Cognex Introduces Handheld 2D Code Reader

Natick County, Mass., March 1, 2007 - Cognex Corporation (Nasdaq NASDAQ: CGNX) today introduced DataManTM 7500V handheld reading today as a leading supplier of machine vision sensors and industrial ID readers Is the first reader capable of accurately verifying the direct marking and printing of two-dimensional codes, and can be effectively applied to product quality tracking projects implemented by manufacturers in the automotive, aerospace, electronics, medical, and defense industries. .

Handheld readers are available now: Cognexâ€TMs DataManTM 7500V series is easy to carry, easy to use, and compliant with the latest AIM DPM Directive (DPM) Quality Guide DPM1-2006.

“Many manufacturers need a handheld reader that can easily verify the code when it is not suitable to use a stationary reader to inspect the part or when the part size is too large to fit on the reader. Standards and technology are limited, and they have not been able to introduce products that meet their requirements before this,” said Justin Testa, senior vice president of Cognex ID Products. “When DataMan detects products, it ensures consistent lighting and appearance records. Therefore, it is the only product that maintains reliable stability when testing diverse parts."

The DataMan reader complies with the Association for Automatic Identification and Mobility (AIM) Direct Part Marking (DPM) Quality Guide DPM1-2006. The new 2D code industry standard is the first time that it has been used to set the specification for the marking type and part surface in the direct part marking quality tracking environment, thus ensuring the verification of code in different verification platforms, production environments and industries. The consistency of the data.

The DataMan handheld series is now available, including the 7500V wired model and the 7500V wireless model.

About COGNEX

Cognex Corporation designs, develops, manufactures and markets machine vision systems, which are "visual" computers. Cognex's vision sensors are used extensively in factories around the world to help automate production and ensure excellent product quality. As the world's leading machine vision company, Cognex has sold more than 350,000 machine vision systems since its establishment in 1981 and has accumulated profits of more than 2 billion U.S. dollars. Cognex is headquartered in Natick, Massachusetts and has regional offices and distribution offices in North America, Japan, Europe, Asia and Latin America.

Reprinted from: Packaging Expo