Question 1

Can scanners read Direct Part Marking on metal?

Accepted Answer

Yes — our 2D imagers with DPM-tuned decoders read dot-peen and laser-etched Data Matrix codes on metal, plastic and ceramic components reliably.

Question 2

Will the hardware integrate with our MES?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Most factories run our scanners in HID-keyboard mode into existing MES screens. For event-level integration we provide SDKs for Android, iOS and Windows.

Question 3

Are these suitable for ATEX zones?

Accepted Answer

Standard industrial scanners are not ATEX rated. We supply ATEX Zone 1/21 and Zone 2/22 certified handhelds and printers separately — talk to us if any of your scanning happens in a hazardous zone.

Question 4

Can we get fixed-mount imagers for conveyors?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Honeywell, Cognex and Zebra fixed-mount imagers for in-line read-and-verify on conveyors and station feeds, with industrial Ethernet and PLC integration.

Question 5

How do you handle multi-site rollouts?

Accepted Answer

Devices ship asset-tagged and pre-configured to your MES test instance per plant, with phased delivery aligned to your IT and operations cutover plan.

Question 6

What lead times should we expect?

Accepted Answer

Standard rugged scanners ship next-day from UK stock. Fixed-mount imagers and ATEX-certified kit typically run 4-6 weeks.

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