INDUSTRY X
Meanwhile , ultrasound sensors are marred by problems like signal absorption by certain stored materials , signal noise and reflection , limited range , and high-power requirements . This results in inaccurate data and costly installations .
3D LiDAR technology is capable of overcoming these issues by scanning the entire surface of the relevant material to produce an accurate , three-dimensional point cloud image comprising millions of points .
This generates spatial data of the surface accurate to centimetres , accounting for all variations on the material surface , then , through a combination of hardware and software , data-driven decisions are enabled . The technology is capable of operating in real time to provide the data , which is ultimately the basis for a highly digitised supply chain .
While most optical reconstruction methods require ambient light , LiDAR has the unique ability to operate in lowlight and darkness , leaving customers confident that , no matter the circumstances of their operations or storage , the sensing technology can deliver the information required continuously and instantaneously , 24 / 7 .
Furthermore , the safety of their workers is protected due to the extensive range capabilities of the sensors , which allow for data to be gathered at longer distances with scarce need for maintenance .
Overall , LiDAR is capable of providing real-time , accurate , and repeatable results , while its integration can offer streamlined , cost-effective , efficient , and safer volume measurements .
Dr . Florian Petit , co-founder of Blickfeld , said an accurate volume measurement installed in the inventory management
system can help reduce inventory errors , ensure on-demand delivery verification and timely shipments .
Blickfeld ’ s technology is currently being used by barite mining company Deutsche Baryt-Industrie , where it ’ s used to accurately determine inventory levels .
Since using LiDAR sensors for highly accurate volume 3D data , Deutsche Baryt-Industrie has noticed an increased productivity and improved supply chain management , ultimately providing workers with real-time and accurate data relating to the volume of barite being stored .
Another key benefit LiDAR offers is that while most optical reconstruction methods require ambient light , LiDAR has the ability
64 July 2022