For AtlasPharma, we implemented a complex, multi-station box transport and picking system that automates the assembly and preparation of medicines for delivery. The entire control and data flow of the system is handled by our proprietary SmartFactory platform.
The role of SmartFactory
The three modules of SmartFactory ensured the intelligent operation of the system:
- Field communication (PLC integration): real-time control and data collection for roller and belt conveyors, scales, opening sections, and robot cells.
- Server-side communication (ERP connection): based on instructions from the enterprise resource planning system, we controlled which box went to which operator and then automatically reported the status of the finished boxes.
- User interface: visualizations, alarms, parameterization, and operation logs ensured transparent operation.
Main functions of the system
- Moving boxes across the entire track system via Interroll roller and belt modules
- Automatic weighing of empty and filled crates
- Redirection for inspection in case of defective or incomplete boxes
- Sealing boxes in UR20 robot cell (lid + side panel)
- Automatic strapping and sorting by destination
Result SmartFactory integration has created a real-time monitored, reliable, and error-free logistics process that controls the movement of medicine boxes in a fully data-driven manner and ensures that units are ready for delivery and have been checked.
