Cameras and vision systems for automated packaging

Published : 03/21/2023 10:30:00

The packaging and logistics sector has developed tremendously in recent years thanks to the continuous expansion of e-commerce and retail delivery services. This incredible growth has given a strong impetus to the development of advanced logistics solutions, an evolution necessary to ensure innovation and efficiency.

Technological evolution combined with artificial intelligence has finally laid the foundations for the development of vision systems for logistics 4.0. More and more companies are now using computer vision systems to improve and automate internal processes, increasing the productivity and accuracy of individual operational activities.

The best range of products for vision and image recognition systems

Among the most interesting and advanced applications in the field of industrial vision, the recognition and scanning of images and objects play a predominant role, and the automated packaging sector is among the applications that allow to make the most of the use of cameras and vision systems to increase efficiency, productivity and control of the business process.

Digimax offers a wide range of hardware and software technologies, including linear cameras, matrix cameras, interchangeable lenses, cables and connectors, network devices, pc motherboard and of course software development and customization support. From this point of view, Digimax makes use of professional partnerships to be able to develop and customize the best software solutions for every single need.

The creation of an industrial vision system offers a major competitive advantage, through visual inspections of packaging in fully automated motion. Packaging scanners for logistics centres, blister control for the pharmaceutical sector and real-time analysis of conveyor belts are just some of the activities that lend themselves well to this type of application.

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What are the advantages and disadvantages of a machine vision system?

The use of linear or matrix cameras and in general the implementation of machine vision systems offers a considerable number of benefits including a strong improvement of operational performance and the logistics sector lends itself well to this type of application; tracking of collected and packaged goods, handling on conveyor belts and reverse logistics management are in fact just some of the processes that can benefit from the advantages of automated logistics.

An industrial vision system for advanced logistics and packaging 4.0 applications offers a wide range of advantages. Here is a brief summary:

Automation: a machine vision system can automate the quality control process and improve efficiency by eliminating the need to manually inspect each product.
Quality: thanks to the iRAYPLE cameras it is possible to identify product defects with greater precision than human vision, guaranteeing a quality control at the forefront of the technique.
Safety: a machine vision system can improve safety in the workplace by eliminating the need for operators to interact directly with machines.
Uptime: an industrial vision system can monitor the production line in real time, identifying any problems and reducing downtime.
Customization: an industrial vision system can help customize products according to customer needs, identifying and separating products based on specific requests.

So what are the difficulties to consider in the design of an artificial vision system:

Cost: implementing a machine vision system can be expensive, both in terms of hardware and software.
Configuration: artificial vision projects require a precise setup in order to best express the potential of this technology.
Maintenance: A machine vision system requires regular maintenance to ensure that it functions properly and to avoid system failure.
Sensitivity to environmental conditions: although to a lesser extent, vision systems are sensitive to variations in light that could cause cameras and sensors to operate in an inappropriate way.

The ecosystem of products offered by Digimax in the field of artificial vision guarantee high performance and can bring numerous advantages within advanced logistics and packaging applications. Digimax proposes itself as a value-added distributor in the machine vision sector, able to follow its customers in the various project phases.

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