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| Cognex Introduces the First Wireless
Industrial ID Barcode Reader with Ethernet |
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Corporation announced a new wireless version
for its next-generation DataMan® handheld industrial ID
scanner, the DataMan 8000 series. The new wireless
communication module and base station with Cognex
Connect™ capabilities is now available for users with
extended range cord free code reading applications.
Cognex Connect provides the most flexibility for
communicating via Industrial Protocols such as
EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, MC Protocol and others in
addition to traditional support for USB and RS-232. The
DataMan 8000 series is the only industrial handheld ID
reader to support industrial protocols for both corded
and cordless models, allowing for easy integration,
reduced installation costs and remote access to
diagnostics. The new wireless reader provides a long
working range—up to 100m—with a large memory capacity
for reading codes when offline or out of range. The base
station comes standard with a spare battery charger
built in and is compatible with industry standard
Ethernet, USB and RS-232 cables. ... |
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| MAC 502, The Powerful New Universal Code
Reader for Every Situation |
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its MAC502 reader, Pepperl+Fuchs is
launching an innovative stationary universal code reader
that can read all common 1-D and 2-D codes (26 different
code symbologies) at very high speeds of up to 10 m/s
and 30 readings per second. Both code readers have a
very large depth of focus and can reliably read codes at
distances from 60 mm to 190 mm without having to make
any mechanical or electronic modifications. Small Data
Matrix codes and large barcodes are reliably detected
due to the large read field of up to 110 mm x 70 mm.
There is no need for the time-consuming installation of
configuration software to parameterize and operate the
code readers, as these tasks are handled by a modern web
interface provided by a web server integrated in the
code reader. A prerequisite is that the code reader is
connected to the company network or a PC via the
integrated Ethernet interface. The web interface is
accessed by entering the IP address of the reader in the
address line of any Internet browser, enabling the code
reader to be configured with a convenient user interface
on any PC. The code reader has a code quality output to
prevent the loss of readings. If this falls below a
predefined value, the user is warned in plenty of time. ... |
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| Reading of Pharmacodes now
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 Leuze
electronic: In addition to Data Matrix codes
and the most important 1D barcodes, the new device
software now enables the reading of Pharmacodes for the
LSIS 400i Smart Camera from Leuze electronic.
Pharmacodes are used in the packaging industry to check
the varietal purity of pharmaceutical products. Reading
and comparing with a stored reference code occurs in
real-time with the immediate output of the comparison
result via a digital switching output. The reading of
such fast-moving labels is a big challenge for smart
cameras. The LSIS 422i and LSIS 462i
Smart Cameras from Leuze electronic reliably master
this task and offer all of the advantages of the LSIS
400 series, such as the practical Web-based
configuration with a standard browser. Up to 99 2D Data
Matrix codes or barcodes are read simultaneously on each
image. As a result, they can be used anywhere various
labels need to be detected and evaluated at high speed.
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Cognex DataMan Takes a Quantum Leap in Barcode Reading
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Corporation announced its most advanced fixed-mount
industrial ID reader ever created—the DataMan® 300. The DataMan
300 is designed to handle the most difficult ID code-reading
applications on even the highest speed lines. These new readers
dramatically increase barcode read rates and speed with a new
1DMax+™ algorithm, which incorporates groundbreaking new
“Hotbars™” technology. For 2-D matrix and difficult-to-read DPM
(Direct Part Mark) codes, reading performance has also been
significantly improved from a major upgrade of 2DMax™ to the
2DMax+™ algorithm. With the DataMan 300, set up and deployment
is even easier than before, with modular, controllable lighting
options and a unique intelligent tuning system. “It just reads.
Period. The DataMan 300 can read any code we challenge it with,”
said Carl Gerst, Vice President and Business Unit Manager, ID
Products. “Besides unprecedented read rates, the DataMan 300
reader is our easiest to install and maintain, saving our
customers time and money—two things they need to allocate to
other areas of their operation in order to be successful.” ... |
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| Bar code readers – make no compromises when
it comes to modularity |
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 Leuze
electronic: The modular concept of the new BCL
300i bar code readers enables users to select
optimally-suited equipment features, thereby making use
of highly flexible and economical solutions. The compact
design of the BCL 300i allows the device to be placed
close to the conveyor line. Four optionally heatable
optics (high, medium, low and ultra low density) with
high depth of field and large opening angles guarantee
reliable detection, especially for wide conveyor lines.
Deflecting Mirror and Oscillating Mirror models as well
as full code reconstruction technology (full CRT) for
reading damaged or soiled codes also increase
flexibility. The connection system does not leave
anything to be desired – terminals are even available in
the device hood if required. The devices can be used as
Ethernet switches. Configuration is done in the fieldbus
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| PCV Data Matrix Positioning System |
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 Pepperl+Fuchs:
The information in Data Matrix code (2D-code) is
encoded on a square area as a pattern of dots.
Compared to one-dimensional barcodes (1D code),
the information density per unit area is clearly
increased. Why not use this code as the basis of
a new positioning system?! Individual Data
Matrix codes can be positioned horizontally or
vertically along a path which can be read and
decoded with a camera-based reading head and the
exact position output in x and y directions. The
benefits are striking, for example, the highest
data integrity, slim code band for the narrowest
mounting sites and smallest curve radii are
possible. Because a minimum of 6 codes are
always read, there is a high code redundancy.
Even with a lot of contamination or damage, the
exact position is reliably determined, therefore
meeting the strict requirements of material
handling. ... |
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| One of the fastest – New Baumer VGA camera
with 140 fps |
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 Based
on the Sony ICX618 CCD sensor, the new TXG02 from
Baumer is one of the fastest industrial
digital cameras with VGA resolution on the market. The
combination of a high frame rate of up to 140 fps and
excellent image quality qualifies this new GigE camera
model to master sophisticated image-processing tasks.
