Manatec Pvt. Ltd: ANPR-Powered Wheel Aligner Automation

Sunbio IT Solutions developed an AI-driven number plate recognition system that automates vehicle identification, enhancing efficiency and accuracy in wheel alignment operations.

Client: Manatec Pvt. Ltd.
Industry: Automotive Equipment & Diagnostics

Challenge

Manual Vehicle Identification & Workflow Delays

Before automation, the wheel alignment process required manual vehicle data entry, leading to inefficiencies and human errors:

  • Operators mistyped or skipped entries, causing data mismatches.
  • Manual registration caused workflow delays during peak service hours.
  • Limited traceability of service records by license plate.
  • Lack of integration between the wheel aligner display and input systems.
Solution

ANPR-Driven Real-Time Display Automation

SunBio IT Solutions implemented a custom ANPR (Automatic Number Plate Recognition) system integrated directly with Manetec’s wheel aligner software, achieving instant vehicle recognition and system sync.

  • High-Speed ANPR Camera: Captures license plates as vehicles enter the alignment bay.
  • Edge-Based Processing: On-premises recognition ensures low latency and no cloud dependency.
  • Smart Integration Module: Transfers decoded plate data directly to the wheel aligner display.
  • Cross-Platform Compatibility: API-driven structure supports varied machine interfaces.
  • Offline Functionality: Works reliably even without continuous internet connection.
System Architecture

Seamless Integration Between Hardware and Software

  • Camera Input Layer: HD ANPR camera streams live feed to the processing unit.
  • Processing Engine: Edge AI model decodes license plate data in real time.
  • Integration Layer: Middleware bridges camera output and the aligner display.
  • Display Trigger: Automatically updates the display with the correct vehicle ID.
Results

Faster Operations, Zero Manual Errors

Metric/Area Before Automation After Automation Impact
Vehicle Registration Manual data entry Automated via ANPR 100% accuracy in identification
Alignment Setup Time 30–45 seconds per vehicle Under 10 seconds 75% reduction
Data Traceability Manual record lookup Instant retrieval by plate Complete visibility
Operator Load One operator per bay Shared across bays Improved labor efficiency
Business Impact

Automation That Redefines Operational Efficiency

  • Reduced setup time and improved throughput per bay.
  • Zero manual data entry errors, improving service reliability.
  • Enhanced customer experience through faster turnaround.
  • Framework scalable across multiple facilities.
  • Established Manetec as a leader in AI-integrated diagnostic systems.