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Cognex Releases MX 1000 Series of Rugged Mobile Terminals

  • Cognex Corporation

The MX-1000 combines smartphones together with a rugged hand-held assembly that holds both the phone and a specially-designed Cognex barcode reader

Microscan adds MicroHAWK barcode accessories

  • Microscan Systems

Accessories include Polarizer and Diffuser optical filter accessories for the MicroHAWK Barcode Reader platform.

Siemens introduces Simatic RF680A Adaptive RFID antenna

  • SIEMENS
  • Siemens

Simatic RF680A is an adaptive antenna for Siemens RF650R, RF680R und RF685R UHF readers.

SICK releases Lector63x code reader

  • SICK, Inc.

Lector63x can read small codes at high speeds or in applications with a large reading distance.

Matrox Imaging introduces SureDotOCR to check text

  • Matrox Imaging

SureDotOCR software can read inkjet-printed, dot-matrix text in vision inspection applications, particularly on packaging lines in the food, beverage, pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors.

Fairbanks Scales releases PM43 label printer

The PM43 features a durable, metal construction, making it ideal to increase uptime and reduce maintenance costs in harsh environments.

ASI announces MarkinGenius MG3 printer

  • Automation Systems Interconnect, Inc. (ASI)

MarkinGenius MG3 thermal transfer printer creates professional labels, markers and tags.

Microscan updates decoding algorithms for MicroHAWK barcode readers

  • Microscan Systems

Enhancements in X-Mode 4.0 decoding algorithms include Damaged Mode which fills in white gaps in a symbol’s bar elements caused by low ink or damage.

Turck releases TB-Q08 RFID Read/Write Head

  • TURCK Inc.

Thanks to its compact rectangular design and the 15 cm long connection cable with an M12 connector, the TB-Q08 is particularly suitable for use in restricted mounting conditions.

Webscan releases TruCheck FlexHite DPM bar code reader

  • Webscan, Inc.

TruCheck verifies linear (1D) barcodes and 2D matrix symbols in full accordance with industry standards, including ISO/IEC 15415, 15416, TR 29158 and AIM DPM.

ORTEC introduces RadEAGLET Radioisotope Identification Device

  • AMETEK
  • Ametek

The RadEAGLET uses a multi-agent system-based algorithm that provides superior speed and accuracy for radioisotope detection and identification. This algorithm is intended to reduce the false ID’s and false alarms exhibited by older generation systems.

Siemens introduces MV540 optical reader

  • SIEMENS
  • Siemens

The optical read device enables customized production and complies with automation requirements in the context of Industry 4.0. It is generally suited for use across many branches of industry, in particular the automotive manufacturing sector and its suppliers, as well as logistics.

Banner Engineering introduces 5MP VE Series Smart Camera

  • Banner Engineering

The latest addition to the VE Series has the same housing and on-board display as other VE Series Smart Cameras, but provides finer levels of detection and a wider field of view.

Turck releases TBEN-L-RFID interface module with PLC capabilities

  • TURCK Inc.

This module’s controller function can filter and pre-process RFID data and link to broader control operations, enabling dynamic or multi-tag RFID applications.

Fujitsu Components announces FTP-63GUSL001-R series panel-mount printer unit

  • Fujitsu Components America, Inc.

The FTP-63GUSL001-R series combines a 24VDC 3-inch, direct-thermal printer mechanism with automatic cutter and an RS-232C/USB interface board within a panel-mount enclosure measuring 90mm (d) x 111mm (w) x 116mm (h).

Microscan announces LVS-9585 Verifier for printed labels and direct part marks

The LVS-9585 Handheld Portable Barcode Verifier provides verification of both printed labels and direct part marks (DPM). 1D and 2D direct part marks are created using methods such as laser etching, chemical etching, and dot peen marking on a variety of surfaces including metals, plastics, ceramics, and composite materials.

Microscan announces integration of Autofocus to MicroHAWK UHD barcode readers

  • Microscan Systems

MicroHAWK UHD Autofocus reads and decodes codes including Data Matrix symbols as small as 2 mil, and includes a fully-integrated true Autofocus system that automatically selects the optimal settings right out of the box.

