The Future of Bin Picking Automation with Adaptec!

Adaptec is excited to showcase our robotic bin picking system at Forge Fair 2025— booth #829! Designed to optimize efficiency and flexibility in high-variability industries like forging, this system brings a new level of automation that adapts seamlessly to changing products.

What is Robotic Bin Picking?

Robotic bin picking is a process in which an industrial robot locates and retrieves objects from bins using advanced vision. 

Key Benefits of Robotic Bin Picking:

• Increased productivity 
• Reduced manual labor 
• Improved accuracy 
• Ability to handle a wide variety of objects
• Rapid addition of new parts with offline programming capabilities 
• Increased speed for emptying bins 
• High percentage of completely empty bins 
• Remote support options for troubleshooting 
• Increased safety with less operator interaction 

Breaking Down the Bin Picking System

As a Level V FANUC systems integrator, Adaptec leverages FANUC’s powerful robotics technology, including FoundryPro robots, built for tough manufacturing environments. Our robotic bin picking solution consists of several key components:

1. Vision and Sensing

Advanced cameras and 3D sensors capture images of the bin’s contents, creating a 3D point cloud representation. This allows the robot to accurately identify and locate objects.

2. Object Recognition

Using user-imported CAD models, the vision system recognizes objects in the bin, enabling custom part identification and accurate picking.

3. Path Planning & Collision Avoidance

Algorithms analyze the robot’s movement to ensure precise object retrieval while avoiding obstacles like other parts, the bin walls, and surrounding equipment.

4. Pick-and-Place Operation

Guided by the vision system and path planning, the robot accurately grips and picks up objects while considering factors like weight and fragility.

5. Quality Control

Before placing the item, the system verifies the object’s size, length, diameter, and correct orientation using additional vision inspections.

6. Bin Replenishment

The system can integrate with material handling solutions to automatically refill bins when they reach a specified level, keeping production running smoothly.

See It in Action at Forge Fair 2025!

We’d love for you to see our robotic bin picking system’s capabilities firsthand at Forge Fair! Stop by booth #829 to learn how this solution can revolutionize your operations. https://adaptecsolutions.com/forge-fair-2025/