Coherix, Inc.
"Vision and intelligence for manufacturing."
Ann Arbor, MI company making Predator3D 3D machine vision for inline adhesive and sealant dispensing inspection and process control.
Coherix, Inc. is a machine vision technology company founded in 2003 by Dwight Carlson, headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA. The company develops and manufactures high-speed, high-definition 3D machine vision systems for inline inspection and adaptive process control, with a primary focus on automotive and electronics manufacturing. In March 2026, the company relocated to a new, larger North American headquarters at 1168 Oak Valley Drive, Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Coherix's flagship product family, Predator3D, is an inline 3D inspection and autonomous process control system for adhesive, sealant, thermal paste, urethane, glue, and RTV dispensing. Predator3D mounts around the dispensing nozzle and incorporates four high-speed 3D sensors providing a full 360° view of the bead in any dispensing direction with no additional robot programming complexity or added cycle time. The system acquires and processes 400 samples per second, measuring bead width, height, volume, and location in real time. It detects and can autonomously correct skips and neck-downs without an external computer. The sensor housing is IP65-rated, built on a solid aluminum frame for impact resistance, and operates reliably in challenging "black-on-black" or "gray-on-gray" scenarios where 2D vision fails.
Coherix also offers its Coherix 3D platform, providing broader inline inspection capability across manufacturing processes. The company has strategic partnerships including a global alliance with Perceptron for bead inspection and is a member of A3 (Association for Advancing Automation). Operations span the United States, China, Germany, Singapore, and Japan.
Coherix's technology targets Tier One automotive suppliers and OEMs that are transitioning from traditional welding to structural adhesive bonding — a growing trend in lightweight vehicle construction. The company is expanding its facilities and manufacturing operations to meet increasing demand in 2025–2026.
Primary type & automation activities this supplier delivers:
Predator3D
Inline 360° 3D bead inspection system with 400 samples/sec acquisition that autonomously detects and corrects adhesive and sealant dispensing defects.
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United States
Company Facts
Founded
2003
Primary Role
Manufacturer
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Primary Region
North America
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