Every feeding system starts with your product
Anyone investing in automation or robotics quickly thinks of the robot or machine tool. But without thoughtful supply and removal of parts, the assembly line remains stuck in inefficiency. HUPICO helps companies to futureproof that crucial first link, the supply.
A robot or cobot can only pay off if the supply of components is flawless. Whether for mass production or short series with a lot of variation: each type of feeding requires a specific approach. HUPICO offers a complete range for this, from classic vibratory feeding solutions to flexible feeding systems with AI-controlled technology.
From classic to intelligent: the options at a glance
1. Conveyors
A traditional conveyor remains ideal for simple pick-and-place applications with rapidly repeatable movements. Their reliability and speed make them perfect for linear feeding in structured production environments.
2. Vibrating tubs
For parts that need to be fed in the same orientation every time, vibrating tubs are an efficient solution. The spiral slope combined with carefully placed guides ensures that misdirected parts are automatically eliminated. HUPICO offers both cylindrical and conical tubs, available in steel or stainless steel.
3. Flexible feeding systems
If your production faces smaller runs or a high variability of products, flexible feeding systems are the best choice. From bulk storage, parts are brought onto a vibrating plate and positioned thanks to parameters such as speed and movement time.
4. Random bin picking with 3D vision
In completely random supply via bins, intelligent bin picking is the technology that brings order out of chaos. Thanks to powerful software and an accurate 3D camera, components are recognised, located and picked efficiently. This guarantees maximum flexibility and high speeds.
Vision & AI
Without “eyes” no intelligent feeding system. The link between camera and robot control is essential to correctly locate parts and offer them in the right orientation. This is why HUPICO collaborates with Mech-Mind, among others, specialising in 3D vision and AI applications for industrial robots. Their technology not only enables precision, but also speeds up changeover times and increases process reliability.
It starts with your product
At HUPICO, we always analyse your product, production flow and automation ambitions first. Based on this, we recommend the right combination of technologies for a reliable and scalable feeding system.