Thanks to its integrated ExView HAD technology, the
camera is exceptionally sensitive in the visible and
near-infrared range of the spectrum. The TXG02 camera is
available in both monochrome and color versions and its
consistent compliance with the GenlCam and GigE Vision
standards – a typical feature of Baumer cameras – allows
it to be easily integrated into a wide range of
applications. Moreover, its compact dimensions of 36 x
36 x 48 mm and its wide range of functions such as
"Timer", storable "User Sets" and the possibility of
triggering via "Action Command" help to simplify
integration. While the "Sequencer" can be used to record
series of frames with varying parameters, the freely
configurable "Trigger Delay" improves the fine-tuning of
synchronization between application and camera. ... |
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The general trend with code readers doesn't stop short of hand-held
scanners |
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In
spite of newer technologies,
e.g. RFID, the use of barcodes
and 2D codes for material flow
applications has not fallen off.
In addition to stationary
readers, Leuze
electronic produces
hand-held scanners which are
often used in sub-areas of
conveyor and storage systems,
e.g. in order picking. The
demands made on hand-held
scanners are getting ever
tougher; reading must be
reliable even when the codes are
damaged, are located on curved
or bent surfaces or are highly
reflective. The new IT 1900
hand-held scanners fulfil these
requirements and have really
raised the bar. Thanks to a new
higher resolution camera chip,
adjusted optics and
high-performance decoding
software, reading fields up to
two times larger than in the
previous model are achieved.
Many codes can be read even from
very short distances with
increased tolerance in relation
to moving objects and in a
shorter length of time. While
speeds up to 0.5 m/s used to be
allowed, speeds of up to 6 m/s
are now permissible. Due to
shorter evaluation times,
reading can be done with more
redundancy, which for the
customer means more reliability
when reading ... |
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New Label Sensor Extended Baseplate Option Supports Wide Webs |
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In
response to customer demand, Lion Precision has
released an optional extended baseplate for the new LRD8200
Ultrasonic Label Sensor. According to Mark Kretschmar,
communication manager, “The LRD8200 has been very successful
since it launched, but several users have suggested that a
longer baseplate to support wider webs would give them better
web tracking on their machines.” The optional baseplate extends
two inches (50 mm) from the end of the sensor. The standard
baseplate is easily replaced by the user by removing a single
screw. The extended baseplates can be purchased separately or
the label sensor can be shipped with the extended baseplate
installed. More detail on the LRD8200 and the extended baseplate
is available at www.labelsensors.com where sensors and
accessories can be purchased online. Lion Precision’s LRD Label
Sensors are the world’s leading clear-label sensors for ... |
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VeriSens® ID-110 – The reliable text & code reader for industrial
imprint checking |
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Baumer:
A “best-before date” imprint of
faultless quality and content is an
essential requirement for modern supply
chains of perishable goods. A single
error can cause an entire batch to be
returned with all the attendant damage.
Baumer now offers VeriSens® ID-110 as a
vision sensor enabling faulty imprints
to be reliably detected and discharged
in time. VeriSens® ID-110 uses highly
efficient algorithms to read and
evaluate plain text, an additional
feature which amplifies the already
familiar matrix and barcode reading
functions of VeriSens® ID-100 and
VeriSens® XF-200. Apart from reading
texts and numbers (OCR), its manifold
possibilities include functions to
compare desired and actual states of
statically or dynamically predefined
contents as well as evaluation of the
imprint quality (OCV). Letters, numbers
and special characters can easily and
interactively be taught in for this
purpose. Since it reliably reads even
dot-matrix characters, VeriSens® ID-110
is ideal for controlling the quality of
end packaging and, for example, is
implemented directly after the
imprinting process. It reads 1D/2D and
GS1 codes omnidirectionally and performs
reliably even under difficult conditions
(including code quality detection in
compliance with ISO/AIM). VeriSens®
ID-110 therefore combines typical
applications ... |
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Supercharged ID: Cognex Dataman 500 delivers unmatched barcode reading
performance for any manufacturing application |
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The
high performance, fixed-mount barcode reader,
DataMan® 500 from Cognex Corporation
is now available for factory automation
applications. DataMan 500 is the first ID reader
to be powered by a proprietary vision chip,
called Cognex VSoC™. VSoC enables DataMan 500 to
have unmatched barcode reading performance and
an ease-of-use not found in other image-based or
laser systems available today. “VSoC has given
us a performance advantage that other readers
available just cannot match,” said Carl Gerst,
Vice President and Business Unit Manager for
Cognex Industrial ID. “DataMan 500 reads
barcodes at twice the speed of other readers and
is so easy to use, and reads codes so well, that
it doesn’t have to be positioned optimally to
achieve high read rates. One look at this
product will change your idea of what barcode
readers can do.” DataMan 500 offers the same
powerful and proven 1DMax™ and 2DMax™ code
reading technology found in other DataMan
products for unmatched read rates on even the
most difficult 1-D barcodes and 2-D matrix
codes. VSoC technology enables DataMan 500 to
offer unprecedented speeds on 1-D barcode
reading with up to 90 decodes per second and
ultrafast image acquisition with auto-exposure,
at up to 1,000 frames per second ... |
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Cognex VisionPro 7.0 Machine Vision Software Introduces Inspection
Designer |
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Cognex Corporation
announced the launch of VisionPro® 7.0 machine
vision software. VisionPro 7.0 introduces
Inspection Designer™, a new concept to simplify
development and field maintenance of inspection
applications. VisionPro 7.0 also adds 1DMax™, a
best-in-class barcode reading tool optimized for
omnidirectional and difficult to read
one-dimensional barcodes, as well as several new
tool and acquisition enhancements. The
introduction of Inspection Designer—a first of
its kind for general inspection
applications—provides vision systems integrators
and end users with the functionality to simplify
the specification, development and maintenance
of inspection applications ... |
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Baumer Expands its Successful GigE Camera Family by 2 New Models |
