Data Capture Technology
in Manufacturing
Data Capture for manufacturing, Industrial and warehouse and warehousing operations require a large range of data collection devices and wireless networks designed to withstand excessive temperatures and rugged environments, as well as large bulky items.
RF Tagging on Large Items: Radio Frequency (RF) tags on pallets and cartons can be read automatically as they pass through warehouse and distribution center doors using fixed RF readers.
Shipping boxes: Area imagers are able to read the 2D symbology frequently used by 3PL shippers like UPS and FedEx. Linear bar codes may be read from different short-range directions, reducing the need to handle the packages excessively for scanning.
Long-Range Scanning: Using long-range laser scanners for scanning items shelved up high and carton labels, prove to be essential with personnel now able to scan lengths sometimes up to 40 ft., doing away with the need for ladders to scan labels.
Short-Range Scanning: Linear imaging technology is used for inventory management in short-distance product scanning (up to about 20 inches) proving an exceptional of reading bar codes that have been damaged during transport, storage, or retrieval. Laser and cordless scanners are also used with vehicle-mounted computers to provide better flexibility and safety in scanning.