Product category:
Vision and Colour Sensors
News Release from: Cognex UK | Subject: IDMax
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 11 May 2004
Software speeds direct part mark
identification
Billed as a breakthrough in Data Matrix code reading software, and based upon Cognex's patented PatMax technology, IDMax is designed for direct part mark identification.
Billed as a breakthrough in Data Matrix code reading software, and 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 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
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 12 Mar 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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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 application".
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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