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Machine Tending

Q: Which machines can be loaded and unloaded?

CNC machines, presses and test stations: the robot loads blanks and unloads finished parts. Vision locates the parts in drawers, trays or bins.

Q: Do parts have to be pre-positioned precisely?

Much less than without vision. LumiScan locates the taught workpiece in 3D and relates its pose to the robot through hand–eye calibration; the cell controller coordinates handling with machine readiness and seating checks.

Q: Which hardware does the solution set use?

Set 01 combines the LumiScan X light-field camera with LumiScan VGR – suited to metallic and glossy workpieces.

Q: Can we test with our own parts?

Yes. Send us sample parts or images and we run an application test at LumiScan Labs in Heidelberg. Together we define the configuration and the acceptance criteria before you invest.

CNC · Foundry

Guide the loading and unloading of workpieces between the material supply and a machine.

Load blanks and unload finished parts at CNC machines, presses or test stations. Vision locates parts in drawers, trays or bins, reducing the need for precise pre-positioning. Handling is coordinated with the machine signals and required placement accuracy.

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Machine Tending in motion

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LumiScan Advantages

< 1 s Path planning for bumper inspection

In one bumper inspection application, LumiScan VGR calculated the robot path in under a second. Calculation time depends on the task.
20 min Our fastest application setup

We configured an application in 20 minutes using ready-made LumiScan apps.
ROI Lower upfront costs

Reuse existing hardware and license only the apps you need. This can shorten payback compared with buying an entirely new cell.
100+ Compatible sensor models

Choose the sensor that suits your parts, or keep using compatible equipment already in your cell.
30 years Of machine vision engineering experience

Work one-to-one with our engineers to select the sensor, lighting and inspection sequence for your part.
One-Time Installation for multiple tasks

Add compatible apps to the same LumiScan installation as your cell takes on new tasks. License the apps you add.

Application video · Böhmer

Prepare the pick with LumiScan VGR

See how LumiScan VGR locates metal parts in a bin and guides an ABB robot to pick them. This Böhmer recording illustrates the vision-guided picking step that supplies parts to a downstream process.

Böhmer application video: part recognition, grasp planning and robotic bin picking.

Solution packages

Load and unload CNC machines, presses or test stations using measured part positions instead of precise pre-positioning. Match vision to the drawer, tray or bin supply and the machine handover.

Package 01

LumiScan X + LumiScan VGR

Locate the taught workpiece in 3D and relate its pose to the robot through hand–eye calibration. The cell controller coordinates handling with machine readiness and seating checks.

Suitable workpieces: Workpieces in drawers, trays or bins before CNC, press or test-station loading and unloading.
Software & role: LumiScan VGR for workpiece location and grip planning; VGR Engineering for the workpiece and robot setup.

Technical configuration

Sensor model: LumiScan X · light field
Working volume, mounting and calibration are specified for the cell.
Software modules: LumiScan VGR (CAD) + VGR Engineering
Selected software versions and licence quantities are specified in the quote.
Camera interface / driver: Ethernet
Camera and VGR software versions are confirmed together.
Compute / processing unit: Industrial PC · Windows 11 · NVIDIA GPU
Robot / cell interface: PROFINET or OPC UA
Application configuration: LumiScan VGR Engineering
Workpiece model, grip points, calibration and the robot collision model are configured for the task.
Calibration: Hand–eye calibration
Camera, robot and loading / seating frames are calibrated and checked together.
Licences & purchase: Engineering across projects + runtime licences
Buy directly from HD Vision Systems. Runtime licensing depends on the apps used. Modules, quantities, term and activation are specified in the quote.

Select this set

Sensor images show the named devices or family examples.

Software matched to the task: The shown set uses LumiScan X with CAD-based LumiScan VGR. VGR Lite, another 2D / 3D camera or an edge / ctrlX processing route can be assessed for the task; validate the complete sensor, software and control combination before selection.
Application limits: Define part presentation, gripper access, machine opening and seating tolerance. Oil, chips, occlusion, reflective surfaces and varying part orientation can change the vision or handling strategy. Machine readiness, doors, clamps and safe sequencing remain part of cell integration.

