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PHOTONEO’S BIN PICKING STUDIO HELPS THE SPREAD OF AUTOMATION One of the highlights of Vision 2018 was Slovak company Photoneo and it was no surprise that the company, which was only established in 2013, walked off with the event’s premier award for its MotionCam-3D. But, that’s just one product from this innovative company and we hear from Branislav Pulis, VP of Sales & Marketing, about its smart robothandling software solution for bin picking applications.
“because customers get the fine-tuned, complete yet simple bin picking system from one supplier. Every client has access to comprehensive manuals and webinars, or in-person free training” Pulis again: “We’ve strived to develop versatile bin picking system able to pick parts as small as needles but also big metal parts like A pillars installed in cars. We’ve achieved this by the combination of the Bin Picking Studio software and PhoXi 3D Scanners family. Moreover, we help customers during feasibility phase for free, which enables us to collect a lot of useful information that is then transferred to upgrades of Bin Picking Studio for their benefit.” It was early last year that Photoneo launched its Bin Picking Studio and since then it has had a great impact on the business of companies who use bin picking systems. Branislav Pulis explained: “What’s so worthwhile about it is that it is so easy-to-use and allows users with no 3D vision knowledge and advanced programming skills to use our 3D scanning devices and software, and make their own applications such as bin picking based on CAD models or AI-driven AnyPick without us. In the end, this leads to a higher degree and spread of automation.” The Bin Picking Studio includes all components needed for a bin picking application like automated robot-scanner calibration, CAD or AI-based object localization, path planner for robots, collision avoidance system and 3D sensor, of course. There are a lot of features such as multiple gripping points, or tool point, that can be set up easily in a well-arranged web-based interface. “The package is unique,” said Pulis,
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“The release of the Bin Picking Studio 1.2 in mid-March is an example of the synthesis of our own continuous development efforts and inputs received from users. This cycle allows us to proclaim that our 3D vision-guided software is the most extensive one in the world.” The product is aimed at two main sectors. Firstly, its products find applications in the manufacturing industry, including automotive business, especially TIER 1 suppliers, white-goods production and electronics. Secondly, it is used by logistics, fulfillment and e-commerce companies. The main applications are all robot-handling applications where 3D vision is needed. Pulis: “The aim is to automate all monotonous or hazardous work by employing visionguided robots.” As for where the company sells its products, and whether it sells direct to the market, or via a distributor, Pulis replied: “Our products sell worldwide. Our headquarters is in Europe, but we’ve built branches in the U.S. and China in order to help our customers grow with us, and a solid
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