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Responding
to the need for high-speed imaging with improved visible
and near infrared (NIR) sensitivity, Baumer
has engineered two outstanding GigE cameras: the TXG02,
a VGA camera capable of 100 fps, and the TXG12, a 1296 x
966 pixel camera capable of 30 fps. These new TXG
cameras achieve their impressive visible and NIR
spectral response by incorporating CCDs with
sensitivity-enhancing ExView technology. Baumer’s camera
innovation includes convenient features such as an
adjustable “Trigger Delay”, a new “Timer” function and a
“Sequencer” which captures multiple images while varying
the exposure times. This powerful combination of high
performance imaging, advanced features and a Baumer-GAPI
generic programming interface, helps users quickly adapt
the cameras for the best solution to a particular
imaging application ... |
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VeriSens® ID-100 –The reliable code reader for industrial identification |
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Baumer
Group: The new VeriSens® ID-100 provides
outstanding reading reliability even under difficult
conditions with its powerful reading algorithms for all
popular 1D, 2D and GS1 codes. Even multiple codes can be
read simultaneously in any direction and the code
quality can be assessed per ISO/AIM. As a result, the
VeriSens® ID-100 is ideally suited for controlling
production processes. Even when reading compact
DataMatrix codes for direct part marking (DPM) for
product traceability, the VeriSens® ID-100 shows
convincing results. In addition, the VeriSens® ID-100
meets all requirements for simple setup and operation.
The configuration software can be operated intuitively.
Monitoring the manufacturing process and changing the
product are supported by a web interface. User levels
and password protection ensure secure operation.
Industry-standard connections such as Ethernet, a serial
interface and digital I/O are available for system
integration. ... |
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Cognex image-based barcode reader designed to outperform laser scanners |
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Cognex
Corporation announced the revolutionary new
DataMan® 500 image-based
barcode reader. DataMan 500 is
designed to achieve higher read rates, offer improved
on-line visualization and have higher reliability than
laser scanners currently in use in the logistics, postal
and retail distribution markets. Using Cognex IDMax®
superior code reading software, DataMan 500 achieves
higher read rates by reading the 1D barcodes that laser
readers cannot read, including damaged, distorted,
blurred, scratched, low height and low contrast codes.
DataMan 500 processes images at up to 1,000 frames per
second and can read codes in any orientation, 2D codes
such as Data Matrix and QR, and multiple codes in the
same image. DataMan 500 is easier to use than a laser
scanner and allows users to see what the reader sees,
either live on a monitor, or by using image archiving
for later review. DataMan 500 has no moving parts and is
designed to be more reliable than laser scanners. ... |
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DataMan 8000 is the First Handheld Industrial ID Reader to Support
Ethernet and Industrial Protocols |
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Cognex
Corporation announces Cognex
Connect™ for DataMan® ID readers. Cognex
Connect is a comprehensive suite of
communication capabilities including
EtherNet/IP and PROFINET, and is already
available with In-Sight® vision systems
and the DataMan 200 fixed-mount ID
reader series. Now Cognex Connect
enables industrial protocol connectivity
for Cognex DataMan 8000 ID readers
through EtherNet/IP support—a first for
an industrial handheld ID reader. By
supporting open standard industrial
Ethernet communications protocols,
Cognex Connect makes it easy to
configure and monitor a network of
Cognex ID readers and vision systems. As
a network device, DataMan and In-Sight
devices can be accessed from any
terminal connected to the network. This
means that no host PC is required to
translate RS-232 or USB communications
to a PLC or central network. The
protocols also allow for data files and
images to be archived directly through
FTP support for later review and
analysis. DataMan ID readers also offer
a .NET based command library for
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Baumer Improves Solar Cell Production With High-Sensitivity Near
Infra-red Cameras |
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Baumer:
The new TXG14NIR camera is one of a diverse
selection of TX industrial cameras that solve
several critical measurement tasks in the
production of solar cells. With enhanced
sensi-tivity in the near infrared (NIR), the
TXG14NIR is especially qualified for automatic
inspection of wafers for solar cells. Measuring
electrolumi-nescence (EL) using NIR imaging
cameras permits the detection of fractures as
well as failures in the crystal structure. These
images give information on the integrity and
effective-ness of each wafer prior to the next
processing step. The TXG14NIR camera provides a
significantly higher sensitivity at the required
wavelengths and, si-multaneously, provides high
resolution images with 1392 x 1040 pixels.
Structural defects within the wafer can be
detected easily. Baumer’s innovative TXG14NIR
cameras enable better inline process and quality
control, helping optimize solar cell wafer
fabrication. ... |
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MAC335 Universal Code Reader |
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Pepperl+Fuchs:
The compact MAC335 universal code reader from
Pepperl+Fuchs can read all common 1D and 2D code
symbologies within an extremely large range
without requiring mechanical modifications. A
host of powerful features such as JavaScript
functions, a high resolution, IP65 protection
and the intuitive Vision Configurator operating
software make this reader ideal for many
industrial applications. With the MAC335
Pepperl+Fuchs is launching an innovative
stationary universal code reader that is able to
read all common 1D and 2D codes (25 different
code symbologies). This is an economical compact
reader with small mounting dimensions and is
designed for stationary reading. The MAC335 can
read codes within an extremely large range from
20mm to 300mm. This means codes can be read
reliably without having to mechanically adjust
the lenses or use different lenses or other code
reader versions. ... |
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Label Sensor for All Label Types is Easy to Use |
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Lion
Precision, maker of the world’s first clear
label sensor, has released its newest label sensor, the
LRD8200. The new sensor uses a different technology that
works equally well with all label and liner materials
and artwork: paper, plastic, foil, hotstamp, clear,
opaque or translucent. The design goal of the LRD8200
was not only label versatility, but also ease of use.
