Material Handling Systems

Automated systems streamlining movement, protection, storage, and control of materials and products across production lines.

Modularity
and customization

We design and build custom solutions to handle various material and product types or shapes, ensuring seamless interoperability and adaptability. Modular approach to material and product handling offers extensive flexibility, enabling the integration of discrete product manipulators for precise handling, such as robots, gantries, and rotary tables, and continuous material handling systems, like conveyors and vibrating feeders for bulk materials.

Integrated material and
product control

Advanced control technologies enable automatic tracking, indexing, counting, and weighing of products, ensuring precise control over the production process. Integration with MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems) and WMS (Warehouse Management Systems) enables real-time data synchronization and transparency, reducing errors and enhancing efficiency. System’s capability to provide instant feedback and adapt to changing conditions ensures high levels of operational performance.

Durable and efficient
design

Our systems are engineered to withstand the most demanding production environments, featuring water and dust-resistant components, heavy load-bearing capacities, and suitability for high dynamic operations. Rigorous testing and quality assurance protocols ensure each component meets the highest industry standards. By selecting drive components and design principles based on comprehensive performance criteria, we ensure maximum efficiency and longevity while optimizing our systems for energy conservation.
Johnson Matthey
Tenneco
Renault
BASF
Continental
Hella
Pečjak
Bonevit
Delamaris
Žito
Carthago
Adria Mobil
Goriške opekarne
Pivovarna Union

Automated material transport
and storage

Automated material and product handling systems manage the movement, protection, storage, and control of materials across production lines. They handle materials and product of varying shapes, sizes, and fragility, ensuring efficient processes throughout manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, consumption, and disposal.

Efficient transport and storage are achieved through mechanisms such as conveyor belts, Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs), Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs), robotic arms, Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS), and advanced sorting systems. Integrated control software coordinates these components to optimize material and product flow and maintain continuous production, minimizing downtime. Additionally, these systems prevent damage during transport and storage.

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Safety, cost reduction,
and efficiency

Automated material and product handling systems enhance efficiency, safety, and cost-effectiveness while minimizing damage during operations. These systems significantly reduce material and product handling times and thus improve overall throughput. By automating the movement and storage of materials, our solutions reduce the need for manual handling, thereby lowering the risks of workplace injuries and improving safety.

Furthermore, automated handling minimizes material and product damage during the manufacturing process, which is crucial for maintaining the integrity of goods and reducing scrap. By automating repetitive and labour-intensive tasks, these systems decrease reliance on manual labour.

Optimal design and layout
strategies

Our systems are engineered for seamless integration with existing production workflows, designed to prevent bottlenecks and improve productivity. These systems prioritize scalability and flexibility to accommodate future expansions and adapt to changes in production demands or product specifications.

The design is influenced by the specific properties of the materials handled, requiring solutions that meet precise handling criteria and preserve material integrity. As independent integrators, we are not limited to any specific equipment manufacturer, allowing us to select machines and components that best feed specific need. We tailor equipment selection to match the unique characteristics of the materials and products, required throughput speeds, handling precision, and cost efficiency.

Our solutions also include poka-yoke mechanisms to reduce human error, thereby providing greater reliability and safety of the system.

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IoT, AI and machine learning
technologies

Automated material and product handling systems leverage Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Machine Learning (ML) to enhance communication and responsiveness along the production line. IoT technology optimizes material flow and logistics management by facilitating real-time tracking of materials and products, monitoring equipment performance, and providing immediate updates on system status or malfunctions.

AI and ML are instrumental in predictive maintenance, where advanced algorithms analyse data from equipment sensors to anticipate failures before they occur, thus reducing unplanned downtime and prolonging equipment lifespan. Additionally, AI plays a crucial role in optimizing the routing and scheduling of AGVs and AMRs, ensuring that the most efficient paths are selected, and facility traffic is smoothly managed.

Vision systems for material condition and position assessment

In material and product handling, specialized vision systems are crucial for verifying product quality, detecting defects, ensuring correct positioning, and facilitating the precise handling of items on production lines.

Equipped with advanced cameras, sensors, lighting, and image processing algorithms, our industrial vision technology accurately assesses the condition and position of materials and products. This capability supports correct placement and assembly operations, crucial for maintaining high production standards. Additionally, we can incorporate AI-driven models to further enhance accuracy and precision in specific handling tasks.

Vision systems are vital in settings that demand high precision, playing a key role in sustaining consistent product quality and preventing errors throughout the handling process.

