NEW Bin-Picking Solutions in Full Production at Broen
January 03rd, 2025
SCAPE Bin-Picking Solutions at BROEN: Advancing Automation with Randomly Placed Valves and Connectors
At Scape Technologies, we are thrilled to announce the successful implementation of our latest 3D vision-guided SCAPE Bin-Picker Solution at BROEN Valve Technologies. Building on our longstanding partnership, this new system addresses the challenges of handling randomly placed valves and connectors in separate bins, enabling BROEN to maintain its leadership in efficient, precise, and innovative manufacturing.
By integrating the SCAPE Bin-Picker Solution, BROEN achieves a new level of automation that ensures consistent quality and operational excellence, reinforcing their commitment to continuous improvement.
Overview
Scape Technologies collaborated with BROEN Valve Technologies to automate their handling of valves and connectors, each managed in separate bins. These components, critical to BROEN’s production line, required robust and precise automation systems to manage:
- Randomly placed valves: Accurate recognition and orientation for precise delivery.
- Randomly placed connectors: Precise handling for high-quality assembly processes.
Traditional manual handling methods posed challenges in efficiency and accuracy, making this automation project an essential upgrade.
The Challenge
Handling a mix of valves and connectors presented unique difficulties due to the varying orientations of the components. Each type of part was stored in separate bins, requiring advanced vision and motion planning capabilities for accurate handling. Manual methods proved inadequate, prompting BROEN to seek state-of-the-art solutions for both applications.
SCAPE Bin-Picking Solution
The SCAPE 3D Vision-Guided Bin-Picker systems were tailored to meet BROEN’s specific needs, featuring:
- Advanced Vision Technology: SCAPE Stationary Scanners provide accurate recognition of randomly placed components in separate bins.
- Optimal Robot Motion Planning: Ensures the robot delivers parts precisely into fixtures.
- High-Speed Operation: With a cycle time of just 12 seconds per pick, the system boosts productivity.
See the solution in action in this video:
Benefits of Automation
The implementation of the SCAPE Bin-Picker Solution has delivered measurable benefits to BROEN Valve Technologies, including:
- Increased Efficiency: Robots handle components 24/7, eliminating delays and bottlenecks.
- Cost Reduction: Automated precision minimizes waste and errors, lowering operational costs.
- Enhanced Safety: Reducing manual handling improves workplace safety.
- Consistent Quality: Advanced algorithms ensure uniform delivery of components for seamless downstream processes.
Conclusion
This latest collaboration with BROEN Valve Technologies underscores the transformative power of automation. By automating the handling of randomly placed valves and connectors in separate bins, BROEN has achieved greater efficiency, reduced costs, and ensured consistent quality—further strengthening their position in the competitive manufacturing landscape.
Are you ready to explore automation for your production line? Contact us today to learn how our 3D vision-guided bin-picking systems can revolutionize your operations and unlock the future of efficient manufacturing.