According to Mark Kretschmar, part of the LRD8200
development team, “Many sensors use a cryptic code of
flashing light patterns and buttons that must be held
down for different amounts of time to achieve different
setup conditions. It’s no wonder people complain to us
that machine operator’s can’t correctly adjust the
sensors.” The LRD8200 has a unique bar graph indicator
that makes the setup clear to the operator. The
Triple-Check Verification system allows the user to
simply glance at the display for verification; if the
three Triple-Check lights are on, the sensor is adjusted
correctly. Push-button adjustments control the sensor.
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Cognex Announces Color and Hi-Resolution Enhancements to OmniView 360°
Inspection System |
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Cognex
Corporation announced its next generation
OmniView® 360° inspection system, now with color and 5
megapixel high resolution cameras. OmniView allows
detailed inspection and verification of unoriented wine
and juice bottles, canned goods, pharmaceutical vials
and other cylindrical packages right on the production
line. Using the latest Windows® 7, 64-bit PCs, OmniView
technology inspects products at up to 1200 parts per
minute without disrupting bottling and packaging lines.
OmniView can help to minimize product recalls and
protect brand image by ensuring product quality, help
control process by identifying defects early, track
parts through the supply chain by reading labels and
codes, and provide a more effective use of labor by
eliminating the need for manual ... |
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Baumer Dual GigE Cameras – Get the Full Performance with 240 MB/s |
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With
the new Dual GigE interface, Baumer offers an innovative GigE
network solution for the implementation of cameras with fast
sensors and high frame rates. State-of-the-art Kodak sensors
offer Quad Tap readouts, providing excellent image quality and
high frame rates simultaneously. Baumer’s new Dual GigE
interface doubles the standard bandwidth. With the capability of
transferring at 240 MB/s, the full potential of the Kodak Quad
Tap sensors can now be used. With a transfer distance of 100 m,
the Dual GigE interface offers all the advantages of the
standard GigE interface. However, the redundant concept of the
Dual GigE system provides better transfer security, ensuring
data transfer and reliable camera operation even if one of the
two Ethernet cables is disconnected. During the VISION show in
Stuttgart (Nov. 9–11) Baumer introduces the industrial SXG
cameras as the first cameras equipped with the new technology.
By using the full performance of the Kodak sensors, the SXG
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Quality inspection and code reading in
one device |
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Leuze
electronic: The LSIS 462i smart camera is a true all-rounder. It
masters the reading of codes as well as blob analysis for monitoring for
presence and completeness and type, position and orientation of objects.
Blob stands for "binary large object" and identifies a contiguous area
of pixels whose light intensity lies between defined limit values. By
setting blob features, individual objects or object groups can be
reliably detected and differentiated on the basis of their geometric
features – including situations where other processes produce incorrect
results. The LSIS 462i smart camera, like its "read-tested" sister, the
LSIS 422i, can also be used anywhere that a variety of labels must be
detected and evaluated at high speed. It reads printed and directly
marked 1D/2D codes with absolute reliability, independent of contrast,
even in reflected or inverted form. The smart camera also offers all
advantages of the LSIS 400 series ... |
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Next Generation Cognex DataMan Handheld ID Reader Offers Industrial
Ethernet and Autofocus |
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Cognex Corporation announced its next-generation DataMan®
handheld industrial ID scanner, the DataMan 8000 Series. The
rugged DataMan 8000 Series is designed for the factory floor and
offers the industry’s most advanced code reading technology
using patented IDMax® technology for reading 1D and 2D codes
regardless of size, quality, printing method or surface. The
DataMan 8000 Series also offers two new innovations for an
industrial handheld code reader: modular communications
(including Ethernet) and liquid lens variable focus technology.
“The DataMan 8000 Series represents a true breakthrough for
industrial handheld readers,” said Carl Gerst, Business Unit
Manager for ID Products. “In addition to its powerful code
reading capability and rugged design, the DataMan 8000 Series
communicates easily with factory networks and ERP systems for
real time traceability, and the automatic variable focus enables
operators to use the system close up for very small 2D Data
Matrix direct part marks and at a distance to read longer 1D
barcodes.” ... |
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Cognex Offers Free Machine Vision
Learning Resources |
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Cognex Corporation has introduced a new section on its website
that offers free learning resources for anyone interested in machine
vision and industrial ID code readers. The new Explore and Learn section
of www.cognex.com offers access to webinars, seminars, videos, podcasts,
white papers and articles covering everything from machine vision and ID
code reading basics, to more advanced subjects such as 3D vision,
optics, and difficult to read barcodes. Visitors can choose to
participate in live events or download materials to their PC to review
at their own pace. “The Explore and Learn section of www.cognex.com is a
great resource for anyone wanting to learn more about the vision
technology used in Cognex vision and industrial ID products,” said Peter
Neve, Vice President of Global Marketing for Cognex. “It is the best
place to find out more about new ways to use vision technology, and to
help users stay current on the latest technical developments.” A key
part of the web site is the new “Products in Action” animation center.
