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Component marking, printing and labelling systems (non-laser)
News Release from: Cognex UK | Subject: IDMax Data MatrixT code reading software
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 12 May 2004
Software breakthrough gives highest yet
read rates
Leading supplier of machine vision systems and vision sensors has announced a breakthrough in Data MatrixT code reading software that provides the highest yet read rates.
Cognex, the world's leading supplier of machine vision systems and vision sensors, today announced IDMax, a breakthrough in Data MatrixT code reading software Based upon Cognex's patented PatMax technology, IDMax is designed for Direct Part Mark Identification (DPMI), a fast emerging segment of the industrial ID market that involves directly marking parts with permanent two-dimensional (2D) Data Matrix codes, then reading those codes quickly and reliably throughout the production process
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 28 May 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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Automotive, aerospace, defence, medical device, and electronics manufacturers are increasingly implementing DPMI for error-proofing to ensure that the appropriate manufacturing processes are performed in the correct sequence on the right parts.
In addition, DPMI is a vital tool in creating a history of the part from the beginning of its life to the end, for use later in supply chain management and repair depots.
"DPMI is a challenging application, requiring fast and reliable reading of Data Matrix codes marked directly on the toughest surfaces, such as metal, glass, ceramic, and plastic," said Justin Testa, Senior Vice President of ID Products for Cognex.
"These codes can become distorted due to the manufacturing process, and many are poorly marked with missing or inconsistent features.
IDMax tolerates these distortions and achieves the high read rates that are vital to the success of any part tracking applicatio IDMax code reading software is available now on the new industrial-grade Cognex In-Sight 5100, 5400, and 3400 vision sensors.
In addition to reading Data Matrix codes, In-Sight vision sensors can read 1D barcodes, RSS/Composite symbologies and an extensive and expanding list of industry standard codes.
These In-Sight vision sensors also include a full library of powerful image processing and analysis tools that offer unparalleled vision performance for inspection, gauging, and assembly verification applications.
The unique vision spreadsheet and In-Sight Explorer software make application development and network administration fast and simple. Request a free brochure from Cognex UK ...
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