Pick by Light system for efficient assembly and production

Assembling is an important step in manufacturing goods and producing industrial products that consist of several components. Precision, speed and quality are essential to ensure customer satisfaction and competitiveness. Pick by systems allow you to ensure that your workers assemble the right parts in the right order without making mistakes or wasting time.

The pick-by-light production method and the pick-by-light process can sustainably reduce costs with a worker assistance-supported assembly workstation with integrated pick-by-light system. With the SOMA flexAssistant worker assistance, you enable an assembly line with Pick by Light system, which optimises the assembly and production process and reduces errors in production.

What are Pick by Light systems?

A Pick-by-Light system (or Pick-by-Systems in general) is a form of digital worker assistance that supports the assembly process with visual signals. Lights are installed at the storage or assembly locations of individual components to indicate to the worker which part to pick up and assemble next.

The Pick 2 Light luminaires are controlled by a central control system that contains the assembly instructions for each product. As soon as the worker has picked up the correct part as instructed, the next step in the process is started automatically by the Worker Assistance System via a sensor, and the light is switched off.

The next light is then switched on until the product has been completely assembled. In this way, Pick by Light assembly ensures a consistent manufacturing process throughout.

Pick-by-light system provides competitive advantage and cost savings

Pick by Light systems are not only leading the way in warehouse automation, and in conjunction with Pick to Light order picking, the Pick by Light process also provides a competitive advantage in semi-automated and manual production by optimising order processing and manufacturing processes in Pick by Light assembly.

Unlike traditional voice or paper-based systems, Pick by Light systems use light signals attached to the assembly workstation that indicate which component a worker needs to pick. By providing visual cues, the Pick by Light system reduces the costs that would otherwise be spent on training and error rates.

Pick by systems enable employees to work faster and more efficiently. The initial cost of implementing pick by light or pick to light can be higher than voice or paper picking, but the long-term productivity and accuracy gains provide a high return on investment (ROI) that creates a competitive advantage through advanced automation.

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Michael Penzel
Phone: +49 2355 50828-973
Email: m.penzel@soma.de

Analysis of your assembly processes and production requirements

To find the optimal solution for your requirements of a Pick to Light system, we first need to analyse and document your assembly processes. Together with our solution experts, we will answer the following questions: Which products are assembled? How many components are needed? What is the assembly sequence? How high is the number of variants? How often do the products or processes change?

From these results, we will jointly create a concept that meets your requirements for a Pick to Light system. Our team will then develop a cost-effective solution that supports and optimises your assembly processes. We will guide you through the entire process to ensure that the solution meets your requirements.

Installation and commissioning of the assembly line and pick by systems

In order to integrate the assembly workstation or assembly line with Pick by Light System into your existing production, you need to carry out technical and organisational steps, which we develop together with you and our team of experts in a structured manner. Starting with the right software solution (with the flexAssistant software suite) that fits your production process and which meets the requirements of your assembly line.

The SOMA flexAssistant worker assistance system is an industry-independent digital worker assistance system that either adds the software component to your assembly line or maps a complete assembly workstation. We support you throughout the entire process in selecting and implementing the required components.

Optimise production and assembly with digital worker assistance and Pick by Light

Digital worker assistance and Pick by Light systems are a modern and effective way to optimise assembly processes. Optical guidance allows you to improve the productivity, quality and ergonomics of your assembly while reducing errors, waste and rework. In order to successfully integrate pick-to-light systems into your production, we and our experts will work together to analyse the assembly processes according to your requirements and find a suitable and optimal assembly solution. With the flexAssistant assistance system with Pick by Light support, you can gain a competitive advantage and satisfy your customers.

See the assembly workstation with Pick by Light in action

Discover all the advantages of the SOMA flexAssistant worker assistance system in a short video. Our team offers you comprehensive advice and support in the implementation of your Pick by Light system. Our experts accompany you during the planning and implementation of the system and help you to optimise your assembly processes. The SOMA flexAssistant system is modular and can be expanded with various components. This allows you to adapt your system to your specific requirements.

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