This has over 50 examples of Cognex vision and ID products inspecting a
range of typical manufactured products. Simple to use and easy to
understand, it gives a good introduction to vision technology in action. ... |
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Smart camera for fast codes |
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The
reading of quickly moving labels is a big and frequent challenge
encountered by smart cameras in practical applications. The new LSIS
422i from Leuze electronic reliably masters this task and offers
all of the advantages of the LSIS 400 series, such as the practical
Web-based configuration with a standard browser. The LSIS 422i smart
camera simultaneously reads up to 99 2D Data Matrix codes or barcodes on
each image. As a result, it can be used anywhere various labels need to
be detected and evaluated at high speed. Both the very short exposure
time of just 54 µs as well as the device software contribute decisively
to the performance. The user can, for example, read even inverse 2D
codes. He can also adjust the sensitivity to the given application and
specify quality criteria that must be maintained. In this way, the LSIS
422i smart camera ... |
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The power in the wind, Identification of
permanent sensor bolts using Cognex DataMan 100 |
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Cognex
Corporation: Larger and larger wind power turbines are bringing the
forces of nature under control. The main structures, the powerful tower
and rotors, are supported by parts that play a less obvious, but no less
important role: bolts. As simple as it may look, precision tightening of
bolts is an art form of its own. Intellifast GmbH is now ensuring
perfect support in any weather using ultrasound permanent sensors and
Data Matrix codes. At first glance, all bolts look the same. But, when
measured by ultrasound, each bolt reveals its individual inner life and
a characteristic surface. It may only be in the µ range, but no two
bolts are exactly the same in shape or length. Scattered friction values
in the thread and under the head make it a real challenge to tighten
bolts with precision. As a result, tightening factors of 1.8 to 2.0
(twice the maximum force actually required for pre-tension) are
generally used for torque-controlled assembly for safety precautions. ... |
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Cognex Code Reading Technology Makes
Any 1D Barcode or 2D Code an Easy Read |
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Cognex Corporation: With the recent introduction of 1DMax™, a
totally new 1D code reading algorithm which sets a new standard for 1D
code reading performance, Cognex now offers the most comprehensive range
of 1D barcode and 2D Data Matrix code reading tools available in the
market. Regardless of the size, quality, printing method or surface the
codes are marked on, Cognex patented IDMax® technology allows for an
accurate read of virtually every type of code, every time! “Fast,
reliable reading of codes is a high priority for manufacturers. If a
barcode reader doesn’t have the right technology to keep up with the
variety of different codes found in real world scenarios—everything from
uneven lighting, poor print quality, noisy backgrounds, to scratched
codes—it can mean time, cost and frustration for any manufacturer,” said
Carl Gerst, Business Unit Manager for Industrial ID at Cognex. “That is
why higher technology image-based readers are rapidly replacing
laser-based readers in a wide range of ... |
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Cognex DataMan 100 Verifier Offers ISO
15426-2 Compliant Verification for 2D Data Matrix Codes |
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Cognex Corporation has announced enhancements to its DataMan® 100
2D Data Matrix code quality verifier. The DataMan 100 Verifier has been
redesigned for faster setup and easier operation with a new lighting
assembly, adjustable 30 and 45 degree angle lighting, an optional
height-adjustable stand, and a new part positioning guide for easier
location of codes. The DataMan 100 verification system provides
compliant grading to the ISO 15415, AIM DPM and AS9132 code quality
standards and guidelines, and has been tested for compliance to the ISO
15426-2 standard for verification systems. Compliance to the ISO 15426-2
standard was made possible in December, 2009 with the release of GS1
Judge Certified Test Cards that have been tested on the recently
completed 10x capability industry benchmark verification system. “The
DataMan 100 verification system has been significantly improved to offer
superior ease of use, while building on ... |
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Smart cameras of the next generation |
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With
the new LSIS 400i smart camera, Leuze electronic has developed a
new, high-performance smart camera series characterized by unique
features such as webConfig, motor-driven focus adjustment, homogeneous
light design and a particularly powerful BLOB analysis. These features
simplify integration for the user, offer flexibility in the application,
a wide usage spectrum as well as high process reliability. Industrial
image processing is used in the areas of quality assurance, object
detection and position determination, for identification or for
production process monitoring. Here, so-called smart cameras are fast
and flexible solutions. They are powerful and can be integrated quickly
and at low cost. In this market segment, the new LSIS 400i series
developed by Leuze electronic represents the smart camera of the next
generation. ... |
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Laser Marking and Image-based Industrial
ID Reader Save Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars |
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Corporation: An electronics manufacturer produces thousands of
different part numbers of high value electronic products intermixed on
the same assembly line. The large number of different products built on
the line, coupled with the fact that many of the parts that distinguish
these products are so similar, made it difficult for assemblers to
verify that they were assembling the products correctly. The difficulty
in identifying parts, combined with the fast pace of the assembly line,
resulted in a large amount of assemblies that required rework or had to
be scrapped. The electronics manufacturer previously experienced several
hundred thousand dollars a year in losses when incorrect parts were
added to, and/or the wrong operations were performed, on assemblies. An
additional issue was the inability to easily track the WIP inventory
which resulted in large amounts of money tied up in raw materials in
process. The manufacturer asked Claire Lasers and several other laser
identification system suppliers ... |
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Cognex advantage image engines combine
code reading and vision tools for OEM applications |
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Cognex
Corporation introduced Advantage™ Image Engines, a family of
programmable vision devices for OEMs. Advantage Image Engines offer
superior 1D barcode and 2D Data Matrix code reading, plus a full suite
of industry-proven Cognex vision tools that make it possible to solve
even the most challenging inspection applications reliably. Advantage
Image Engines are designed for easy integration into commercial and
industrial equipment and feature a modular design that provides more
user control over lighting, communication, and optics. “Equipment makers
using image engines for code reading alone can now add powerful new
inspection capabilities,” said David Gantt, Vice President of Sales, OEM
Vision Engines. “Advantage Image Engines are the only code reading
devices that offer vision and give OEMs the added ability to detect
defects, locate features and analyze parts. As a leader in vision and ID
since 1981 and longtime supplier to OEMs in the semiconductor industry,
Cognex has a track record for solving the toughest vision problems and
for delivering high speed, reliable performance that minimizes
maintenance costs.” ... |
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Barcode reader with integrated PROFINET |
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The
BCL 548i from Leuze electronic is the world's first barcode
reader with integrated PROFINET. It is thus capable of being operated
directly in PROFINET networks. Furthermore, thanks to integrated switch
technology, the BCL 548i can also be used in a line network structure.
