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.