When machine vision is to be integrated into a machine, early coordination pays off.
Not only when the control cabinet is already full, installation space is running out, and the last available corner “will surely be large enough for a camera.”
Key points include:
- Where can the inspection take place?
- How will the product be handled and guided?
- What cycle time is required?
- What type of reject mechanism is possible?
- Which signals will the PLC provide?
- Which data must be returned?
- How should operators interact with the system?
- Which product formats or variants are planned?
The earlier these questions are clarified, the more effectively the inspection solution can be integrated into the overall machine concept.
That is why OCTUM works closely with machine builders and equipment manufacturers—to develop inspection stations that fit the technical requirements and perform reliably in production.