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SCADA and MES integration

Advanced SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) and MES (Manufacturing Execution System) integration improves operational visibility and control.

The integrated visualization capabilities within the SCADA application provide real-time updates to users about system layout, state, any active faults, load, and capacity. This includes a visual representation of product locations and quantities displayed on the SCADA Human-Machine Interface (HMI) in real-time, enabling prompt and informed decision-making.

The integration with MES systems facilitates complete backward traceability of product status throughout the entire production, from initiation to completion. This traceability enables that product path routing decisions are generated in real-time by the MES, based on the current product status. These decisions are then communicated to the handling system’s control system for precise execution of product movement.

Applications

Infeed / outfeed
systems

Specialized infeed and outfeed solutions optimize the handling of raw materials and product components throughout the production process. Infeed systems ensure secure and reliable delivery of inputs into manufacturing lines, with options for automatic unpacking, destacking, and depalletization. Conversely, outfeed systems efficiently manage the output, offering automated packing, stacking, and palletization.

To enhance efficiency and safety, ergonomic operator stations can be manually operated or fully automated to accommodate AGVs and AMRs.

Rotary
tables

Rotary tables optimize the distribution, positioning, and collection of products within production lines. These systems facilitate efficient, synchronous transfer of parts between workstations and can be segmented into multiple sections based on the number of process steps.

Specialized rotary drives ensure exceptionally high position accuracy and repeatability. Where needed, high speed and high torque rotary drives can be implemented. Additionally, both manual and automated loading and unloading stations can be implemented.

Conveyor
systems

Custom conveyor systems are engineered for optimal load handling and efficient transport of diverse product types—from electronic components to motorhomes—across various production environments. Tailored belts or roller conveyors guarantee seamless operation and advanced load management, while optimal drive selection ensures energy efficiency and long service life.

Systems include modular integration, precise positioning, in-line weighing for real-time product measurement during transit, improved process control and quality assurance.

Robot
systems

Industrial robots streamline material and product handling by automating tasks such as (de)palletizing, sorting, (un)loading, and (un)packaging. They enhance efficiency and accuracy, reduce manual labour, and improve safety in various industries, leading to faster order fulfilment and optimized production process.

Robots integrated into production process solve various complex operations, such as pick and place, sorting, assembly, stacking, destacking, machine tending, screwdriving, and others.

Related Solutions

Visual Inspection

Automated, in-line AI-driven visual inspection systems for precise and consistent defect detection and quality assessment use high-resolution imaging to eliminate human error . Inspections are non-destructive, ensuring all products meet stringent standards without any damage.

Artificial Intelligence

Applying AI models in computer vision, acoustic detection, predictive maintenance, and predictive energy management enhances anomaly detection with high accuracy and real-time monitoring, identifying subtle anomalies that traditional methods might miss.

SCADA Solutions

Unified industrial software platform offers real-time management, visualization, analytics, and control across thousands of mobile touchpoints. Essential for manufacturing control and monitoring, it enables efficient operation, real-time oversight, and detailed analysis of complex, dispersed processes.

MES Solutions

Comprehensive, dynamic software solution that monitors, tracks, documents, and controls the entire manufacturing process in real time. It integrates with various systems such as ERP, APS, SCADA, and the control layer to provide a unified view of production operations.

inSpect CAT / DPF

In-line vision inspection technology, using high-resolution line scan cameras, backlighting, and advanced image processing algorithms to identify cell blockages in catalytic converters and optical leaks in DPFs, as well as any deformations like chips, cracks, or gauges.

Display Assembly

Building automated display assembly lines with in-depth expertise and state-of-the-art technologies to fully automate assembly, inspection, and testing process. Covering simple to complex shapes and rationalizing resource usage with operator- and maintenance-friendly design.

