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Teknics’ AI PUTWALL is designed to automate the piece-picking process for various goods in the pharmaceutical and cosmetics sectors. The complexity and variability of the items being handled in terms of size, shape, and transparency are the biggest challenges in this industry.
Teknics uses Simatic Robot Pick AI for its Put Wall application. With the Zivid 2+ 3D camera as the "eyes" and Siemens Pick AI as the "brain", the system is capable of picking any object, even transparent and reflective objects.
The solution demonstrated impressive cycle time performance, maintaining high-speed operations essential for meeting the demands of a busy warehouse environment. The integration provided by Teknics is deployed in a real-world scenario, highlighting the practical benefits of the Simatic Robot Pick AI solution.
Having very high-quality 2D and 3D unified is extremely valuable for us. Now with Zivid 2+, it is also possible to capture transparent and semi-transparent objects: a game changer for the industry.”
Ignacio Moreno, Business Development Manager - AI & Robotics at Siemens
The demand for automation in the intralogistics field is surging. Siemens, a leader in automation technology, recognized a significant market need for automated piece-picking solutions. To address this, Siemens developed the Simatic Robot Pick AI solution. This innovation leverages advanced AI, 3D, and 2D vision to enhance picking operations, addressing the labor shortages and efficiency demands in industries like cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.
Teknics, a prominent system integrator in Spain specializing in the pharmaceutical and cosmetics sectors, is currently using Simatic Robot Pick AI for a Put Wall application. Teknics’ AI PUTWALL is designed to automate the piece-picking process for various goods, aiming to improve operational efficiency in a logistics center.
The primary challenges in this deployment stemmed from the complexity and variability of the items being handled. The pharmaceutical industry deals with a vast array of products, each with unique shapes, sizes, and packaging materials, including transparent and semi-transparent objects. Traditional vision systems struggle with this level of variability and materials and will require extensive training for each new product type.
Additionally, the automation system needed to operate reliably and efficiently under real-world conditions, which are far more demanding than controlled lab environments. The throughput requirements were stringent, as the system had to process many items quickly to meet the operational demands of a busy warehouse.
Teknics’ solution addresses these challenges effectively. Key components of the system included:
The setup process was impressively efficient: Siemens and Teknics managed to build and demonstrate a working prototype within a single morning, showcasing the system's ease of integration and rapid deployment capabilities.
The entire system is built with industrial-grade components, including the 3D camera, robot arm, gripper, and IPC, to ensure robust and reliable performance in demanding real-world environments. The solution demonstrated impressive cycle time performance, maintaining high-speed operations essential for meeting the demands of a busy warehouse environment.
The implementation of the Simatic Robot Pick AI solution with the Zivid 2+ camera yielded significant improvements in operational efficiency and accuracy. Some notable outcomes included:
The integration provided by Teknics is deployed in a real-world scenario, highlighting the practical benefits of the Simatic Robot Pick AI solution. By leveraging advanced AI and innovative 3D vision technology, Siemens successfully addressed the key challenges in automated material handling, paving the way for broader adoption in the intralogistics, logistics, and manufacturing industries.
