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Camera systems: Vitronic has introduced three new camera systems to help speed up operations and reduce data capture expenses for parcel logistics and warehouse and distribution
companies. According to the company, the Vicam snap! and Vicam ssi2 speed up data capture processes, increase worker productivity, and reduce logistics expenses per item. The third
system, the Volumec hd, is a three-dimensional volume-measurement system for cuboidal
and irregularly shaped objects.
Both Vicam systems are suitable for optimizing data capture processes that include handling of returns and inbound inspection, order picking, sorting, and outbound inspection. As
different code types on packages are read automatically, all capture processes are accelerated, cycle times are shortened, and
the logistics expenses per item are
reduced.
The Vicam snap! matrix cameras are suitable for data capture
during manual package handling.
The camera is installed above the
workstation. An operator manually moves the package through
the large reading field. The codes
and data are captured automatically and archived as images.
Compared with handheld scanners, the throughput is up to five
times faster, thereby eliminating the need for additional costly reading stations and conveyor
technology.
The Vicam ssi2 is an autofocus line-scan camera and provides the best solution for automated data capture applications, the company says. It provides the highest read rates for
conveyor speeds of up to 4. 5 m/s. In addition to reading linear bar codes and two-dimensional codes, the Vitronic system provides state-of-the-art OCR for address and text reading
on labels. The camera is equipped with the latest-generation CMOS sensors for outstanding
image quality. The Vicam ssi2 is designed to be energy efficient and consumes 50 percent
less energy than other cameras.
The volume measurement system, Volumec hd, is certified for trade, which allows for
automatic invoicing and legally binding revenue recovery, loading optimization, and parcel/
package defects detection. It is capable of throughput speeds of up to 3 m/s (600fpm) and
can capture the measurements and contours of the transported items for package sizes up
to 100 inches long, 40 inches wide, and 40 inches high with a measurement accuracy of 0.2
inches long, 0.2 inches wide, and 0.2 inches high. It can be installed as a standalone dimensioning system or integrated into the Vipac camera-based identification system. (Vitronic,
www.vitronic.com)
Analytics software: I.D. Systems has introduced PowerFleet IQ and VeriWise IQ, its
next-generation analytics for industrial vehicles, containers, and trailers.
PowerFleet IQ and Veri Wise IQ provide a complete view of asset activity across an enterprise supply chain. The systems generate asset-performance metrics, site-by-site assessments,
enterprisewide benchmarks, and peer industry comparisons. The data benefit facility managers, fleet managers, and corporate executives by identifying opportunities to improve asset
management and measuring asset and system performance on an ongoing basis.
Both the PowerFleet IQ and Veri Wise IQ convey data through key performance indicator
(KPI) dashboards and detailed reports that can be e-mailed to users automatically. The KPIs
answer critical questions, including how effectively assets are being managed, how efficiently
asset fleets are being utilized, if operations are being conducted safely, and if asset management technology is being used to its full potential.
I.D. Systems’ analytics software starts with high-level strategic data elements, such as
geographical distribution of asset utilization, asset performance trends, asset performance
compared with the user’s enterprise average and peer industry, and asset management system health. The software also drills down to tactical details at the site and individual asset
levels, pinpointing best-practice, average, and underperforming fleet facilities and assets. (I.D.
Systems, www.id-systems.com)
