Boost Your Productivity With Vision Automation & Robotic Solution

Manufacturers are looking at Industry 4.0 technologies and automation to boost their efficiency as a result of the ongoing increase in demand and competition in the market. The manufacturing business has profited immensely from these recent technological breakthroughs, which have seen various benefits across a variety of industries. Automation is being used more and more to promote accuracy, uniformity, and improved operational efficiency. With more and more processes getting automated every day, there is an increasing need for monitoring and inspection to track equipment performance and failures. This is where vision systems and robotics-assisted solutions come in.

In recent years, there has been excessive manufacturing in various industries due to the notable increase in product demand brought on by consumerism. The higher production rate necessitates more inspection tests and quality assurance. Vision-based systems are very useful in this situation. To guarantee good quality and meet the standard criteria of the companies, there is a popular trend in the manufacturing sector to switch from the common manual testing approach to an inspection system based on vision. Industries are integrating vision systems to increase productivity, cut costs, and produce high-quality products as the field of vision systems emerges from its infancy.

The various functionalities of a vision-based system are:

Inspection

Vision-based inspection systems offer automated image-based inspection for a range of manufacturing and industrial applications. Functional flaws, defects and other anomalies in manufactured goods are found using such an inspection. Machine vision may also examine products for completeness, such as checking bottle safety seals. Common types of inspection are:

• Defect Inspection systems
• Custom packaging inspection
• Print and code inspection systems
• Process control vision systems

Products are automatically inspected as they run down the assembly line using a smart camera that has been calibrated to carry out specific checking tasks. Nowadays, automated inspection, equipment management, quality control, product sorting, and many other tasks are conducted by the vision-based inspection system.

Process control

By enabling more automated operations on the manufacturing line and looking at feedback, vision systems are also improving process control. Process control refers to the capacity to observe and modify a process in order to produce the desired result. It is employed in industries to preserve quality and boost output. The majority of industrial processes are conglomerates of numerous smaller operations. Each process must be stable and working in good condition because instability in one process frequently results in instability in other processes. This can be ensured by vision-based systems that look over the processes, takes in feedback and help in the progress of the manufacturing process. The main tasks that the system covers are analysis, tracking, sorting, and measurement. One of the main benefits of vision systems is that they are flexible. Vision-based systems that oversee process control take various variables into account without having to be made differently for every possible scenario by leveraging vision systems to comprehend variances in materials and products.

Robotics

Vision systems entail locating a particular part of robotic equipment and assuring its correct placement and positioning to prevent production errors and downtime. Robotic guidance may carry out actions that require visual assistance. The robots can easily be utilised in locations where manual operators are not safe to manage repeatable tasks with great precision and accuracy. However, with vision-based systems, production processes can operate continuously to achieve maximum efficiency.

Also, providing vision to robots can create marvels. Robotic equipment needs vision technology to work more swiftly and effectively in an unpredictably changing environment. Robots thrive when everything is consistent. They are programmed to choose and assemble parts in the same spot each time. But if something alters, or if the object's position or orientation changes, the robot is unable to take up the object as intended. When this happens, guidance is required, and vision assists in precisely locating the object and informing the robot of its location. Hence robotic solutions can help make the inspection system more efficient and productive.

What are the benefits of vision-based systems?

Vision-based inspection systems are widely recognised as a critical technology for the automation of production lines. It lowers manufacturing costs and minimises waste. It is essential for error prevention, product quality, and batch consistency.

Raised Product Quality

With vision-based technology, companies can use camera systems to do complete quality checks in place of sample testing which is done manually. As a result, it is possible to consistently inspect each and every batch of products for defects. Thus, vision-based inspection systems promise a quick and comprehensive assessment that ensures a superior product and less waste.

Reduced downtime

Robots with vision-based systems are better equipped to work on their own. They have less chance to break down and stop working. Thus, these systems are better equipped for changes that could otherwise result in costly downtime.

Lowered Production Costs

Defective items are promptly removed from the production process using a vision-based inspection system. This is more efficient if conducted in the early stages of production. Since defective products are never sent on to the next manufacturing steps, there are no additional expenses. Products with flaws can be put back into the production process at a later time, saving resources. Thus, vision-based systems lower costs and improve quality.

Increased Flexibility

Without a visual system, robots are stiff and limited to carrying out activities. However, vision-based systems permit deviations from the pre-programmed process in order to maintain production flow. Robots can take into consideration the variables in their working environment if they have a strong vision system.

Titan Engineering and Automation Limited (TEAL) specializes in bringing best-in-class vision inspection solutions for their clients’ automated assembly lines. Here are a few:

• Pattern matching
• Object counting
• Bar-code reading
• Optical character recognition
• Measurement of object dimensions
• Defect detection

With years of experience in servicing many customers, TEAL is a trustworthy place to approach for your engineering solutions. Their strong collaboration with the best vision camera partners and their capability to design turnkey automation systems helps them provide the best services for their customers. Contact TEAL today to know more!