MPS 3D-Vision Camera Robot Handling

Product specifications

Machine product			Testing method
Material		Aluminium extrusion profiles
Supply length		Up to approx. 6,000 mm (longer lengths on request)
Product length		Variable, fully flexible within product specifications
Profile cross-section		Max. 150 × 120 mm

General			Testing method
Robot		Industrial 6-axis robot
Grippers		Vacuum grippers

Fully automated feeding of profiles

The MPS 3D vision camera robot handling system from Van Dulst Techniek was developed for the automatic loading of production lines with long aluminum extrusion profiles - directly from crates, without predefined positioning. Using advanced 3D vision technology and smart robot control, the system independently recognizes the orientation of the profiles, determines the optimal gripping strategy, and performs the loading process fully automatically.

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  Crate containing aluminum profiles (input)
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  3D Vision camera detects individual profiles
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  6-axis robot dynamically picks up profiles from a crate and places them on a conveyor belt
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  long arm with a vacuum gripper, where the gripper position is automatically adjusted for each pick
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  On the infeed conveyor, the profile is precisely positioned by the robot

Why Choose MPS 3D Vision Robot Handling

The MPS 3D Vision Robot Handling enables fully automatic loading from crates without the need for fixed product positioning. The system is flexible enough to handle a wide variety of profiles and ensures consistent output and stable cycle times. In addition, it reduces the risk of damage and errors and decreases the reliance on manual labor in the process.

3D Vision System

3D vision technology forms the core of the system. For each robot operation, a 3D image is created of the crate, in which profiles are recognized and their exact position, rotation, and height are determined.

Based on this, the system calculates the optimal picking sequence and safe gripping points, thereby preventing incorrect picks and collisions. Even if a product is lying at an angle or tilted, the 3D vision recognizes this and picks it up.

After each operation, the crate is reanalyzed to ensure a continuously adaptive and reliable process.

Robot & Gripper

The industrial 6-axis robot is responsible for automatically picking up and positioning the aluminum profiles.

Thanks to vacuum grippers, the robot can handle long profiles in a stable and controlled manner, even with varying shapes and lengths.

The robot is fully controlled by the vision system and dynamically adjusts its movements per cycle, ensuring a precise and continuous material flow toward the machine.