt)] ■ What is fatigue? ■ Fatigue inspection demonstration experiment ■ Overview of fatigue inspection ■ Results of fatigue inspection *For detailed content of the column, please refer to the related links. For more information, feel free to contact us. *Related product catalog is available for PDF download.

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Although we adopted LED lights with the same brightness as fluorescent lights, it has become more difficult to conduct inspections. We are unsure whether the internal standards are correct for the inspection environment. Are you struggling with the relationship between inspection and illumination? This time, we will explain the appropriate lighting environment based on inspection items. Our company sets and proposes the appropriate illuminance for each process. Please take a moment to read it. *You can view the detailed content of the column through the related link. For more information, please feel free to contact us. *If you would like to conduct illuminance simulations or measurements, please contact us via the URL below. https://genbashiko.luci.co.jp/contact_simulation

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Do you know what differences there are in the light distribution angles of lighting? Many people may have the image that "LED light is straight" and "fluorescent light has a spread." Of course, LEDs and fluorescent lights have such characteristics, but there are differences in the light distribution angles between general LED lighting and our company's LED lighting. 【Content】 ■ <General LED Lighting> The shape of the light-emitting part is cylindrical or oval. ■ <Our LED Lighting> The shape of the light-emitting part is square. *You can view the detailed content of the column through the related links. For more information, please feel free to contact us.

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"I changed the fluorescent lights to LED, but they are too bright and my eyes get tired." "I can see defects with fluorescent lights, but they are hard to see with LED." Have you ever heard such comments? For those who have switched to LED or are considering switching but are concerned about the burden on workers performing visual inspections, we will explain the differences between fluorescent and LED lighting this time. Please take a moment to read it. [Contents] ■ The mechanism of fluorescent lights ■ The mechanism of LED lighting *For more details on the column, you can view it through the related links. Please feel free to contact us for more information.

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