Back
in the days when vision systems were few and far between, when a
production line needed to be changed over life was simple for the
vision engineer. He’d walk out, laptop under his arm, connect to
the smart camera, and update or change the program.
Today
there are at least two problems with that. Many production lines are
littered with cameras that monitor various aspects of the
manufacturing process, so making a changeover can be a lengthy job.
And second, in some industries, like pharmaceuticals, it’s
essential that the changeover process is managed and controller,
rather than relying on individuals getting it right, or not. (If we
don’t know about the risk of human error, who does?!)
To
deal with these challenges Crest Solutions have developed a product
they call LineDirector™.
I’ve only read the blurb on their website, but it certainly piqued
my interest. Described as a system that “… manages line
peripherals such as vision cameras, sensors, printers, coding devices
and checkweighers,” it seems like an essential tool for the
stretched vision engineer.
I
shall be lobbying my boss to buy it right now!
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