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Whitepaper Management of quality-relevant production data   Learn how to integrate quality data throughout the production process, identify deviations early on, and improve your processes in a targeted manner.  
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Whitepaper Management of quality-relevant production data   Learn how to integrate quality data throughout the production process, identify deviations early on, and improve your processes in a targeted manner.  
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Quality assurance for automotive & commercial vehicle production

CSP combines process data acquisition, digital worker guidance, tool management and long-term archiving in a single system. Manufacturer-independent.
Audit-proof. In real time.

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Why traditional quality assurance in the automotive industry is reaching its limits

The demands on quality assurance in automotive production are increasing simultaneously at all levels:

Increasing diversity of variants

Hundreds of vehicle configurations on one line - manual processes can no longer keep pace.

Stricter standards and audit requirements

IATF 16949, VDA 6.3, product liability - documentation requirements are increasing, isolated solutions are creating gaps.

Shortage of skilled workers in production

Experienced workers are retiring. New employees need to become productive more quickly - without any loss of quality.

Fragmented data landscapes

Process data in MES, inspection results in Excel, tool logs in the legacy system - no consistent view.

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Quality belongs in the process - not at the end of the line

In many production environments, errors are only detected during the final inspection - when rework, rejects and costs have already been incurred.

CSP shifts quality directly into the running process.

  • Deviations are detected immediately
  • Employees are guided safely through processes
  • Documentation is created automatically in the background

The result:
Less rework, more stable processes and full audit capability - without additional effort.

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75 % Less rework
90 % Shorter training period
70% Lower storage costs
100% Audit-proof documentation

The CSP solution

A software solution for end-to-end quality assurance in production

The CSP solution combines process data, worker guidance, tool management and archiving in a central system for maximum transparency and stable processes along the entire production chain.

Process monitoring

All quality-relevant process data is recorded in real time - deviations are detected immediately.

Worker guidance

Employees are guided through all work steps - even with complex variants and changing personnel.

Tool management

Tools are automatically checked and monitored - for safe and standard-compliant processes.

Long-term archiving

All data is stored completely and in an audit-proof manner - throughout the entire product life cycle.

PRACTICAL EXAMPLE

From final inspection to real-time quality assurance

An automotive supplier with several assembly lines only recognized quality problems during the final inspection. Rework and rejects were driving up costs. New workers needed weeks before they could assemble without errors. Customer audits became a risk because the documentation was incomplete.

With the introduction of the CSP solution, process monitoring, digital worker management and archiving were brought together in one platform.

  • Real-time process monitoring: errors are detected where they occur - not just at the end of the line

  • Digital worker guidance: work instructions automatically adapt to variants

  • Consistent documentation: all data is recorded in an audit-proof manner

75 %
Less rework
90 %
Shorter training period
100 %
Audit-proof documentation
automotive
For me, CSP in Großköllnbach is an extremely competent contact for technical problems. The support is uncomplicated, fast and always very customer-friendly and pleasant. In summary, it is a pleasure to work with CSP.
Michael WagnerMercedes Benz Group AG
Compliance & Standards

Developed for the strictest standards in the automotive industry

IATF 16949

Seamless process documentation, traceability, error prevention

VDA 6.3

Process audits with a complete database

ISO 9001

Quality management system requirements consistently fulfilled

ProdHaftG

Audit-proof evidence of correct production

GDPR

Data protection-compliant processing and archiving

GoBD

Proper accounting and long-term archiving

Proven in complex and safety-critical processes

Why companies choose
for CSP

One platform instead of isolated solutions

All relevant data, processes and systems are connected in a central solution - for maximum transparency and less complexity.

Quality is created directly in the process

Errors are detected where they occur - not at the end of production or maintenance.

Complete traceability

All work steps and data are automatically documented - complete, audit-proof and available at all times.

Safe and guided processes

Employees are guided through processes step by step - even with complex and multi-variant processes.

Fewer errors, more efficiency

Standardized processes reduce error rates and sustainably increase productivity.

Scalable for complex requirements

The platform grows with your requirements - across plants, processes and systems.

