The system typically consists of a light or series of lights located near the workstation, with each light corresponding to a specific part the worker needs to pick.

Pick by light is a technology used in assembly lines where each product or component is assigned a unique code or identifier. This code is then linked to a specific light or visual indicator on the assembly line. As the product moves along the assembly line, the light corresponding to its unique code will illuminate, indicating to the worker which product or component they need to pick up and add to the assembly. This helps to reduce errors and improve efficiency by ensuring that the correct product or component is picked up and added to the assembly at the correct time.

When a worker needs to pick a particular part, the light corresponding to that part will be illuminated, indicating to the worker which part to pick.

Pick by Light – Warehouse picking

Pick-by-light technology is also used in warehouse picking processes to improve efficiency and accuracy. In this case, the system assigns a unique code or identifier to each product or component in the warehouse.

This code is then linked to a specific light or visual indicator in the warehouse, such as a light on a shelf or a display on a handheld device. As the worker moves through the warehouse, the light corresponding to the product or component they need to pick will illuminate, indicating which item they need to pick up and place in their cart or container.

This helps to reduce errors and improve efficiency by ensuring that the correct product or component is picked up and added to the order at the correct time.