Using vision-based sensors in many stages of the packaging process can dramatically reduce planned downtime with repeatable decreases in production and product changeover time. In many cases, vision sensors can replace and even add flexibility to sensor arrays in the packaging process. Vision sensors can also reduce unplanned downtime with reliable and flexible error proofing that can be used for in line detection and product rejection. In this whitepaper, we will explore how vision-based sensors can be used to achieve these results.

Table of Contents:

• Packaging Process Stages
• Breakdown of Scheduled Line Runtime
• How Vision Can Reduce Planned and Unplanned Downtime
• Discrete vs. Vision based Error Proofing
• Vision Sensing Making A Difference
• Case Studies
  1. Case #1 – Medical Vial Manufacturer
  2. Case #2 – Mainstream Dairy Bottler