The overall solution, which is being integrated by Kardex into the existing processes at the electronics wholesaler Sonepar in Switzerland, includes a Robomotive portal robot that will serve two AutoStore Carousel Ports simultaneously by picking items fully automatically from AutoStore bins and placing them into order cartons. Using 3D vision cameras and intelligent software algorithms, the pick and place robot replicates the precision and synchronization of a human’s eye-hand coordination. As a result, the robot is able to handle items of various shapes and sizes without master data or teach-in processes. The “auto-learning” function ensures that new articles can be handled efficiently. Furthermore, it enables continuous optimization of operations.

Another integral part of the overall Kardex solution is a compact packaging machine which will take care of erecting, providing, sealing and labeling the order cartons, before transporting them to the shipping area via the existing material flow. The state-of-the-art picking solution will achieve a performance of more than 300 picks per hour.

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