SMART WAREHOUSE INTEGRATION FOR SMD COMPONENT COUNTING

The XRHCount lnline is the perfect fit for ASYS material logistics ecosystems. From incoming goods to the final placement on SMT lines, the system integrates effortlessly into key ASYS modules like Scan&Label, M-Station Reel, and the Dry Tower.

Real-time count data is transferred directly to the Asys SynapticaOS software, enabling full traceability and automated inventory updates in your MES or ERP system.

By combining VCcount’s automated X-ray counting with ASYS’s modular factory infrastructure, you achieve maximum traceability, minimal downtime, and a critical step forward on your Industry 4.0 roadmap.

Automated goods receiving
Count, label, and verify component reels as
they arrive – no manual steps required

Smart integration via SynapticaOS
Data flows directly into ASYS’s material and
production planning tools.

Compatible with AMRs
Autonomous material handling with mobile
robots – or manual handoff via trolleys.

SMART STORAGE INTEGRATION WITH ESSEGI

ESSEGI’s automated storage solutions are known for their high-density design and precision material handling. When integrated with the XRHCount Inline, each reel entering the smart warehouse is automatically verified, counted, and tracked.

Count results are directly transmitted to the ESSEGI warehouse management software, ensuring real-time inventory accuracy, whether the reels are brand new, partially used, or being reintroduced to stock.

Together with ESSEGI, VCcount is enabling intelligent material storage workflows, built for accuracy, traceability, and zero manual steps.

Automated inbound validation
Component reels are verified and counted before entering storage.

Real-time WMS Update
Inventory data flows directly into ESSEGI’s smart storage system.

Supports full reel lifecycle
Manage new, used, or returned reels with full traceability.

HIGHLY FLEXIBLE SYSTEMS FOR THE AUTOMATED STORAGE OF ESD COMPONENTS

The combination of Kardex and VC-Count technology results in a highly flexible solution for the automated handling and storage of electronic components. At the heart of the system are Kardex Shuttle vertical storage systems (VLM), which serve as high-density storage for SMD reels, THT material, dry packs or JEDEC trays – either mixed or sorted by type, depending on process and quality requirements.

Material arrives in batches at goods-in and is fed into the system either fully automatically via AGV/AMR or manually via trolleys. From this point onwards, the Kardex system logic takes over the entire material flow. Each unit is uniquely identified, scanned and – if necessary – fed, under system guidance, to the integrated VC-Count X-ray machine. The counting and reporting of components takes place directly within the process, without media breaks or manual intervention.

Depending on the application, reels can be stored upright or flat to achieve optimal storage density. Once released, rolls are gently paired with cassettes and clearly assigned to a storage location (upright storage), or placed directly on the shelf in a grid layout (horizontal storage). This ensures full traceability and 100% process reliability from the moment the material enters the system. Stock-in and stock-out operations take place without interruption, even in mixed-mode operation. Rolls and materials are made available for production as required, whilst storage takes place around the clock – even during off-peak hours.

Thanks to its modular architecture and open interfaces, the solution can be flexibly integrated with various customer requirements, such as goods-in tables, conveyor systems, AMR systems or higher-level ERP/MES systems. The system is scalable and can be implemented in room heights ranging from 2.2 to 30 metres, within production areas, in central warehouses or outside buildings. Hardware, robotics, software and system logic are all sourced from a single provider, enabling stable, transparent and future-proof operation – precisely tailored to the customer’s specific processes.

Thanks to the included Connectivity Suite, the XRHCount Inline integrates effortlessly into your digital infrastructure, no custom programming required. Whether you’re using a leading ERP platform or a proprietary MES, we’ve got you covered.