Microscan
Microscan is a global leader in technology for precision data acquisition and control solutions serving a wide range of automation and OEM applications. Founded in 1982, Microscan has a strong history of technology innovation which includes the invention of the first laser diode barcode scanner and the 2D symbology, Data Matrix. Today, Microscan remains a technology leader in automatic identification and machine vision with extensive solutions for ID tracking, traceability and inspection.
Microscan focuses on technologies of automatic identification (auto ID), machine vision, and illumination with application solutions ranging from basic barcode reading up to complex machine vision inspection, gauging, and measurement. Our solutions help manufacturers around the world drive down cost and waste, automate critical manufacturing processes, and increase yields.
Microscan has a strong history of technology innovation. We revolutionized the auto ID industry in the early 1980s with the invention of the first laser-diode barcode scanner, and with the invention of the 2D symbology, Data Matrix.
Today, Microscan continues to be a recognized technology leader within the auto ID industry through continuous new product development in the areas of barcode reading and machine vision.
Applications using Microscan products include:
- Validated Pharmaceutical label inspection
- Inline high speed poorly degraded 2D Data Matrix at 36,000 per hour
- Inline high speed Krones label inspection
- Product alignment to 50µm
- Process monitoring for chain link distortion
- PCB solder joint inspection
- High speed electrode gauging and surface flaw detection at 1,000 per minute
- Label presence, skew and print quality verification