Product and Package Traceability
Get full product and packaging traceability to catch errors early, stay compliant, and protect your brand.
Barcode Scanning & Tracking
Applications
Maximize read rates. Increase throughput. Keep everything moving.
Barcodes are the backbone of efficient manufacturing and logistics, enabling seamless tracking from production to delivery and point of sale. Fast, accurate scans keep your operations moving—reducing errors, minimizing downtime, and improving throughput. Today’s advanced barcode scanning technologies deliver higher accuracy, faster read rates, and real-time visibility to end no-reads and enhance traceability across your entire supply chain.
Cognex barcode reading: built for speed and precision across applications
Cognex barcode reading solutions are designed to meet the demands of all kinds of fast-paced manufacturing and logistics environments. From rugged handheld readers to compact fixed-mount scanners, our AI-powered technology helps you scan smarter and boost performance across your operations.
Cognex barcode scanning solutions support a wide range of applications, including:
- Real-time tracking of EV batteries, components, and finished goods
- Inventory management, traceability, and quality control in food and beverage production
- Precise monitoring of automotive parts and components
- Counterfeit prevention through unique device identification (UDI)
- Verification of accuracy and safety for medical equipment and supplies
- Scanning and traceability for consumer packaging and inventory management
- Track and trace aerospace parts like blisks and engine components
Simplify barcode reading. Supercharge performance.
The Cognex DataMan Series transforms barcode scanning with AI-powered technology that delivers exceptional accuracy, speed, and reliability for any application, from simple to complex. Whether you need fixed-mount or handheld readers, DataMan devices are designed for fast setup, intuitive operation, and superior performance, even in the most demanding environments.
- Achieve industry-leading read rates
- Ensure reliable traceability from production to delivery
- Boost efficiency and minimize downtime
- Access self-learning resources and global expert support
With Cognex, barcode reading becomes smarter, faster, and more reliable, helping you optimize operations and stay ahead of the competition.
See How Leading Manufacturers Achieve Smarter Traceability with Cognex
Automated Inspection Increases Quality for Unilever
Total QA Automation
Fully automated quality check process (integrity of cap, cap color, data code validation, label alignment, product code verified)
Better Products – No Sweat
Overall quality of deodorant products improved
Redeploying Staff Power
Helps deliver on Ward Automation’s brand promise of exceptional quality
Panpass Technology Digitally Transforms Yunmen Wine Group’s Product Lifecycle Management
Outstanding Accuracy
Enhanced quality and efficiency with 99.9% code reading accuracy
Comprehensive Tracking
Improved traceability and transparency of the supply chain
Reputation Defense
Strengthened brand protection and customer loyalty
How Soft Robotics Overcame Polybag Challenges During Reinventory Process
Picking Up the Pace
Consistently processes 500 polybag units per hour
Higher Quality + Cost Savings
Delivered greater cost savings and quality of performance than manual operations
Near-Perfect Performance
Achieved 99.9% read rates which significantly reduced cost and time of manual re-work