This minimizes cabling requirements and offers a high level of
transparency and flexibility. Simple start-up and operation. With the
integrated PROFINET interface, the device can be directly connected to a
control. As a result, the usual path via an additional gateway is
eliminated. Moreover, with the integrated PROFINET interface, the user
can easily operate the device via the control. The device is configured
by selecting modules directly in the control and then transferring them
from the control directly to the device. Should it be necessary to swap
out a device, the configuration is automatically taken over by the new
device. By means of the integrated switch function of the BCL 548i,
additional devices can be connected to one another in the PROFINET in a
line structure, as is typical for fieldbuses. ... |
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Ultrasonic Fork Frame Light Barrier |
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Labelling
always means precision work at maximum speed. Conventional optical fork
frame light barriers fail where transparent labels, printed with metal
particle lacquers, are to be detected on transparent backing films. The
new ELTROTEC ultrasonic fork frame light barrier FA 98 ULTRA has
been developed to meet exactly these demands and is working at a
precision rate of 100% when triggering labelling machines. With its rim
width of 3mm and a fork depth of 70 mm it can be applied for various
labels and, due to its depth, even reaches significant trigger points
located further on the inside of a carrier material. High repeatability
is ensured with a switching frequency of 1 KHz and the simple adjustment
of rims and gaps via teach-in. Because of ultrasonic principle there are
no effects of extraneous light on the sensor. Also available from
ELTROTEC are optical forks of identical type with a breadth of 12 mm,
rim width of 3 and 5 mm and a switching frequency of 10 KHz of the FA 98
S series as well as capacitive label sensors for all label types with up
to 30 KHz switching frequency for the detection of splices, ... |
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Cognex Dataman Barcode Readers deliver
best-in-class performance |
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Cognex Corporation introduced two new 1D barcode readers to its
DataMan® line of industrial ID readers. The DataMan 100 QL and DataMan
200 QL fixed-mount readers offer best-in-class 1D barcode reading
performance. The new readers offer the additional benefit of being
easily field-upgraded to add 2D Data Matrix and QR code reading
capability if application needs change at a future date. “For roughly
the same price as a laser scanner, users can get much more reliable code
reading performance,” said Carl Gerst, Director of ID Products at Cognex.
“The DataMan QL Series easily reads codes that laser barcode scanners
fail to read, such as marks that are low contrast, damaged, or distorted
by severe perspective. And even more important, the DataMan QL is future
proof. A simple software upgrade enables users to read 2D Data Matrix
codes as well as 1D barcodes.” The DataMan QL Series features Cognex
1DMax™, a totally new 1D code reading algorithm which sets a new
standard for 1D code reading ... |
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Reliably read barcodes in every position,
Ready-to-use barcode-scanner portals for the omnidirectional reading of
barcode labels |
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Leuze
electronic: Reading unaligned barcode labels generally requires two
or more barcode scanners that are aligned with respect to one another.
The new MSPi systems from Leuze electronic are modularly structured and
mechanically premounted scanner portals. Electrically wired and
preconfigured, they are delivered ready-to-use for nearly every
application. With their integrated code fragment technology and high
scanning rate, the BCL 500i and BCL 501i series barcode readers used in
the portals offer the essential prerequisites for detecting rotated
barcode labels. The code fragment technology makes possible the
identification of soiled, rotated or damaged codes, and the high,
adjustable scanning rate of between 800 and 1,200 scans per second
ensures identification even with very high conveyor speeds. With their
large depth of field and wide opening angle, the devices can also be
used on wide transport systems. Thanks to the flexible design of the MSPi systems, up to 32 of these BCL 500i series barcode readers can be
integrated in a single scanner portal. ... |
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Cognex Offers New DataMan ID Readers With
Integrated Liquid Lens |
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Cognex Corporation has expanded its DataMan® 200 line of fixed-mount
image-based ID readers with three new models with integrated liquid
lens. The following new DataMan models make it easier than ever to
leverage the variable focus capability and quick system setup of liquid
lens technology: DataMan 200S with integrated liquid lens: For decoding
well-formed 1D and 2D codes on a uniform background at five decodes per
second. DataMan 200Q high-speed reader with integrated liquid lens: A
high-speed ID reader for decoding well-formed codes on a uniform
background. Delivers up to 45 decodes per second. DataMan 200X with
IDMax® and integrated liquid lens: A high-speed ID reader for the most
challenging direct marked codes. Delivers up to 45 decodes per second.
The wide range of performance options offered by the DataMan 200 means
that users can select the features, speed and price point best suited to
their application. The ultra-small packaging of the DataMan 200 makes
the system easy to integrate into equipment or onto production lines
where space is tight. All DataMan 200 models offer Ethernet connectivity
for faster communication speed and ... |
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Mobile combi-device for greater
flexibility |
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electronic: In the logistics chain, there are an increasing number
of interfaces and transitions between various identification
technologies. Practicable solutions that link these technologies to one
another and meet the requirements of the applications are, thus, all the
more important. With the HFM3500D, Leuze electronic presents a combi-device
for barcodes and 13.56 MHz RFID with keyboard and display that takes
these requirements into account. Information and parameters are highly
legible on the 4-line OLED display, even in unfavorable environments.
