Autodrop key tweak for automated system
Beumer Group used LogiMAT to highlight the new AutoDrop function for its BG Pouch System enabling automated, space- and weight-optimised unloading of conveyed goods.
WITH THE introduction of the AutoDrop function, Beumer Group offers a simple, robust and reliable solution for pouch sorters that eliminates manual handling during unloading and significantly shortens order throughput times. The BG Pouch System with AutoDrop can process up to 10,000 pieces per line per hour. At the same time, the space required in the unloading area is significantly reduced. The AutoDrop technology is based on an innovative shape memory alloy that is activated by an electric current, enabling automatic opening and closing of the pouches. This process is extremely low-wear and does not burden the pockets with unnecessary weight. Several adjustable unloading points along an unloading route increase flexibility to meet different requirements. The AutoDrop system has already proven itself in the distribution centre of an Italian fashion customer.
Beumer Group also supports companies in the end-to-end automation of their intralogistics processes with robot-assisted systems. These include systems for loading pouch and sorting systems as well as for automatically picking products from the bulk flow (Dynamic Bulk Pick). In the latter, Beumer uses standard robots in combination with image recognition technology and artificial intelligence to ensure precise identification and handling of products. With the robot-assisted picking of products in mass flow, Beumer Group enables its customers to automatically feed loop and line sorters with an output of around 1,600 picks per hour (pph).
Data-driven
Beumer Group has added a host of new options for customers of its data-driven diagnostic services. The Beumer Customer Diagnostic Center (CDC) holds a knowledge base of 60,000 diagnostic cases and is continuously analysing more than 6,000 diagnostic models. Launched last year, the CDC has also added new services that can further improve customers’ cyber security and predictive maintenance capabilities, based on real-time data from their operations.
The new CDC Monitoring Center adds an extra layer to the existing CDC capabilities. It takes data analytics to a new level, using advanced algorithms and artificial intelligence (AI) to continuously monitor all the critical assets, material handling systems, hardware, software, and overall site performance.
