Reading mixed boxes at a palletizer/depalletizer

In palletizer/depalletizer processes on automated lines in distribution warehouses and factories, there is an increasing number of cases where cardboard boxes of various sizes and orientations are transported in mixed loads. Under these circumstances, stably reading the barcodes and 2D codes affixed to the boxes is extremely important for maintaining productivity. Code reading errors can directly lead to robot malfunctions or line stoppages, making it difficult to ensure traceability.

The solution to this problem is KEYENCE's SR-5000 Series logistics code reader. The SR-5000 Series features an overwhelmingly wide field of view and long-range performance that can cover the entire width of a conveyor with a single unit. This enables stable reading with a single unit without installing multiple sensors, even if the position or height of the boxes on the conveyor varies. It also instantly recognizes codes on fast-moving workpieces, allowing for accurate data linkage to the robot. This is a solution that contributes to further efficiency, space savings, and the promotion of logistics DX in palletizing/depalletizing processes.