Using the keyboard, which is similar to that found on a mobile phone,
the user can easily maneuver through and make selections in the menu
structure or type in new information. The combi-device can easily be
adapted to an application by means of function selection and
configuration. The adjustment options cover everything from the
selection of interface and code, display mode, and data output to
function preselection. The following functions can be selected: barcode
reading, transponder reading, transponder writing, universal reading
(transponder or barcode) ... |
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Cognex Introduces DataMan 200 ID Reader,
World’s smallest fixed-mount reader adds Ethernet connectivity and
liquid lens technology |
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Cognex
Corporation has announced the newest addition to its DataMan® family
of ID readers. The new DataMan 200 adds Ethernet connectivity and liquid
lens technology to the world’s smallest high performance fixed-mount
reader. These new features enable faster communication speed, easier
integration with factory controls, and software-driven autofocus for
easy, hands-free setup. “The DataMan 200 combines the powerful reading
performance and ultra-small size of the DataMan 100 with engineering
innovations that improve connectivity, speed and ease of use,” said Carl
Gerst, Sr. Director of ID Products. “The system is the first image-based
reader to feature full Ethernet connectivity in a package the size of a
matchbox. It is also the first to offer liquid lens technology, which
makes it ideal for applications that have variable focus requirements.”
Ethernet connectivity gives DataMan 200 users the advantage of real-time
data and image transfer, and easier integration with plant controllers
and information ... |
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The Newest Generation of Forked Sensors |
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With
the new GS 61 and GS 63 optical forked photoelectric sensors, Leuze
electronic has reduced size and, at the same time, improved
performance in comparison to previous devices. Now even closer to the
dispensing edge, they are characterized above all by improved response
times and repeatability. The new GS 61 and GS 63 optical forked
photoelectric sensors complement the successful GSU 14B and IGSU 14B
ultrasonic forked sensors to create an outstanding performance
portfolio. They are specially designed for the detection of
non-transparent labels and, with their three millimeter wide fork
widths, can be used for a wide range of applications, including the
processing of booklets or folded labels. The extremely flat lower fork
in slim-line design enables simple installation directly at the
dispensing edge and in installation situations with very limited space.
The GS 61, the world's smallest forked photoelectric sensor for label
technology in industrial quality, offers maximum installation freedom.
With very visible markings, both devices enable fast alignment of the
label tape. The connection options are ... |
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Lab efficiency and safety |
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With
its comprehensive sensor technologies portfolio for laboratory
automation, Baumer offers sensors for presence detection,
position verification, level measurement, or object and code
identification. Test tubes and microwell plates are often tagged with
encoding, such as bar codes. Baumer Smart Vision solutions allow for
different encoding types to be detected safely and also offer a
character recognition function (OCR). The code identification can be
combined with a crosscheck against other relevant specifications. This
feature increases the efficiency by allowing several inspection tasks to
be easily and flexibly performed in one step. When working with
microwell plates, highest precision is everything. The new Series 09
ultrasonic sensors conduct non-contact and cross-contamination-free
liquid level sensing in microwell plates with an accuracy of a
microliter. It is possible to cascade the nine-millimeter wide sensors,
which facilitates scanning the different fill levels in a 96 microwell
plate ‘on the fly’ in the course of a single scanning. Certainty about
the fill levels is important for the early recognition of potential
mistakes and for the verification of the analytical findings. The
demands on lab automation systems ... |
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New Video Instructions for Popular Label
Sensor |
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The very popular LRD6110 label sensor from Lion Precision now
offers video setup instructions. Unlike photo-eyes (optical sensors),
the LRD6110 does not use changes in contrast for operation. The sensor
works equally well with standard labels and clear-on-clear labels
without the need for “eye-marks.” The setup procedure is slightly
different than a photo-eye. To aid customers in getting the highest
performance and quickest setup time, Lion Precision now offers a Video
TechNote on their web site providing a clear explanation of the concepts
and techniques used in adjusting the sensor. “While the sensor is quiet
easy to setup thanks to the light bar display, nothing makes
instructions clearer than video,” according Mark Kretschmar,
communication manager for the company. Other video TechNotes are
available. More setup videos are planned for other sensors. Lion
Precision manufactures the world’s leading clear-label sensors with
nearly 40,000 installed around the world. The company’s primary product
line is capacitive and eddy-current noncontact sensors. This technology
was adapted for label sensors in 1995 when no other technology could
detect clear labels. ... |
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Mobile code reading solution in
automotive, electronics and aerospace industries |
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Accurate
Direct Park Mark 2D code reading just went mobile. Building on the huge
success of the Cognex DataMan code reader, a new completely
mobile 2D code reader has been launched by Fairfield Group Limited.
