25 April, 2023

Delta, provider of power management and industrial automation solutions, has launched a high-speed DMV-T time of flight (ToF) 3D machine vision smart camera at this year’s Hannover Messe. Not only does the 3D camera offer a high capture speed of up to 60 frames per second, large scanning distance up to 6 meters, also it is the first software-defined 3D ToF camera in the market. With a powerful built-in processor and as well as sophisticated DIAVision software platform, allows the system integrator to develop their algorithm in the DMV-T, to create their own smart applications. It’s ideal for logistics warehouse automation industries.

“Due to industrial automation rapidly developing, we see more and more customers adopt machine vision for robotic guidance, object detection and inspection and even edge safety applications,” said Chia-Wei Yang, General Manager of Smart Sensor & Meter LOB, Industrial Automation Business Group, Delta Electronics. Transitioning to 3D, observing that most applications needed to be done with an extra industrial PC to process. “To minimize investment but maximize the flexibility of application, the DMV-T integrates a dedicated processor and introduces the DIAVision platform to bring the hardware into another intelligent level as a software-defined 3D ToF smart camera for easier integration into a wide range of processes.”

Hardware-software integration to fulfil SMART applications

The DMV-T employs an ARM Dual Cortex-A53 CPU as well as FPGA enabling the camera to accomplish the 3D vision process from image capture to output. It inspects large items with its built-in image-stitching algorithm without the need for an industrial PC. Besides, with the intelligence inside, another highlight of the DMV-T is the combination of its vision platform software, DIAVision. Offering an intuitive and convenient interface, users have an easy-to-use application-specific solution with a vision application repository open to third-party partners. Moreover, integrators and operators can create applications that run on the camera itself, reducing the components that need to be installed inside other equipment and saving space. Furthermore, the DMV-T with DIAVision can connect to the Delta Service DIACloud and support web browsers for anywhere, anytime data access.

FAST detection and deployment to optimize measurement

The Delta DMV-T ToF camera incorporates a Sony IMX image sensor that operates in conjunction with a powerful built-in processor to offer 640×480 pixel resolution and 60 frames per second capture speed with owned ISP compensation allowing for high accuracy. The camera uses in advanced robotics applications that require object position & status feedback such as pick-and-place, shelf position calibration as well as object dimension measurement. And its detection time is shorter than the leading products in the same conditions. The camera rapidly measures depth by calculating phase differences between the carrier frequency of the active light it emits and the reflected light coming back from the object. This makes the interoperability between multiple mobile robotics in the field. In addition, with the APP on both DIAVision and DIACloud that help user to deploy the APP to multiple DMV-T simultaneously.

The DMV-T with IP67 ingress protection that ensures the operability in harsh environment, moreover, with specific industrial certificated that avoid the environmental and radiation effect between multiple mobile robotics (e.g. AMR/AGV).

Ideal solution for the warehouse and logistics industries

With high specifications of sensor, processor, and processing capability, machine makers as well as system integrators for logistics and warehouse management can rely on the DMV-T for a variety of applications. For instance, the DMV-T can also be part of the li-ion battery warehousing system. By mounting at the front of the forklift, the DMV-T can help detect shelf positions and adjust fork angles in accordance with shelves that are crooked due to battery weights. It increases operational efficiency and the hardware availability of equipment for smooth pick-and-place movements. In addition, compared with LiDAR, the DMV-T captures a wider image range, which enhances the ability of the AGV to sense and avoid obstacles in the logistics fields.

Sealed Air has launched its first paper wrapping systems to meet growing demand from low and medium volume E-Commerce retailers and fulfilment companies.

The new SEALED AIR® brand QuikWrap Nano and SEALED AIR® brand QuikWrap M systems both provide businesses with a small, ready-to-roll paper wrapping solution that’s easy to operate. The systems don’t require any electricity or maintenance and involve very little or no assembly.

Each system produces a double layer of FSC certified honeycomb paper and interleaf tissue paper to enhance product protection. The paper is 100% recyclable using kerbside services and is dispensed using unique ‘tear and hold’ technology for quicker and safer operation, without the need for scissors

Andrea Questa EMEA Fulfilment paper solution Manager at Sealed Air, explains: “The SEALED AIR® brand QuikWrap Nano and SEALED AIR® brand QuikWrap M are ideal for small and medium sized businesses that want an easy to use, space saving and efficient paper wrapping solution. The two new systems have a compact footprint, making them ideal for smaller operating spaces. These ready-to-roll dispensers enable packaging operations to be up and running in no time”

The SEALED AIR® brand QuikWrap Nano is the smallest dual paper wrapping system in the market and is suited to low volume operations. The system features a corrugated board dispensing box containing 61 metres of expanding die cut honeycomb paper and interleaf tissue paper. The box and interleaf can be custom printed to create branding opportunities. Once the system is empty, the entire dispenser can be recycled using kerbside services, where available.

The SEALED AIR® brand QuikWrap M has been designed as an easily refillable system for medium volume operations. A lightweight, robust metal frame is used to hold larger, 1,700 metre rolls of the expanding die cut honeycomb paper and interleaf tissue paper.

Andrea added: “Both systems quickly produce two layers of protective packaging. The expanding honeycomb paper provides cushioning, with the interleaf tissue protecting against surface abrasions. Together, this helps to improve the overall customer experience during unboxing, as products are better protected.”

Sealed Air has also launched a new Modular Pack Station, which enables companies to save space by more ergonomically organising both paper and inflatable packaging equipment.

Operators can modify the Modular Pack Station to suit their exact requirements by utilising a range of table, shelving, and attachment options to reduce touchpoints and improve overall packaging efficiencies. The Modular Pack Station is available in a single, double, or bespoke configuration, and can be expanded as businesses grow. A wide range of SEALED AIR® brand packaging systems for void fill, wrapping and performance cushioning are easily integrated into the Modular Pack Station: these include both paper-based and inflatable packaging, for example, the SEALED AIR® brand FasFil® paper and BUBBLEWRAP® brand systems.

Andrea concluded: “Fast-growing E-Commerce retailers can often find rapidly rising sales outpace their packaging functions, meaning the packing area quickly becomes inefficient and spills into other work spaces. The new Modular Pack Station provides a solution to this and one that can easily evolve as sales and volumes increase.”

Day: 25 April 2023

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