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Simple-to-implement 3D measurement sensor
30 July 2026
IN MODERN warehousing, logistics and manufacturing environments, accurate package dimensioning is a critical requirement for efficient automated sorting and material handling. As throughput demands continue to increase, reliable dimensional data helps ensure that parcels of all sizes, from small cartons to larger packages, are identified, positioned and routed correctly, reducing handling errors while maximising operational efficiency.

At the heart of this process is the Contrinex Smart Camera 3D, which leverages advanced Time of Flight (ToF) technology to capture precise real-time measurements of a package's length, width, height and orientation. By providing accurate 3D dimensional data, the camera enables automated sorting systems to make rapid decisions regarding package positioning and routing, supporting consistent and error-free operation across the entire handling process.
To simplify deployment, the Smart Camera 3D is complemented by the Smart Vision App, featuring a ready-to-use Object Sizing algorithm. Designed for fast implementation, the application includes an intuitive no-code configuration wizard that allows users to commission measurement applications in just a few steps, eliminating the need for specialist machine vision knowledge or software development expertise.
During setup and operation, live camera imagery displays each detected object together with its measured dimensions in millimetres. Operators can instantly verify measurements for packages of varying sizes while simultaneously viewing the object's orientation angle. This additional positional information can be used to optimise conveyor alignment and improve downstream handling accuracy.
Comprehensive package dimensioning solution
The combination of the Smart Camera 3D and Smart Vision App delivers:
- High-accuracy package measurement for reliable handling and sorting
- Real-time dimensional and orientation data
- Rapid deployment through a ready-to-use Object Sizing application
- Simple no-code configuration and commissioning
- Robust performance enabled by advanced 3D Time of Flight technology.
Benefits for automated handling operations
The solution offers a range of operational advantages, including:
- Improved sorting accuracy through precise package dimensioning
- Higher throughput and efficiency enabled by real-time measurement data
- Reduced engineering effort thanks to intuitive no-code setup
- Flexible operation across a wide variety of package sizes and shapes
- Streamlined integration with onboard image processing capabilities
- Faster installation and commissioning, reducing deployment time and costs.
Driving smarter automation
From distribution centres and fulfilment hubs to packaging lines and manufacturing facilities, the Smart Camera 3D provides the accurate dimensional data required to optimise automated handling processes. Combined with the Smart Vision App, it offers a powerful yet straightforward solution for improving sorting accuracy, increasing productivity and enhancing material flow throughout today's highly automated industrial environments.
Contrinex’s UK distributor is PLUS Automation.

















