Microscan

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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.

Tue, 07/10/2012 - 12:25
Barcode and Machine Vision Products for Automated Lab Processing Microscan demonstrates latest products at Clinical Lab Expo 2012
Tue, 07/10/2012 - 12:25
(Microscan: Renton, WA) -- Microscan, a global technology leader in barcode, machine vision, and lighting solutions, will demonstrate its latest products, designed to ensure process traceability and increase throughput in clinical applications, in…
Microscan Releases Machine Vision Package Inspection System Designed for pharmaceutical and packaging applications requiring inspection, data, and lot verification
Mon, 06/25/2012 - 14:14
(Microscan: Renton, WA) -- Microscan, developer of precision data acquisition and control systems, has added the I-PAK SE2 stainless-steel enclosure to its Visionscape I-PAK machine vision inspection system. The I-PAK SE2 is designed to meet the…
Machine Vision Lighting Course and Demos at The Vision Show Proper lighting is essential to the success of any machine vision application
Fri, 04/27/2012 - 10:49
(Microscan: Renton, WA) -- Microscan Systems Inc., developer of precision data acquisition/control systems including machine vision and barcode solutions, will offer a machine vision lighting course and product demonstrations at The Vision Show.…
NERLITE Smart Series Machine Vision Lighting for Industrial Applications The better the lighting, the better to see the part or mark
Wed, 10/12/2011 - 13:07
(Microscan: Renton, WA) -- Microscan announces the rollout of its new NERLITE Smart Series machine vision lighting product line. A global leader in barcode, machine vision, and lighting solutions, Microscan recognizes the critical role that proper…
Vision HAWK Smart Camera for Packaging Operations A fully integrated vision system for packaging industries
Fri, 09/23/2011 - 11:56
(Microscan: Renton, WA) -- Microscan, a global technology leader in bar code, machine vision, and lighting solutions, has released the Vision HAWK smart camera, built for high performance in rugged packaging and production environments.…
Three Ways to Enhance Packaging Line Performance Optical character recognition ensures reliable process control
Wed, 07/27/2011 - 05:30
Optical character recognition (OCR) is a vision system tool that is widely used in the packaging industry. Like bar code technology, OCR is a data-capture methodology. Its primary advantage is that it encodes information in a format that is both…
Eight Tips for Optimal Machine Vision Lighting How does lighting affect a vision application?
Mon, 07/11/2011 - 14:28
Machine vision systems rely on quality images for quality output. High-quality images enable a system to accurately interpret the information extracted from an object under inspection, resulting in reliable, repeatable system performance. The…
Smart Camera a “Perfect Fit” for Clinical Instrument Manufacturers Automates inspection tasks such as cap presence, color matching, and test-tube identification
Wed, 06/29/2011 - 11:37
(Microscan: Renton, WA) -- Microscan, a global supplier of embedded barcode scanners and imagers for life sciences, has announced its new Vision MINI smart camera. A small, fully integrated vision system, the ultra-compact Vision MINI is designed…
Three Innovations for Machine Vision Software and Smart Cameras Simplifies setup and deployment of machine vision applications
Wed, 06/08/2011 - 11:23
(Microscan: Renton, WA) -- Microscan, a global leader in barcode, machine vision, and lighting solutions, has introduced the AutoVISION family of machine vision products. The product line includes the HAWK and Vision MINI smart cameras, as well as…
Free Online Bar Code Generator Launched Create, save, and e-mail custom bar codes
Thu, 05/12/2011 - 09:09
(Microscan: Renton, WA) -- Microscan, a global technology leader for track and trace solutions, has introduced a free online barcode generator that allows visitors to create, save, and e-mail custom barcodes from the Microscan website. More than…