From selection to delivery

Request a configuration

Share your task
Provide sample parts or images, the process and existing equipment.
Define the setup
Agree the sensor, processing unit, interfaces and test criteria.
Review the quote
Confirm software licences, hardware and the agreed engineering scope.
Integrate & verify
Set up the application, test the agreed sequence and document the handover.

Licences & delivery scope

Buy engineering and runtime licences and vision hardware directly from HD Vision Systems, with training and support. Engineering is used across projects; runtime licence quantities depend on the selected apps and configuration. The quote lists those quantities, software and hardware, plus the agreed integration and support scope and any customer-supplied components.

To specify in the quote: Licence term and activation, exact hardware / OPU model, delivery date, commissioning and training scope.

For the application trial

Define the supply arrangement, gripper access, machine loading position and seating tolerance before the application trial.

Package configuration

Choose your setup

Locate the workpiece so the robot can load or unload the machine.

**LumiScan X** LumiScan X light-field camera

Set 01 · LumiScan X + LumiScan VGR

Vision softwareLumiScan VGR

We check your selection against your parts and confirm models, drivers, licences and scope in the quote.

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LumiScan software & algorithms

How does a measured part become a machine-loading target?

Example VGR engineering scene with the measured parts and the robot setup controls. Enlarge image

Input
Teach the workpiece model and the grasp, then capture the parts at the supply station.
Algorithm
VGR matches the workpiece in 3D. Hand–eye calibration relates the measured pose to the robot base.
Output
The cell controller coordinates the pick with machine readiness and seating checks.

LumiScan VGR Engineering

THE TASK IN CONTEXT

From the workpiece to the next process.

01
Locate the workpiece
Define the supply position and the visual information needed for reliable handling.
02
Coordinate with the machine
Agree the ready signals, access conditions and loading or unloading sequence.
03
Confirm and continue
Define seating, output placement and the response to an interrupted cycle.

APPLICATION REVIEW

Start with your parts and process.

Camera, computing platform, robot and tooling are selected around the application. Confirm the software modules, interfaces and acceptance criteria for the intended configuration.

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Useful inputs for a first discussion

Workpieces, surfaces and input/output presentation
Machine access, fixture geometry and gripper requirements
Machine signals, complete cycle target and recovery procedure

This overview describes the application. Performance and delivery scope are established during project review.

First page of the English LumiScan Solution Sets brochure, featuring the Bin Picking application

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Frequently asked questions

Which machines can be loaded and unloaded?

CNC machines, presses and test stations: the robot loads blanks and unloads finished parts. Vision locates the parts in drawers, trays or bins.

Do parts have to be pre-positioned precisely?

Much less than without vision. LumiScan locates the taught workpiece in 3D and relates its pose to the robot through hand–eye calibration; the cell controller coordinates handling with machine readiness and seating checks.

Which hardware does the solution set use?

Set 01 combines the LumiScan X light-field camera with LumiScan VGR – suited to metallic and glossy workpieces.

Can we test with our own parts?

Yes. Send us sample parts or images and we run an application test at LumiScan Labs in Heidelberg. Together we define the configuration and the acceptance criteria before you invest.

Let’s define your application.

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Machine Tending

LumiScan Advantages

< 1 s Path planning for bumper inspection

20 min Our fastest application setup

ROI Lower upfront costs

100+ Compatible sensor models

30 years Of machine vision engineering experience

One-Time Installation for multiple tasks

Prepare the pick with LumiScan VGR

Solution packages

LumiScan X + LumiScan VGR

From selection to delivery

Share your task

Define the setup

Review the quote

Integrate & verify

Choose your setup

How does a measured part become a machine-loading target?

From the workpiece to the next process.

Locate the workpiece

Coordinate with the machine

Confirm and continue

Start with your parts and process.

Useful inputs for a first discussion

Six applications. One brochure.

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Frequently asked questions

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