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Eight Tips for Optimal Machine Vision Lighting

  
Lighting plays a key role in the performance of a machine vision system.  Optimal lighting yields high contrast images that are read reliably and consistently by the vision system, saving time, effort, and money in the long run.  This white paper outlines eight helpful tips for choosing the optimal lighting solution for a machine vision application.
 

TTC: High Production Output at Low Costs

  
Learn how Track, Trace and Control solutions help manufacturers cut cost, cut waste, automate critical manufacturing processes, and increase yields—all critical elements in today’s economic environment.
 

Automated Data Collection Improves Safety and Efficiency in Clinical Applications

  
An in-depth evaluation of barcodes and value-added barcode reading subsystems for lab instruments
 

Shedding Light on Machine Vision

  
For effective machine vision, the first step in devising a vision system should be the lighting. This paper reviews important criteria for setting up an effective lighting system.
 

Review of Direct Part Marking Methods

  
Reviews a wide variety of methods for marking objects with machine-readable symbols in order to track them through the entire life cycle.
 

Understanding Optical Character Recognition

  
Learn about the uses of OCR with linear and 2D barcodes.
 

Basics of ESD Safety

  
Discusses electrostatic discharge (ESD) and the importance of safety precautions in manufacturing environments.
 

Technical Considerations for ESD Safety

  
Learn how to master ESD control in automated electronics manufacturing. 
 

Data Matrix Sets the Standard for Identification

  
Discusses the use of Data Matrix symbols on thousands of diverse items to provide accurate identification, safeguard product integrity, and keep production processes flowing efficiently.
 

Understanding 2D Symbol Verification

  
Reviews the strict criteria for Data Matrix symbol quality verification as outlined in several industry standards.
 

Three Ways to Enhance Packaging Line Performance

  
Learn how machine vision OCR (optical character recognition) can be used in packaging lines to more efficiently ensure compliance with date and lot tracking regulations.
 

Application of Data Matrix Verification Standards

  
Discusses the implementation of Data Matrix quality standards and U.S. Department of Defense MIL-STD-130.
 

Using Automated Cap Inspection to Prevent Medical Errors

  
A cap inspection system is one solution to improve error prevention processes. By inspecting test tubes and caps to collect detailed information such as diameter, cap color, and cap type, instrument manufacturers no longer need to engineer for the worst case scenario.
 

Bar Code Basics

  
An overview of fixed-mount bar code scanners: how they work, what they can and can't do, and how they can meet your specific requirements.
 

Symbol Reconstruction in Barcoding Applications

  
Symbol reconstruction ensures data capture in environments where symbol quality, location, and orientation cannot always be controlled.
 

How to equip robots with readers

  
 

Best Practices for Embedding Megapixel Sensors

  
 

Electronics and Mechanical Components

  
 

Next-Generation Bar Code Readers Streamline Analytical Process

  
 

Consistent traceability of PCBs guaranteed with Data Matrix symbols

  
Learn how to guarantee consistent traceability of the PCBs with Data Matrix.
 

Bar Code Readers Increase WIP Visibility for Industrial Appliance Manufacturer

  
Learn how a successful operation of the production process rests on the quality of the symbol
used to identify the product and the bar code readers used to decode it.
 

Error-Proofing Food Packaging Processes

  
End of Line verification solutions use barcode readers, such as the QX Hawk imager, to detect incorrect labels and stop immediately the assembly line, providing extra security to the packing operation.
 

Microscan helps Laser Devices hit its target for UID marking

  
Learn what assistance do military and law enforcement personnel use aiming assistance to make their
weapons more accurate.
 

Data Matrix symbols help cut waste and save time

  
Learn how Data Matrix is helping Biosite to reduce waste, save time, and save lives when every minute counts.
 

MS-860 Scanning AIAG Shipping Labels

  
Learn how to read multiple bar codes without slowing the production line.
 

Bar Codes on Specimen Tubes

  
Learn what bar code scanner do manufacturer of automated clinical diagnostic use to track the location of specimen tubes.
 

Automatic Verification of Lottery Tickets

  
Learn how do manufacturers automate lottery kiosks by embedding a bar code reader inside.
 

Automated Pallet Tracking for Monitoring Packaging & Distribution

  
Learn what fixed bar code readers are used for an automated pallet tracking.
 

High Speed Data Matrix Application

  
A leading manufacturer of document processing equipment needed to integrate a Data Matrix reader into their equipment to accommodate customers who use Data Matrix as their control code.
 

Pharmaceutical Packaging Applications with I-PAK

  
Four common pharmaceutical applications using Visionscape I-PAK, including date/lot code verification and bright stock identification, as well as a variety of other package, label or product inspections.
 

Machine Vision System Comparison

  
Describes differences between AutoVISION software, Visionscape software, Visionscape GigE vision, PC-based vision, smart camera systems, and more.
 

Handheld Reader Comparison

  
View a comparison of Microscan's line of handheld Auto ID barcode readers.
 

Data Matrix Verification FAQ

  
The purpose of Data Matrix symbol verification is to ensure reliable and consistent symbol quality through the supply chain. This document addresses Frequently Asked Questions about Data Matrix verification.
 

Embedded Bar Code Reader Comparison

  
View a comparison of Microscan's line of embedded bar code readers.
 

Guidelines for Embedding a Reader

  
Reveals four important areas engineers need to consider in order to successfully embed a bar code reader.
 

Scan Envelope Defined

  
 

Lighting Effects and Solution Comparison

  
View a comparison of NERLITE machine vision lighting products and examples of each light in use.
 

Data Matrix Capacity Chart

  
 

Fundamentals of PDF417 Symbology

  
 

Lab Automation Solutions

  
Microscan's line of solutions for the lab automation industry.
 

Instrument Sterilization Solutions

  
Microscan's line of solutions for instrument sterilization.
 

Clinical Diagnostics Solutions

  
Microscan's line of solutions for clinical diagnostics.
 

Packaging Solutions

  
Microscan's line of solutions for the packaging industry.
 

Electronics Solutions

  
Microscan's line of solutions for the electronics industry.