Monitoring vision system DecisionTower™

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Overview
DecisionTower™ by Ranpak is an AI-assisted machine vision solution for end-of-line box inspection. It detects out-of-scope boxes, enables targeted rerouting or rework, collects data on packing and handling, and reduces reliance on manual quality checks to limit unplanned machine stops.

What DecisionTower does for you

• Uses combined 2D/3D machine vision and AI to detect packaging issues and support repeatable end-of-line processes.

Key features

• Quality inspection for line continuity: Downstream inspections identify defects before they cause jams; defective boxes can be flagged, corrected or diverted to maintain continuous production flow.
• Data-driven insights: Measures and records void levels, throughput, error rates and processed vs rejected packages to support packaging and process improvements.
• Modular, field-proven technology: Combined 2D/3D vision and machine-learning algorithms adaptable to a specific line; software designed for integration with Ranpak closing machines.

Machine availability challenge
Unplanned downtime on AutoFill™ or Cut’it!™ EVO style systems often stems from boxes outside dimensional or content specifications due to manual packing errors. DecisionTower detects these conditions early, flags or diverts problematic boxes and reduces stoppages caused by jams. Algorithms are refined from field data to minimize false positives and integrate into existing control flows.

Features — Inspection checks

• Box overfill: Detect boxes filled above the crease line or top surface.
• Box size check: Identify incorrectly sized boxes heading to upstream machines.
• Box orientation check: Detect rotated or misaligned boxes that upstream equipment cannot process.
• Empty box check: Detect empty boxes before automatic closing or packing.
• Void level measure: Quantify visible void for packaging analysis.
• Flap angle inspection: Identify flap angles that may cause jamming at closers.
• SIOC check: Detect parcels shipped in their own container (SIOC) for selective handling.

Technical specifications

• Conveyor speed: up to 1.2 meters/second
• Conveyor height: 400–900 mm
• Technology core: combined 2D and 3D measurement
• Operator interface: HMI with 10.5 inch touchscreen
• Box designs supported: Fefco 0201, 0200, 452, 453
• Box dimensions (minimum L x W x H): 200 x 150 x 100 mm
• Box dimensions (maximum L x W x H): 760 x 500 x 500 mm (including top flaps)