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Omlox, the world’s first positioning standard for industry
Omlox is a new open standard enabling integration of all existing technologies such as UWB, BLE, RFID, 5G or GPS to deliver positioning data via a uniform interface. Already adopted by more than 60 industry partners from all over Europe, Asia and the USA, the initiators’ goal is to make it easier for industrial customers to use hardware and software from different vendors. Standard interfaces to connect all products have already been defined, enabling the
location and tracking of forklifts, drones, driverless transport systems or tools from different manufacturers with pinpoint accuracy. Users can even locate devices inside buildings with accuracy down to the millimeter range. The combined use of ultra-precise, robust positioning via ultra-wideband with other
tracking tech is the key to industry positioning technologies. Industrial companies can already start transferring existing standalone solutions into this future-proof, open system.
PROFIBUS & PROFINET International – PIUK
www.omlox.com
4Sight V2 – take a different view on automatic print inspection
The difficulty of checking the presence, location and legibility of print, barcodes and specific artwork on packaging can not be underestimated and the launch of 4Sight last year addressed some of these issues. Working with SICK, we have been able to show how customers can avoid expensive reworks, packaging waste and, worse case scenario, retailer fines by ensuring all products leave the factory with legible codes in the correct location.
The 4Sight application has already received global interest, particularly from customers
Hultafors Tools’ NEW Range of SCREWDRIVERS
Precision, quality and ergonomics are the hallmarks of these superb new products.
Hultafors Tools has launched a new range of Screwdrivers for professional craftsmen and women. With VDE Screwdrivers specially designed for electricians – including tested and certified SL/PZ and VOLTAGE TESTER models - theres over 80 other SLOTTED, PHILIPS, POZIDRIV, TORX® STUBBY Screwdrivers, plus Hex Drivers and Bit Holders that can be bought individually or in sets – or by size - to suit the jobs you have in hand.
Researched and developed with craftsmen and women for professional use, they all have a
superb ergonomic design for optimal comfort. The long rubber-coated handles ensures grip for precision and maximal transmission of power. The handle is made from durable PPC plastic with a coating of age-resistant and easy-to-grip rubber.
Hultafors Tools 01484 854788
www.hultafors.co.uk
looking for an alternative to expensive OCR/OCV products. 4Sight uses a different, focussed approach to inline print quality inspection which does not follow the usual OCR/OCV route of teaching fonts. By using our detailed understanding of coding equipment and the characteristics of what they print, AutoCoding Systems has been able to develop a product which is adaptable to differing requirements, putting the user at the core of what they deem to be acceptable print quality – taking into account factors such as printing technology, speed of line and processing time.
The unique feature of 4Sight is Inspection Depth which gives users the choice to define the
level of quality required for their inspection. The objective is to determine, with a high level of confidence, that the print is of adequate quality for the specific application. The user can decide on the print quality tolerance thresholds to define what is considered a good read, bad read and poor read on a per product basis. The deeper the inspection depth, the greater the processing time, but even at the highest inspection depth with the lowest tolerances, delivering exceptional results both in terms of quality and accuracy, the speed of inspection is faster and more reliable than conventional OCR.
The latest version of 4Sight delivers even more flexibility and functionality than its
predecessor. With the ability to combine inspections, multiple inspections can take place simultaneously. Users will have the ability to configure up to 4 different inspections, including print, barcodes or artwork, across a range of up to 4 cameras. For example, one camera could perform a print inspection in two different areas of the field of view, each with its own region of interest and settings. Alternatively, one camera could perform a print inspection plus a 2D barcode read in the same area, whilst another camera inspects specific packaging artwork.
SBES Space-Bit, the Social Distancing Wrist Band
Introducing the SBES Space-Bit, the wristband which alerts and traces if workers get in each other’s safe-space. It is perfect for all work environments. Should two wearers become
closer than 2 metres the SBES Space-Bit will vibrate and has an LED to alert the users to separate. Each SBES Space-Bit will automatically store the ID and contact dates of each alert. It has a rechargeable lithium battery and a full charge lasts up to 72 hours. The SBES Space-Bit is IP67 Waterproof and dust resistant plus CE, FCC and FDA Certi ed.
Contact Tracking • Each wristband has a unique MAC address • It records every person wearing an SBES Space-Bit who comes into close contact • Up to 20,000 Contact records stored • Transfer contact records storage to APP via Bluetooth® BLE 5.0
SBES Space-Bit 01737 226622
www.sbes.co.uk
46 JULY/AUGUST 2020 | FACTORY&HANDLINGSOLUTIONS With three different set-up options; standalone, printer-led or integrated into a code
deployment solution; even greater flexibility is offered. The newly enhanced HMI offers users easy-to-navigate, clear drop-down menus, with explanatory descriptions where relevant. The step-by-step Wizards ensure that new users, with the relevant permissions, can hit the ground running, creating new inspection configurations or loading existing inspection configurations with ease.
Managing Director, Mike Hughes, stated, “The 4Sight product is a game-changer when it
comes to automatic print inspection. Many companies veer away from automatic print inspection because historically it’s been expensive, unreliable and complicated to set-up. 4Sight alleviates these fears by offering a viable alternative to OCR/OCV methodology. Many applications outside of pharmaceutical now don’t need to rely on OCR/OCV. 4Sight offers the accuracy of OCR but at a consistent level without the usual nuisance stops. It allows an acceptable level of print degradation, specified by the user, before determining that the print is a bad read.”
Autocoding 01928 790444
www.autocodingsystems.com
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