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04/06/2026

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AI-driven sorting of high-variation parts

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Service description

This AI-driven sorting service enables manufacturing companies to address key challenges in automating post-processing operations, particularly in high-mix, low-volume production environments characterized by an almost infinite variety of parts. The service supports production optimisation by improving sorting efficiency, reducing manual handling, and increasing process reliability.

The solution leverages advanced vision-based object recognition and artificial intelligence to automatically identify and sort parts after each manufacturing or logistical step. By analyzing part geometry, size, and visual features, the system matches each item to the corresponding Bill of Materials (BOM) and directs it to the appropriate next step in the process—such as binning, quality inspection, return flow, bagging, or buffer storage.

Using AI-powered classification and decision-making, the system enables fast, accurate, and scalable sorting of complex and highly variable parts, reducing errors and improving throughput in downstream operations.

The results of each experiment are documented in a comprehensive evaluation report, providing insights into:

  • Sorting accuracy and identification performance

  • Suitability for handling high-variation parts and materials

  • Impact on production efficiency and post-processing workflows

  • Recommendations for further optimisation or industrial deployment

Expected results:
  • Evaluation of ability to leverage existing technology modules to cope a higher variety of parts beyond what is currently possible.
  • The gained knowledge and infrastructure applied to new segments of applications & companies
  • Technology modules enhanced to the most prominent cases.
Methodology:
  • Demonstration of current capabilities
  • Feasibility study assessing cpmany specific processes
  • Testing and Experimentation with different types of parts, e.g. metal parts or parts of different colors
  • Customization to address new and impactful use cases
Target:

User – Manufacturing companies operating in high-mix, low-volume and high-complexity environments that need reliable part identification and sorting to automate post-processing

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