Intelligrated Demonstrates Robotic Each Picking at Automate 2017

Robotics, AS/RS shuttle system and vertical conveyor deliver fully automated each picking

(CHICAGO) - Intelligrated, a leading North American-based automated material handling solutions provider, showcases fully automated each picking at Automate booth #1616 in the north hall of McCormick Place in Chicago. Advances in robotic vision, perception, motion planning and grasping enable picking capability that approaches the speed and ability of manual operators while offering superior predictability, scalability, accuracy and efficiency.

The robotic each picking system uses advanced, model-free vision technology that does not require item scanning and works across seasonal packaging. This enables quick, easy addition of new SKUs, ideal for e-commerce operations that ship a wide range of items to consumers and for split-case distribution operations to restock retail stores. The end-of-arm tooling, known as a smart hand, combines both vacuum and gripper pick capabilities to adapt to the object shape for accurate picks. Learning with every grasp, it uses sensor feedback and a database of previous SKUs and picking methods to improve future picks.

“Picking and packing operations account for 65 percent of labor within distribution centers. And with these repetitive tasks come fatigue and high turnover – up to 36 percent according to the federal bureau of labor statistics,” says Matt Wicks, vice president, product development, manufacturing systems. “Intelligrated brings a host of automation solutions to address these challenges. Robotic technology can now reliably handle a broader range of items than before to provide the necessary flexibility to be a cost-effective, high-performance solution for fulfillment operations.”

The in-booth demonstration uses a two-level AS/RS shuttle system and vertical lift to move totes from storage into position for picking. The robotic arm then picks and places items from one tote to the next, completing the goods-to-operator workflow.

Visit booth #1616 to see robotic each picking in action.

About Intelligrated
Intelligrated, now part of Honeywell, is a leading North American-based, single-source provider of intelligent automated material handling solutions that drive fulfillment productivity for retailers, manufacturers and logistics providers around the world. Through a broad portfolio of automation equipment, software, service and support, Intelligrated solutions give businesses a competitive edge and optimize operational performance through increased flexibility, efficiency and accuracy.

Intelligrated designs, manufactures, integrates and installs complete material handling automation solutions including conveyor, IntelliSort® sortation, Alvey® palletizers and robotics, and automated storage and retrieval systems – all managed by advanced machine controls and software. Intelligrated Software offers warehouse execution systems, a scalable suite of software that manages the entire fulfillment process, including equipment, labor and business intelligence, integrated with voice- and light-directed picking and putting technologies.

From concept to integration to lifecycle support services, Intelligrated delivers dependable, sustained distribution and fulfillment success, and maximum return on investment. Intelligrated backs every project with 24X7 multilingual technical support and access to lifecycle service through a network of national, regional and local service centers.

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