Frequently Asked Questions

To ensure the safe and efficient handling of fragile products, we conduct a thorough analysis of each product's characteristics and handling requirements. Based on this analysis, we design and build custom solutions, such as specialized grippers or protective trays. These custom implements are crafted to accommodate the unique dimensions, weight, and sensitivity of the fragile items, minimizing the risk of damage during the handling process. This approach not only enhances the safety of the products but also optimizes the efficiency of the material and product handling system by ensuring smooth and secure operations tailored to specific product needs.
Automation in material and product handling offers several key benefits:
  • Increased speed and accuracy: Automated systems operate faster and with greater precision than employees, leading to higher throughput and consistent quality.
  • Minimized errors: Automation significantly lowers the chances of mistakes, ensuring reliable and repeatable processes.
  • Continuous operation: Automated systems can run continuously without breaks, maximizing uptime and overall productivity.
  • Integration with WMS/MES: Automation seamlessly integrates with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), enhancing product traceability, inventory control, and overall storage management.
  • Reduced physical strain on employees: Automation alleviates the burden of intensive physical tasks, decreasing the risk of injury and fatigue while allowing workers to focus on higher value–added activities.
Vision systems significantly enhance robot functionality in material and product handling by enabling precise material and product location and orientation detection, thereby ensuring accurate handling and alignment. Vision systems improve the accuracy of pick & place tasks by providing detailed visual feedback, which allows robots to perform these tasks with greater consistency. Additionally, vision systems aid in navigation and obstacle avoidance, enabling robots to manoeuvre safely and efficiently in complex environments. This integration leads to improved performance, reliability, and flexibility in automated material and product handling processes.
Yes, we can design and build conveyor systems tailored to your specific requirements. We can adjust the length, width, and height of the conveyors to fit your production area and accommodate the products being transported. Additionally, we can adapt the conveying principle based on the type of materials and products you handle, ensuring optimal performance and efficiency for your unique production needs.
Our material and product handling systems are designed with comprehensive safety features to ensure the well-being of operators and equipment. These include emergency stop buttons for immediate shutdown, active or passive safety guards to prevent accidental access to hazardous areas, and strict adherence to industry standards and regulations. By integrating these safety measures, we ensure a secure and compliant operation environment.
Yes, our conveying solutions can be designed also for cold chain processes, ensuring efficiency and reliability while maintaining optimal product temperatures throughout the supply chain. Our equipment is specifically designed to operate in low-temperature environments, with materials and components that resist cold-induced wear and maintain smooth operation even in freezing conditions. This ensures that products remain within the required temperature ranges, preserving quality and compliance with cold chain standards.
To ensure the safe and efficient handling of fragile products, we conduct a thorough analysis of each product's characteristics and handling requirements. Based on this analysis, we design and build custom solutions, such as specialized grippers or protective trays. These custom implements are crafted to accommodate the unique dimensions, weight, and sensitivity of the fragile items, minimizing the risk of damage during the handling process. This approach not only enhances the safety of the products but also optimizes the efficiency of the material and product handling system by ensuring smooth and secure operations tailored to specific product needs.
Automation in material and product handling offers several key benefits:
  • Increased speed and accuracy: Automated systems operate faster and with greater precision than employees, leading to higher throughput and consistent quality.
  • Minimized errors: Automation significantly lowers the chances of mistakes, ensuring reliable and repeatable processes.
  • Continuous operation: Automated systems can run continuously without breaks, maximizing uptime and overall productivity.
  • Integration with WMS/MES: Automation seamlessly integrates with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), enhancing product traceability, inventory control, and overall storage management.
  • Reduced physical strain on employees: Automation alleviates the burden of intensive physical tasks, decreasing the risk of injury and fatigue while allowing workers to focus on higher value–added activities.
Vision systems significantly enhance robot functionality in material and product handling by enabling precise material and product location and orientation detection, thereby ensuring accurate handling and alignment. Vision systems improve the accuracy of pick & place tasks by providing detailed visual feedback, which allows robots to perform these tasks with greater consistency. Additionally, vision systems aid in navigation and obstacle avoidance, enabling robots to manoeuvre safely and efficiently in complex environments. This integration leads to improved performance, reliability, and flexibility in automated material and product handling processes.
Yes, we can design and build conveyor systems tailored to your specific requirements. We can adjust the length, width, and height of the conveyors to fit your production area and accommodate the products being transported. Additionally, we can adapt the conveying principle based on the type of materials and products you handle, ensuring optimal performance and efficiency for your unique production needs.
Our material and product handling systems are designed with comprehensive safety features to ensure the well-being of operators and equipment. These include emergency stop buttons for immediate shutdown, active or passive safety guards to prevent accidental access to hazardous areas, and strict adherence to industry standards and regulations. By integrating these safety measures, we ensure a secure and compliant operation environment.
Yes, our conveying solutions can be designed also for cold chain processes, ensuring efficiency and reliability while maintaining optimal product temperatures throughout the supply chain. Our equipment is specifically designed to operate in low-temperature environments, with materials and components that resist cold-induced wear and maintain smooth operation even in freezing conditions. This ensures that products remain within the required temperature ranges, preserving quality and compliance with cold chain standards.

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