February 2022 Volume 4

AUTOMATION

Conventional A utomation

Billet Picker R obot

Least vibration, noise

- -

++

Small space occupation

-

+

Reduced maintenance

- -

+

More autonomy

+

++

Short cycle time

++

+

Least cost of ownership

+

++

Table 1: comparing robot automation with conventional automation methods Table 2: Comparing robot auto ation ith conventional automation methods.

The Pickit 3D Billet Picker.

The Pickit 3D Billet Picker.

Conclusions The Pickit 3D Billet Picker facilitates robots to perform material handling tasks straight from containers.This opens up a competitive range of solutions compared to conventional automation methods. The patented combination of 3D vision with integrated end-of- arm-tooling achieves similar performance without the traditional disadvantages of feeders, i.e., pollution, footprint, maintenance and downtime. Lastly, it offers an autonomous solution for material handling such that manufacturers are not dependent on human labor for the dirty, dull and dangerous tasks. Rob Mertens Technical Sales PICKIT 3D Email: rob@pickit3d.com Phone: (734) 929-8730

Rob Mertens Technical Sales PICKIT 3D Email: rob@pickit3d.com Phone: 734-929-8730

Kinga Slonina SDR PICKIT 3D Email: kinga.slonina@pickit3d.com

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