Ideal for usage in the field, this compact solution is already proving a
resounding success within the automotive, electronics and aerospace
industries. Customer Demand: As one of the leading providers of data
mobility, consumables and packaging solutions to a number of industry
sectors, Fairfield customers were requesting a more mobile solution to
allow them continued reader accuracy but in the field. This would take
them a step beyond Bluetooth technology and alleviate any ties they had
with current wireless connection, which could not handle remote field
usage. Customers also wanted a high performance touch display to
immediately view information decoded from 1D and 2D codes. “Customers
want to be able to read codes and immediately see the information”
commented Lee Wragg, Business Development Manager at Fairfield. ”They
don’t want to have to carry a laptop around in the field, they need a
portable read and view solution”. ... |
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New software announced for Cognex DataMan
ID Readers - DataMan 100 now reads up to 128 codes in a single field of
view |
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Cognex®
Corporation (NASDAQ - CGNX), the world's leading supplier of machine
vision systems and industrial ID readers, today announced new software
that expands the decoding capabilities of the DataMan® 100 vision-based
ID readers and provides additional code support for all models in the
DataMan product family. With the new software release 3.2, DataMan 100
fixed-mount ID readers can now simultaneously read up to 128 codes in a
single field of view—even with mixed code types—opening up many new
application possibilities. “Many manufacturers continue to use a
traditional 1D barcode label for the product ID, but have added a
direct-marked 2D code to store the serial number, batch number, and date
and lot code. They want to read both codes simultaneously for tracking
and tracing products through their manufacturing process, and our new
multicode feature is perfect for them,” said Carl Gerst, Cognex ID
Reader Business Unit Manager. “Others want to read codes on multiple
products that appear in the same field of view due to their small size,
such as components on a printed circuit board or medical vials in a
tray. ... |
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ID Readers save assembly time and improve
tracking of surgical instruments |
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Cognex
Corporation: Assembling accurate sets of instruments for the many
different types of surgery performed in a typical hospital is a
time-consuming and difficult manual task at most hospitals. Technicians
in the central sterile department typically wash instruments,
re-assemble them into sets based on pick lists provided by surgeons, and
sterilise them so they are ready for the next day’s surgery. The problem
is that when surgeons open the kit the next day instruments may be
missing and it may be necessary to delay surgery while technicians race
around looking for them. Censis has developed a software product called
Censitrac that allows hospitals to set up surgical set pick lists and
then ensures that the correct instruments are loaded into surgical sets.
A 2D Data Matrix barcode is electrochemically applied to each instrument
and this barcode is scanned during the assembly process to ensure
accurate set assembly and track the location of every instrument. It’s
very difficult to read a barcode on the shiny surface of a surgical
instrument. Censis went through five different generations of ID readers ... |
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Compact—more compact—LSIS 120 |
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The
new LSIS 120 series from Leuze electronic combines barcode and
2D-code reading in a highly efficient and industrial-suited manner.
Until now, different systems were usually necessary for reading barcodes
and 2D codes. These times have passed for automated handling and testing
systems, robot systems and analysis automation. With the LSIS 120, Leuze
electronic has brought a code reader to market that can reliably read
one-dimensional barcodes, as well as 2D codes. The LSIS 120 (with either
RS-232 or USB interface) operates with fixed focus and a large depth of
field. Both types are characterised by a large reading field with
precise, wide-angle optics. Short read distances are also possible. All
common barcodes and 2D codes are read omnidirectionally—they do not need
to be arranged in a specific direction. The LSIS 120 enables continuous
traceability of parts with code labels, from the raw producer to the end
consumer, as is increasingly required for circuit boards, tools, food
and in the automotive industry. Another area of use is manual reading,
where the code is held under a fixed reader. This considerably
accelerates processes at ... |
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UVX Luminescence
Sensors - See the Invisible, Better performance for one-tenth
the cost of visions systems |
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EMX
Industries Inc.: New UV sensor identifies the
presence of grease, glue, labels, wood, thread, rubber,
paint, UV ink, UV crayon, and more. Confirm
manufacturing processes more reliably than vision
systems that cost ten times more. The UVX 300
luminescence sensor with patented technology is the
clear choice because: - Unique numerical display lets
you see the intensity of each reading. Now it's easy to
refine processes and hysteresis. - 3 to 6 times the
range of any competing sensor. Won't get bumped or
dirtied by target. - Only UV sensor with both auto-teach
and manual calibration. Easy for low-skill operators,
but able to be finely tuned. - Adjustable UV light
projection and high resolution allow pin-head size
detection. - Fast and convenient integration. In one
sensor you get both analog and discrete output,
auto-detect for PNP/NPN. - Smallest and fastest on the
market. ... |
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A new generation of ultrasonic forked
sensors |
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The
established range of forked sensors with ultrasonic technology from
Leuze has been developed to a new level, offering users a range of
innovative functions and unique performance credentials. The ultrasonic
forked sensors developed by Leuze electronic for label detection are
capable of recognizing every conceivable material combination with
paper, film, metallized film labels or thin metal film on all kinds of
different backing materials with a high degree of dispensing accuracy.
Its generous mouth width allows it to easily cope with non-standard
label types such as booklets or leporellos. Leuze has now taken this
product series onto a higher development level, and with its new IGSU
14B is offering a range of innovative functions plus unique performance
credentials. Users already familiar with the proven Leuze forked sensor
series GSU 14 will immediately notice the added “I” in the type
designation. This is an identifying feature typically used by Leuze to
denote a separate warning input. This type of device has its own
integrated self-monitoring facility and is capable of indicating errors
during teach-in and in ... |
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So many labels, so little time…just use
Checker |
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Cognex:
OTE Group based in the Netherlands, produce and export special
hydrating, cleaning and lubricating fluids for the lens care market. As
well as their own three product lines they deliver more than 1000
private labels to customers with their own brands. Delivering the
finished products all over the world, they need to be sure that all
bottles reach their destinations in perfect condition and in good time.
In addition, OTE face the strict requirements of the medical and
pharmaceutical industry. Previously, quality control was assured
manually by the naked eye. But when faced with the challenge of boosting
their quality the company decided to use the Cognex Checker to ensure
that the production code is present and also to check if the label is on
the bottle. Using Checker ensures that quality control is improved
meaning better traceability and faster more reliable production. OTE
Group maintain high quality standards conforming to ISO standards for
filling and manufacturing and so they cannot afford to take chances.
Checker – reliable part detection even on high speed production lines:
Cognex vision sensors are the simple and affordable solution for
verifying the presence of product and packaging features. Essentially a
versatile "multi-sensor", a single Checker detects features that would
require multiple photoelectric sensors, or ... |
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