An Easy Read, An Easy Choice

Cognex offers the most advanced technology available for 1-D barcode and for 2-D Data Matrix code reading. Regardless of the barcode symbology, size, quality, printing method, or surface the codes are marked on, we can read it!

Combined with the best performing hardware on the market, in both handheld and fixed-mount reader formats, Cognex can successfully read codes that other readers cannot. As a result, image-based readers are rapidly replacing laser scanners in a wide range of manufacturing and logistics applications.

Two powerful Cognex patented algorithms, 1DMax+™ and 2DMax+™, provide the most advanced solutions in barcode software available for reading virtually every type of barcode symbology, every time, with unsurpassed read rates.

For 1-D barcodes

1DMax+ is our best-in-class reading tool optimized for omnidirectional barcode reading that can handle extreme variations. When paired with Hotbars™ technology, even damaged codes can be read quickly.

For 2-D codes

2DMax+ technology pioneered the adoption of 2-D Data Matrix and QR coding in many industries for direct part marking and high speed applications.

Washed Out
Washed Out

 

Badly Printed
Badly Printed

Curved Surfaces
Curved Surfaces

 

Thick Printing
Thick Printing

Damage and Warped Printing
Damaged and
Warped Printing

Extreme Perspective
Extreme Perspective

Finder Degradation
Finder Degradation

Poor Focus
Poor Focus

Specularity
Specularity

Scratched
Scratched

Faded
Faded

Noisy Background
Noisy Background

Blurring
Blurring

Multiple Codes in the field of view
Multiple Codes
in the field of view

Low Contrast
Low Contrast

Uneven Lighting
Uneven Lighting

           

If you’re thinking “all of this performance must come at a price”, this is not true. Cognex readers are cost effective and attractive alternatives to laser scanners on the factory floor.

So now is the time to look at image-based ID readers. For the best read rates, maximum reliability and even the highest speed applications—come to Cognex—we can read it!