Atlas
Optical Pallet Inspection — a SIGA Vision product, in partnership with CSi
Atlas is an optical pallet inspection system that automatically detects structural and cosmetic pallet defects before they reach your palletising line. By catching non-compliant pallets at source, Atlas protects product integrity, prevents unplanned downtime, and gives your operation the data it needs to drive supplier accountability.
Developed by SIGA Vision — the machine vision division of Mpac Group — and offered in partnership with CSi, Atlas integrates seamlessly into any palletising line, regardless of equipment brand.
What Atlas inspects
| What Atlas Inspects | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orientation | Incorrect / inverted pallet |
| 2 | Dimensions | Length, width, height, baseboard, twist |
| 3 | Completeness | Missing boards or blocks |
| 4 | Board Alignment | Overhang, misaligned boards |
| 5 | Board Completeness | Chips, breaks, missing material |
| 6 | Board Splits | Full-width or diagonal cracks |
| 7 | Block Cracks | Vertical or through-cracks |
| 8 | Block Completeness | Damaged or split blocks |
| 9 | Block Rotation | Misaligned or rotated blocks |
| 10 | Tunnel Clearance | Width / height obstruction in fork entry |
| 11 | Nailing | Protruding nails, nail outside perimeter |
| 12 | Base Joints | Lifted or detached deck boards |
| 13 | Debris / Contamination | Film, labels, dirt, foreign objects |
| 14 | Markings | Missing, faded, or incorrect identifiers |
Why Atlas
Track, Report, Improve
- Supplier traceability — monitor pallet quality by vendor
- Long-term performance tracking across shifts, lines, and facilities
- Real-time machine dashboard with live quality visibility
- Seamless SCADA / MES integration for centralised analytics
Quality Assurance
- Ensures only structurally sound pallets enter the line
- Configurable sorting logic — direct pallets to repair, return, or reuse
- Protects product integrity during packaging, stacking, and transport
Improved Efficiency
- Minimises downtime caused by defective pallets
- Reduces waste through early detection and rejection
- Operates inline at line speed — no manual inspection required