Microscan, a global technology
leader in barcode, machine vision, and lighting solutions, announces the
availability of the Verification Monitoring Interface (VMI), a new software
solution specially engineered for monitoring the quality of barcodes as they
are produced on parts, labels, and packaging.
Unreadable barcodes can lead to
costly scrap, downtime, and errors in the supply chain and at the point of
sale. This is why more and more retailers are issuing mandates to their
suppliers regarding minimum barcode quality, which leaves suppliers facing
possible fines for unreadable codes and disqualification for non-compliance.
Microscan has developed easy-to-use verification solutions to meet the need for
inline (directly after products are marked) and offline verification to ISO and
AIM barcode quality standards, even in high-speed applications, to help
manufacturers meet customer demands and ensure efficiency throughout the supply
chain. These solutions are tailored to meet ISO and AIM requirements and
combine Microscan machine vision technology, including Vision HAWK smart camera
models, Nerlite industrial lighting, and AutoVision Machine Vision Software.
The new VMI software plug-in
provides a custom Runtime window in AutoVision Machine Vision Software for
visualizing the results of ISO barcode quality verification as well as
fluctuations in barcode quality over time. As VMI operates on the production
line, manufacturers can use this live data about their barcodes to set alarms
or trigger actions based on low barcode quality, which may indicate degradation
of the printing or marking system such as jammed print heads, low ink, and
more. By implementing barcode verification as a preventative measure, and with
VMI running in real time as products are marked and labeled, poor and
unreadable codes are prevented from entering the supply chain. Thanks to the
solution, manufacturers can greatly improve product quality, operational
efficiency, reduce scrap and unplanned downtime, and avoid costly fines
associated with poor or non-compliant barcodes.
For more information on
Microscan’s new Verification Monitoring Interface (VMI) and AutoVision Machine
Vision Software, visit www.microscan.com.
