SEA Vision USA will present its AI-powered Automated Line Clearance software for the first time in the U.S., installed on a machine developed by Marchesini Group, at Interphex in New York from April 25 – 27 at Booth 2705.
 
Line clearance processes are crucial stages performed before production begins. The objective is to ensure that equipment and work areas are clean/free from any residual materials or documents. However, these very important phases still require the manual intervention of operators to perform specific paper-based tasks and activities with consequent risks related to human error.  
 
The need for greater safety and smoother processes are the main driver of SEA Vision Group’s Smart Clearance technology. This new solution is driven by AI algorithms to automate the line clearance procedures while avoiding errors, reducing the time required, and boosting the OEE of production lines, according to the company.  
 
Part of the Industry 4.0 software suite yudoo, Smart Clearance Technology is capable of performing automatic and accurate inspection of the packaging line working areas using cameras and sensors.
 
These devices are all managed by innovative smart acquisition system powered by AI algorithms which analyze the inspected scenes in depth and in real time, immediately identifying any machine parts out of position, foreign objects, or products passing through the machine, according to the company. The result is that clearing and cleaning phases are digitized, and at the same time the checking phase is automated.  
 
The AI system is designed to overcome the limitations of traditional vision systems in terms of glare, shade, or differing light conditions. According to the company, advantages inlcude: more accurate inspections in real time, shorter changeover times, added safety for quality processes, and enablement of Industry 4.0 factory digitization.  
 
SEA Vision will also showcase a wide range of controls on a demo station, including a preassembled combination of hardware and software required to perform vision inspection controls on injectables. 
 
These kits (ChecKIT360 and ChecKITassembly) can be installed on any model of vial or syringe filling and capping machine, as well as on syringe assembly machines, to perform different checks and inspections. Demonstrations will inlcude performing the following inspections:
•          Vial crimping defects
•          Flip-off presence and colours
•          Stopper presence and position
•          Cap presence and position
•          Correct syringe assembly
•          Syringe label presence