With the growing demand for automation and digital traceability in the automotive industry, accurate and reliable production processes are critical. Many manufacturers integrate Direct Part Marking (DPM) code reading technology to ensure quality control and traceability. However, this comes with challenges:

An automotive component manufacturer faced challenges reading a 10x10mm DataMatrix code laser-printed on rough, uneven piston rod surfaces during production. Water droplets and oil stains often covered the codes, causing significant reductions in contrast. Additionally, the vibration and high temperatures conditions further complicated the code reading process, making conventional code readers ineffective. These issues jeopardized the production line's efficiency and failed to meet the strict reading rate requirement of 99.94%.

A metal precision manufacturer faced difficulties in reading both 5x5mm DataMatrix codes laser-printed on highly reflective parts at the same time in processing. The combination of low contrast and surface glare made it impossible for standard code readers to capture the code accurately, affecting the production line's efficiency.

A leading television manufacturer faced a significant challenge in their production line: reading a 5x5mm DataMatrix label code positioned at a 40-degree tilt and over 210mm away. Traditional code readers struggled with the label's small size and difficult angle, causing delays and inaccuracies that impacted overall productivity.

Electronic component manufacturers demand high precision and stability in reading codes on rapidly rotating reels of electronic components. Even the slightest error can lead to a decline in product quality or reduced production efficiency. Code128, a high-density linear barcode, possesses certain characteristics that sometimes make it difficult to read or result in outputting erroneous content, such as poor print quality, low lighting and contrast, distortion, or deformation. Therefore, employing high-performance industrial code readers to decipher Code128 on electronic component reels can significantly enhance the accuracy and speed of the production line, reducing manual intervention and elevating both production efficiency and product quality.

To track the manufacturing process and product information, a QR code containing batch number, manufacturer and patient information is engraved on the dental mold. The dental molds are then vacuum sealed to ensure their integrity during transportation and storage.

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