Areas of application in automotive production and commercial vehicle manufacturing

Whether body construction, axle assembly or battery production - each production area has its own requirements in terms of process quality, documentation and traceability. The CSP solution adapts to the specific conditions of each plant and delivers consistent quality assurance - from the first joining point to final acceptance.

Real-time monitoring for each joining point

Resistance spot welding, clinching, self-pierce riveting, gluing - up to 5,000 joining points per body. CSP records all joining processes across all manufacturers in real time and alerts you immediately in the event of deviations.

  • Cross-manufacturer monitoring of all joining processes on one line

  • Automatic IO/NIO evaluation in real time - without loss of cycle time

  • Seamless traceability of every single joining point

  • Digital body file with complete process documentation

Guided assembly for safety-critical connections

Safety-critical screw connections, toe and camber adjustment, steering adjustment - CSP guides the operator visually through each step and documents all results in an audit-proof manner.

  • Visual operator guidance tailored to the variant and station

  • Torque and rotation angle monitoring for category A fittings

  • Automatic blocking of the next step in the event of a tolerance deviation

  • Audit-proof documentation for product liability and recall analyses

Micrometer precision for every parameter

High-precision torque monitoring, leak tests, filling processes - CSP ensures that every parameter is within tolerance and automatically correlates related test steps.

  • Parallel monitoring of torque, angle of rotation, pressure and flow rate

  • Automatic correlation of test steps that build on each other

  • Complete aggregate file per serial number - over the entire life cycle

  • Integration of test benches and filling systems from all common manufacturers

100% traceability - from the cell to the pack

High-precision torque monitoring, leak tests, filling processes - CSP ensures that every parameter is within tolerance and automatically correlates related test steps.

  • Parallel monitoring of torque, angle of rotation, pressure and flow rate

  • Automatic correlation of test steps that build on each other

  • Complete aggregate file per serial number - over the entire life cycle

  • Integration of test benches and filling systems from all common manufacturers

Variant control with maximum complexity

Hundreds of equipment combinations on one line - CSP automatically adapts work instructions to the vehicle configuration and prevents mix-ups and assembly errors.

  • Automatic variant control - every worker sees the right instructions

  • Visual component identification to prevent mix-ups

  • AI-supported creation of work instructions from existing documents

  • Central vehicle file for final inspection across all upstream stations

Management of quality-relevant production data

In many production facilities, the connections between machines, processes and quality data are missing. Errors are detected too late, causes remain unclear - and costs increase.

This white paper shows you how to:

  • Detect deviations at an early stage - before rejects occur
  • Create transparency across all production steps
  • Reduce manual documentation and Excel
  • Fulfill audit requirements reliably
  • Use data specifically to improve processes
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Frequently asked questions

Which joining processes are supported?

CSP supports all common joining processes in automotive production: (flow punch) screwing, press-fitting, resistance spot welding, friction element welding, self-pierce riveting, clinching, cold and hot bonding, flanging, roller hemming, laser soldering, crimping and many more.
Is the solution compatible with our existing tools?

Yes, CSP works independently of manufacturers and is compatible with over 60 tool, control and measuring system manufacturers - including Atlas Copco, Bosch Rexroth, Desoutter, KUKA, Stanley, Siemens and many more. The connection is made via standardized protocols (OPC UA, RFC 1006, OpenProtocol, etc.).
How quickly can CSP be integrated into an existing line?

Thanks to preconfigured interfaces and a modular structure, basic integration is possible within a few days in many cases. More complex scenarios with several trades are rolled out in phases.
Does CSP meet the requirements for IATF 16949 audits?

Yes, all process data is recorded seamlessly, audit-proof and automatically. Traceability extends down to individual part level, and long-term archiving ensures that data remains auditable even after decades.
How is historical data from legacy systems made accessible?

CSP archives data from any source system (SAP, MES, in-house developments) in open format. The legacy systems can then be safely decommissioned - the data remains searchable via SQL and legally compliant.
Does the solution also work for electric vehicles and battery production?

Yes, CSP is already used in battery production (e.g. Lion Smart) and supports the specific requirements: Temperature monitoring, 100% documentation per cell, traceability and OEM verification requirements.
Can the worker guidance system also be operated offline?

Yes, digital worker guidance also works in isolated production environments without an internet connection - ideal for secure OEM networks.

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