Distribution inventory handling is changing dramatically from pallets and full case to high volume split case to support eCommerce, break pack, OTC, and repacks. With tight labor markets and increased safety demands, Automated Box Opening becomes essential for the replenishment of tote based automated fulfillment systems.
The Decant Box Opening System uses industry leading Ai vision software with 3D point-cloud to capture box dimensions. The patented precision servo cutting tool opens contoured boxes with sub-millimeter (0.1mm) accuracy, even on damaged or misshaped boxes. The Automated Box Opener precisely de-lids the widest range of boxes, in any sequence, while eliminating the inconsistencies of manual labor. Even on tightly packaged fragile, irregular, or liquid items. Once opened, cases flow directly into decant robotic cells or stations for AMR replenishment, or tote-filling processes.
The Decant Automated Box Opening System delivers the highest throughput and supports the widest eligibility range of carton sizes, packaging types in random sequence, and misshaped / damaged inbound boxes. The Decant Box Opener recognizes which boxes to not open or apply unique cut profiles to, making it ideal for warehouses with rapidly changing inventories.
Automated Box Opening improves warehouse decant station rate and accuracy while reducing FTE requirements on one of the most labor-intensive inbound tasks. It accelerates replenishment cycle time and streamlines AMR and ASRS workflows while eliminating corrugate debris clutter from work areas that slows operators. Facilities gain capacity & throughput across all shifts, improve safety, while eliminating labor and corrugate debris.
This Automated Box Opening solution uses a robust six-axis robot with precision servo cutting tool, Ai vision software with 3D point cloud, SCADA, PLC & IPC based controls architecture to deliver repeatable, reliable, accurate performance. The large touchscreen operator HMI interface provides real-time diagnostics, detailed event tracking & reporting and system visibility (including video), while modular machine design supports both single or dual-lane layouts. The system integrates seamlessly with WMS / WES / WCS platforms, conveyors, and AMR / ASRS networks, creating a stable and scalable replenishment workflow that allows decant operations to run autonomously.
The Automated Box Opening System is managed by our Remote Monitoring & Support – MRO program. RMS economically delivers the highest quality service support and troubleshooting to ensure the best ongoing value throughout the system’s lifecycle and minimizing the cost of ownership. The RMS system provides maximum uptime through continuous remote monitoring and secure VPN diagnostics.
Operators and maintenance teams have real-time visibility of performance metrics and inbound case data. The component level status enables proactive-preventative maintenance and rapid troubleshooting resolution without on-site service requirements. Automated alerts, event tracking log reports, remote software and program updates, and expert engineering support teams ensure the system remains reliable around the clock, helping warehouses achieve 99% uptime.