SensoPart introduces FT 55-CM color sensor

This combination of characteristics makes SensoPart’s new color sensor suited for challenging color detection and sorting tasks in all sectors of industry, e.g. differentiation of differences in color on automotive fuses or the identification and assignment of bottle tops or color labels in the packaging and beverage industry.

Microscan announces release of AutoVISION 3.0.3 machine vision software

  • Microscan Systems

AutoVISION 3.0.3 supports Vision Mini, Vision Mini Xi, Vision HAWK and GigE smart camera families and runs on Microsoft Windows 7 (32 and 64 bit versions) and Windows XP Professional.

Microscan announces ID/MV-30 and ID/MV-40 MicroHAWK Dual Boot cameras

  • Microscan Systems

The ID/MV-30 includes USB connectivity, and may be plugged directly into the PC to power and go. The ID/MV-40 features Ethernet connectivity and a separate power supply.

Powercast announces PCT100 and PCT200 RFID sensor tags

Designed for industrial and manufacturing applications where it’s necessary to monitor data to ensure goods don’t fall outside of acceptable parameters, the ultrahigh frequency (UHF) RFID Sensor Tags enable environmental condition monitoring throughout the shipping journey, for example, of temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals or perishable products packed with dry ice.

Rohde & Schwarz partners with DA-Integrated to build on-wafer RFIC production test system for RF and millimeter wave devices

The system uses Standard ATE Production IC Test Systems at DA-Integrated along with Rohde & Schwarz's R&S ZVA 67 GHz Vector Network Analyzer (VNA) to create a volume production test system capable of handling RF & millimeter wave integrated circuit devices.

Turck releases TBEN-S-RFID interface

  • TURCK Inc.

Due to their ability to connect actuators and sensors to RFID read/write heads simultaneously, the block modules are ideal for retrofitting RFID applications.

Siemens introduces V3 firmware for Simatic RF600 RFID system

  • SIEMENS
  • Siemens

The firmware allows devices to be connected to the cloud-based open Internet of Things (IoT) operating system MindSphere – for instance over the industrial IoT gateway Ruggedcom RX1400 with MindConnect or with the cloud gateway MindConnect Nano.

Aegis announces compatibility with CyberOptics SPI and AOI machines

  • Aegis Solutions

When used in conjunction with the CAD environment enabled by FactoryLogix, the output data from CyberOptics’ AOI and SPI machines allows for a digital view of the collected defect data that extends down to the pin level.

Cognex introduces Dataman 360 lineup of ESD-Safe barcode readers

  • Cognex Corporation

DataMan 360, 150/260 and 50 series fixed-mount readers, as well as DataMan 8050HD/HDX corded handheld readers now offer models with ESD-safe housing to prevent damage to components that are electrostatic discharge sensitive.

Cognex introduces Dataman 70 series of fixed-mount barcode readers

  • Cognex Corporation

DataMan 70 is optimized with barcode reading algorithms and individually controlled LEDs to ensure continuously high read rates. It measures 22.2mm x 35.8 mm x 42.4 mm.

EVT introduces EyeSens Pharma Code Reader

The EyeSens PCR consists of a combination of a hardware and a software, which was especially developed for such applications. The software commands are based on the EyeVision image processing software.

Cognex introduces DataMan 70 series of industrial barcode readers

  • Cognex Corporation

DataMan 70 is optimized with barcode reading algorithms and individually controlled LEDs to ensure continuously high read rates. Measuring 22.2 mm x 35.8 mm x 42.4 mm, it is designed to perform the challenging label-based barcode reading applications.

Teledyne DALSA introduces Calibir GX seires of long-wave infrared cameras

  • Teledyne

The Calibir GX series of thermal cameras are available in 320 x 240, and 640 x 480 resolutions and feature shutter-less operations. With radiometric functionality, the cameras can accurately measure temperatures between -25⁰C and +125⁰C.