In-Sight 3800 Series
General-purpose, AI-powered vision system designed to handle high-speed, high-resolution inspections across a wide range of manufacturing applications.
Smarter code reading for serialization and traceability in pharma
As serialization and traceability standards tighten worldwide, pharmaceutical manufacturers must adopt smarter, faster ways to track every product through the supply chain. Pharmaceutical and vaccine manufacturers face increasing pressure to comply with global serialization and traceability regulations, such as:
- U.S. Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DCSA): Requires pharmaceutical serialization, traceability, and verification to protect patients from counterfeit or unsafe drugs.
- European Union Falsified Medicines Directive (EU FMD): Mandates safety features and end-to-end traceability on prescription medicines to prevent falsified products from reaching consumers.
Meeting global serialization requirements demands more than basic code reading. Today, manufacturers need high-performance barcode scanners and machine vision systems to handle complex packaging and challenging environments. Enhancing read rates helps manufacturers maintain compliance and strengthen the integrity of the drug distribution process by:
- Aggregation: Links individual vials or blister packs to cartons and cases, ensuring every unit can be traced.
- Rework tracking: Monitors corrections such as relabeling or repackaging, providing a clear record of any adjustments.
With advanced machine vision, AI analytics, and fast barcode verification, manufacturers can quickly spot issues and help keep every step of the drug distribution process safe and secure.
Cognex barcode readers track multiple barcodes on aggregated cartons.
Overcoming inspection challenges with advanced machine vision
Traditional serialization and code-reading methods often rely on offline testing or manual checks. This slows production and increases the risk of undetected errors. Inconsistent code quality, packaging defects, and labeling mistakes can compromise pharmaceutical serialization efforts, leading to costly recalls, wasted product, or delayed vaccine distribution.
Cognex technology addresses these challenges with AI-powered vision systems and high-speed barcode reading solutions that deliver automated, in-line inspection and verification. By reducing manual intervention and providing real-time feedback, Cognex solutions improve efficiency, maintain compliance, and help manufacturers stay ahead of regulatory requirements.
Cognex solutions deliver speed, accuracy, and compliance for pharma serialization
Cognex combines advanced machine vision, AI technology, and high-speed barcode reading to help pharmaceutical and vaccine manufacturers achieve complete serialization and traceability. These solutions ensure the authenticity of drugs and support global compliance requirements.
These Cognex technologies make serialization, tracking, and tracing seamless:
- DataMan barcode scanners: provide reliable pharmaceutical serialization and real-time barcode verification to catch unreadable or incorrect codes early. HDR+ imaging enhances contrast for reliable reads on reflective or curved packaging.
- In-Sight vision systems: perform dual tasks simultaneously – reading barcodes and OCR – to streamline packaging and maintain complete traceability. Pre-trained OCR font libraries enhance the speed and accuracy of character recognition, even on labels that are difficult to read. Enable complete traceability with reliable data capture for regulatory reporting.
Cognex provides manufacturers with the confidence, expertise, and tools necessary to secure every step of the drug supply chain, backed by a robust support network of experts and on-demand resources.