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A laser inspection solution for automated shoe sole gluing

Gluing the soles is a key part of the shoe manufacturing process. However, performing this manually is inefficient and produces inconsistent results. A Chinese high-tech robotics company turned to 3D laser inspection experts SmartRay to help them deliver a flexible, automated solution for their clients.

03/02/2020 10:32:03

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Based in China, Shenzhen Qixuan Automation Technology Co., Ltd. is a high-tech company specialising in robot 3D vision and integrated industrial automation solutions. The company
focuses on efficient and complex visual inspection projects, robot 3D guidance and robot disorder sorting.

One of its clients is a major shoe manufacturer producing footwear
in a wide range of shapes, sizes and styles. This client was looking for a way to improve its manufacturing process, particularly to improve the
efficiency and quality of its sole gluing.

Fumes from the manual glue spraying process can also be harmful to people, so the client wanted a flexible,
automated solution that could operate effectively for its entire range of shoe types while reducing the risk to its personnel.

Read the full article in the February issue of DPA.

Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.