Coil & Wagon Identification Assistant

The vision-based Coil and Wagon ID Assistant is a software solution specifically designed for coil and wagon identification using advanced machine learning and AI-Powered techniques. This system assists operators in hot and cold rolling mills and processing lines by enhancing productivity and ensuring quality and production assurance through accurate coil and wagon identification and processing sequences.

By providing automatic coil and wagon ID recognition, the assistant reduces the risk of coil and wagon confusion and minimizes manual verification efforts. It offers real-time visualization of coil and wagon positions and IDs, ensuring operators have immediate access to crucial information. Additionally, the system seamlessly integrates with existing systems for efficient data transfer, further streamlining operations and improving overall workflow efficiency in the production environment.

The AI-driven Coil and Wagon ID Assistant automatically identifies coil and wagon IDs as they are transported from the coil yard to the uncoiler or moved within the coil yard, mill, and on delivery trains. This ensures precise sequencing and alignment with processing parameters, which is crucial for maintaining high-quality production standards across multiple plant areas, including processing lines and tandem mills. The Coil and Wagon ID Assistant is a vital tool for rolling mills seeking to enhance operational efficiency and product quality.

In addition to train coil ID recognition, the Coil and Wagon ID Assistant also provides International Union of Railways (UIC) wagon number recognition. Each wagon has a UIC wagon number with a specific structure written on the upper part of the wagon. By incorporating UIC wagon number recognition, the system ensures precise identification of wagons, further enhancing operational accuracy and efficiency in the transportation and processing of coils.

Automating the identification process boosts productivity and ensures that each coil and wagon is processed with precision, maintaining the highest quality and efficiency standards across different methods and locations. Automatic ID recognition employs machine learning models to identify coil and wagon IDs based on previous learnings accurately. The augmented camera stream provides real-time visualization of coil and wagon positions and recognized IDs, enhancing operator awareness and decision-making.

Additionally, the web-based configuration allows for customization of camera signal evaluation zones, enabling precise monitoring. Ethernet connectivity facilitates seamless data transmission, ensuring integrated plant operations and efficient communication between systems. This comprehensive approach enables rolling mills to optimize their processes and achieve consistent, high-quality production outcomes.

Benefits of the Coil and Wagon Identification Assistant

• Increased productivity: streamlines coil and wagon processing by ensuring correct sequencing and reducing downtime across the complete plant.
• Error reduction: minimizes the risk of coil and wagon mix-ups, ensuring smooth and efficient operations in all types of mills.
• Real-time insights for improved decision-making: provides operators with real-time information on coil and wagon positions and IDs, empowering them to make informed decisions quickly and effectively, enhancing operational efficiency across all processing stages, including coil yards and trains.