Method and apparatus for SKU tracking and changeover

摘要

The invention includes a method for tracking multiple SKUs of ophthalmic devices in a manufacturing line, comprising the steps of: assembling first molding devices at least one of said first molding devices having an identification means; reading said identification means of said at least one of said first molding devices; forming first molded parts using said first molding devices; providing a plurality of carriers, said carriers having carrier indicators; transferring said first molded parts to at least one of said plurality of carriers; reading said carrier indicator of said at least one of said plurality of carriers carrying said first molded parts; and storing in machine-accessible memory the information associated with said identification means of said at least one of said first molding devices and the information associated with said carrier indicator carrying said first molded parts. An apparatus for implementing the method is also disclosed.