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Cognex: Barcode reading technology improves read rates

Designed to increase read rates in 2-D barcode-reading applications where conditions are difficult, PowerGrid technology from Cognex is a texture-based location algorithm approach to reading 2-D matrix and Direct Part Mark (DPM) codes by locating a pattern of alternating light and dark modules within the code.

PowerGrid technology from Cognex improves barcode reading
PowerGrid technology from Cognex improves barcode reading

PowerGrid technology increases read rates where a part's geometry, poor lighting, occlusion, or print-registration errors make it difficult to capture an image of the entire code. PowerGrid technology can locate and read codes even when the finder pattern, clocking pattern, or quiet zone is significantly damaged or completely eliminated. of the finder pattern, clocking pattern, or quiet zone.

Cognex's PowerGrid technology is now available on the X models of the DataMan 300 series fixed-mount barcode readers.

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