Traceability & Barcode Scanning Automation

Midwest Engineered Systems designs and builds automation systems that take advantage of automated barcode and 2D matrix code scanning systems as part of the manufacturing traceability process.  Embedded code reading goes hand-in-hand with complex, fast-moving production and conveyor lines or routing material through entire facilities. Code data can be used to continuously track the progress of work throughout an assembly line.

Integrating the 2D matrix and barcode scanning capability into the production automation system eliminates issues found when relying on individuals to manually scan the barcode on every item as it travels through the system.  The integration also helps keep the conveyor line moving more efficiently with minimal slowdowns and mistakes. Additionally, 2D matrix scanning be can easily mounted on the EOAT of a robot or simply incorporated into a conveyor system.

Automated 2D matrix scanning systems are used by all major distribution and production centers around the globe and are common in assembly lines and pharmaceutical production. Historically this activity had to be done by hand, which is far more prone to mistakes as well as a much slower, labor-intensive process. However, automated vision systems dramatically increase the speed and accuracy at which materials can be processed and sorted automatically without leaving the conveyor system. Barcode and matrix code scanning systems are crucial for traceability not only during the assembly process but also in tracking the part through its lifecycle.