Process Monitoring and Control
Cameras are used increasingly to monitor production lines and machines. Image data is mainly interpreted by supervisory staff. PROFACTOR develops methods to allow the analysis of video images by automatic, semiautomatic or manual processes as well as interpretation by software.
Adapting to the Environment
The idea is to detect whether processes are deviating significantly from their normal sequence. However, the results of the image analysis can also be used to control machines, allowing them to respond to their environments. This includes positioning systems or tool control systems that modify their programming to automatically reflect the shape or position of a part. Both 2D and 3D cameras are used for this purpose.
PROJECTS
Optical 3-axis positioning system
for deep drawing of printed deco foils
3D position detection system for pouring platform robots:
Stereo camera system provides optical feedback to the robot. Serial deployment is in preparation.
Optical control of a laser in 2D
for product-driven cutting of plastic foils.
Fully automatic colour sorting system for pollen:
Differentiation of miniscule colour differences in a self-teaching system. Image processing system for loop end distance measurementin strip casting
Semi-automatic counting system for packaging:
Robust counting aided by contact image sensors. 22 systems currently deployed.
DOWNLOADS
Fact sheet Process Monitoring (German)
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Fact sheet 3D Position Detection (German)[Download]
