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3D Vision-guided Robotic Automatic Cake Cutter

Terry Hermary — Wed, 24 Jun 2020 23:03:40 +0000

In this application, Hermary teamed up with system integrator, Kubica, to automate the delicate task of cutting and serving a cake and then blowing out the candle on it. SL-1880E was mounted on the robot’s end-effector to identify the location and full profile of the cake. Point cloud data from the SL-1880 was processed by... Read more »

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Vision-enabled Box Sortation for Smart Warehouse Management

Terry Hermary — Wed, 24 Jun 2020 22:44:21 +0000

Introduction Warehouses and distribution centers have been using OCR scanners (2D scanners) for sorting boxes into different stacks according to the shipping labels. However, warehouse management soon realized that simply scanning the label is insufficient. Time and time again, the robotic palletizer would pick up boxes that are damaged, have open flaps or have wrong... Read more »

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Smart Rib Saw for a Safer and More Productive Workplace

Terry Hermary — Wed, 24 Jun 2020 22:03:18 +0000

Introduction Meat plants around the world have been striving to improve workplace safety while simultaneously bettering productivity for many years. The global pandemic further exacerbates the need to automate processes that traditionally require human participation. Additionally, inconsistencies in human judgment at critical steps have prompted manufacturers to look for a repeatable process that delivers dependable... Read more »

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Vision Guided Cake Decorating

Terry Hermary — Wed, 24 Jun 2020 21:45:04 +0000

In this application, two SL-1880 fully-integrated 3Dscanners are used to generate a 3D geometric digital model of cakes as they travel on a conveyor through the scan zone. The 3D model is used to generate a unique path for the robot to decorate the cake and compensates for differences in cake type, height and location... Read more »

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Vision Guided Robotics for Safe Metal Handling

Terry Hermary — Wed, 24 Jun 2020 17:59:58 +0000

Introduction Material handling in the metals industry is a lengthy yet crucial process. As the competition and market demand go through rapid changes, manufacturers are under pressure to ensure product quality and increase product value. Steel mills rely on affixing information tags to track and trace the product as it moves throughout the forming... Read more »

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Real-time Data Improves Product Quality and Process Availability

Terry Hermary — Wed, 24 Jun 2020 17:38:48 +0000

Introduction Implementing real-time process monitoring provides manufacturers with valuable data that improves product quality and process availability. Dimension lumber is the most commonly used construction material for homes in North America. Quality control is essential as any off-target products can jeopardize a building’s appearance and structural integrity. In a typical softwood sawmill, every piece of... Read more »

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