What is pick by light?

Pick-by-light (often also called pick-to-light) is a visual picking system that uses light signals to simplify the process of picking goods. Employees are guided directly to the correct storage location by illuminated displays, minimizing errors and increasing productivity.

Optimize your picking processes with the latest Pick by Light technology. CAPTRON offers sensors and customized solutions that focus on efficient processes, precision and user-friendliness for the picker.

BeeWaTec x CAPTRON

Multi-order picking with the PickCart

The PickCart from CAPTRON Solutions makes multi-order picking efficient and simple. Equipped with ergonomic pick-by-light hardware, it guides employees precisely and intuitively through the picking process. It is controlled via the oneGRID software, which virtually eliminates errors and monitors the entire process.

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BeeWaTec x CAPTRON

Pick-by-Light on the BeeWaTec flow rack

BeeWaTec shelving and workstations combined with CAPTRON's pick-by-light systems form an ideal unit. Together, they ensure lean processes and offer a perfect balance of ergonomics, efficiency and precision - for seamlessly integrated work and logistics solutions.

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Why CAPTRON?

With decades of experience in automation and sensor technology, CAPTRON is your reliable partner for innovative logistics solutions.

“Our pick-by-light systems are perfectly tailored to the requirements of modern warehouse and production environments and increase your competitiveness in the long term.” - CAPTRON

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Hardware and software: a smart connection

The combination of CAPTRON hardware and your oneGRID software creates a high-performance pick-by-light system that meets the highest requirements

• Reduce the error rate: Control by light and display
• Real-time monitoring: control of the entire process
• Connection: Compatible with ERP & WMS systems
• Intuitive operation: Good usability and UX, simple
• Flexibility: Adaptable to individual requirements
• Increased efficiency: Thanks to paperless picking

Pick by Light:

• Purpose: To support the removal of items from a storage bin.
• Application: Used in order picking to guide employees directly to the correct storage positions.
• Function: Light signals on shelves or compartments indicate which items are to be picked and in what quantity.
• Objective: To speed up and reduce errors when selecting items.

Put to Light:

• Purpose: Support for assigning articles to several orders or target locations.
• Application: Often used in sorting to distribute items to different bins, compartments or orders after removal.
• Function: Light signals indicate where an item needs to be placed.
• Aim: Optimization of sorting and distribution processes.