Ford Adds 3D Paint Scanning Technology to Improve Vehicle Finish

FordFordUnited States of America, 1903 > present92 models
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has introduced a new dirt detection technology used during the painting process to create a better finish for its cars. It uses high-resolution cameras to scan the cars and look for dirt and particles as small as a grain of sand. It believes that the tech will mean an 82% improvement in paint quality. 

The cameras create 3,150 images of the car in 15 seconds to look for dirt particles, and it replaces the previous visual inspection done by technicians. When an imperfection is found, the system tells workers where the car needs to be buffed and polished. 

“This system ensures better paint jobs and surface finishes for Ford customers around the world,” said Tom Dougan, project manager.

It is already used on the C-MaxFord C-MAX Gen.2United Kingdom, 2010 > present103 versions
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, F-SeriesFord F-Series Gen.12United States of America, 2009 > 201499 versions
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pickup trucks and ExpedidtionFord Expedition Gen.3United States of America, 2007 > present27 versions
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. The 3D detection technology will be installed at the factories that build the EscapeFord Escape Gen.3United States of America, 2012 > present10 versions
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, TaurusFord Taurus Gen.6United States of America, 2010 > present14 versions
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, ExplorerFord Explorer Gen.5United States of America, 2011 > present11 versions
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, EdgeFord Edge Gen.2United States of America, 2015 > present14 versions
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and FlexFord FlexUnited States of America, 2008 > present18 versions
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before the end of the year. In 2014, the factories for the Mustang and Fusion will be added.