Supercharge your logistics operations
with smart automation technology
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See how machine vision transforms outbound logistics for speed, accuracy, and efficiency
Accelerate Inbound Goods Processing
No matter the size of your operation, maintaining efficiency in receiving inbound goods is crucial as demand grows. High-performance image-based barcode readers allow you to process incoming products faster and track them more effectively throughout the facility.
By leveraging intelligent warehouse automation, you can minimize errors, increase throughput, and enhance visibility across your supply chain.
Hands-free inbound scanning
for faster package processing
Pallet scanning
with large depth-of-field and FoV pallet scanning systems
Inbound product categorization
to speed up sorting and improve inventory accuracy
Automated inbound receiving
with overhead scanning systems
Say goodbye to delays, errors, and bottlenecks
Discover how inbound logistics automation keeps your business moving faster, smarter, and more profitably.
Optimize traceability automation
Track every item with 99% accuracy to reduce product loss.
Reduce labor costs
Eliminate the need for manual barcode scanning and sorting, saving time, decreasing labor costs, and reducing human error.
Fulfill orders faster
Speed up the picking, packing, and shipping processes to meet increasing customer demands.
Streamline your supply chain
Improve overall supply chain efficiency and visibility with intelligent automation.
Industry-leading technology to transform your logistics processes
Vision systems & cameras
Vision systems inspect and analyze products during logistics.
Integrating these systems boosts accuracy, speed, and consistency in your quality control activities, while reducing waste for higher efficiency and reduced costs.
Dimensioning systems
Dimensioning systems with compact, industrial smart cameras capture moving objects in both 3D and 2D.
These systems automate tasks such as container fill measurement, quality inspection, object detection, label placement guidance, and more.
Hands-free barcode scanners
Cognex barcode scanners (also called "readers") capture 1D and 2D barcodes. These fixed industrial scanners track almost every item in industry and commerce.
These devices not only decode information to track parts or shipments, but also help manage inventory, verify product authenticity, and more.
“The fact that we are changing over all of our technology to Cognex speaks to our confidence in them.”
-Brian Poveromo, Director of Facilities and Maintenance, American Eagle Outfitters
American Eagle Outfitters transformed its omnichannel operations with the help of DataMan barcode readers, achieving impressive 99% read rates and significantly improving efficiency and accuracy across its distribution centers.
This increased throughput and reduced costly no-reads, enabling American Eagle to optimize both fulfillment speed and accuracy to meet rising customer expectations.
Transform your operations today.
Explore how our logistics solutions can work for you.
Logistics Solutions FAQs
What is a pallet scanning system, and how does it improve warehouse efficiency?
A pallet scanning system uses fixed-mount barcode scanners to quickly and accurately scan pallets as they move through a warehouse. This reduces the need for manual scanning, improves efficiency, and minimizes rework.
The Cognex Pallet Scanning System, equipped with the DataMan 470 and high-speed steerable mirror, captures images of barcodes on pallets even when they are degraded, torn, or covered by reflective materials like plastic wrap.
What are the benefits of using hands-free barcode scanners over handheld scanners?
Hands-free scanners, also called "fixed-mount scanners", maximize productivity by reducing manual handling time, improving employee safety, and minimizing wear and tear on equipment since scanners are stationary and not repeatedly handled by operators.
Hands-free scanners also improve accuracy at inbound docks by verifying freight against manifests, streamline order fulfillment, and speed up palletizing and truck loading processes, enhancing traceability and reducing manual handling.
How does hands-free scanning contribute to faster package processing?
By eliminating the need to pick up and put down handheld scanners, hands-free scanning speeds up the process. Cognex customers have decreased manual package processing times by 60% with hands-free scanning.
What are the benefits of using automated parcel solutions in warehouse operations?
Automated parcel solutions boost accuracy and speed, essential for meeting customer demands in today's fast-paced business environment. With automation, warehouses can handle larger volumes with less manual intervention, minimizing errors, lowering costs, and ensuring parcels and packages are quickly and correctly routed for outbound logistics.
What role does a fixed-mount barcode scanner play in parcel automation?
DataMan fixed-mount barcode scanners capture high-speed, accurate reads of barcodes on moving parcels. They’re ideal for parcel automation in warehouses and distribution centers, supporting the smooth, hands-free processing of inbound and outbound items, which increases throughput and accuracy in identifying, tracking, sorting, and routing parcels.
How do we approach integrating new automation systems with our existing infrastructure?
At Cognex, we facilitate seamless integration of new automation systems with your existing infrastructure through:
- Expert Partnerships: We work with certified integrators to ensure a smooth transition with minimal disruption.
- Flexible Communication: Our Cognex Connect suite supports open-standard Ethernet and Fieldbus protocols for easy connection to various PLCs and automation devices.
- Pre-Configured Solutions: We offer ready-to-use templates and drivers for major robotic systems, streamlining the integration process.
- Network Compatibility: Our vision systems use standard TCP/IP protocols, simplifying configuration and network management.
By employing these strategies, Cognex ensures a seamless integration that enhances your operations while maintaining system continuity.
How scalable and customizable are warehouse automation solutions for our specific needs?
Cognex provides highly scalable and customizable warehouse automation solutions designed to meet your specific needs through:
- Flexible System Architecture: Our modular solutions allow you to start with key components and expand as your business grows, from automating a single process to an entire warehouse.
- Customizable Software: Cognex vision systems and barcode readers feature powerful software, such as the In-Sight Vision Suite software, which is common across all In-Sight® products and allows developers access to tools and utilities to configure, manage, and maintain all their In-Sight products.
- Industry-Specific Adaptations: Our solutions are tailored to different sectors, from e-commerce to manufacturing logistics, ensuring optimal performance in your unique environment.
- Scalable Performance: As throughput increases, our systems scale efficiently, with barcode readers capable of processing thousands of packages per hour with sub-150 millisecond scan times.
These features ensure Cognex solutions grow with your business, delivering both efficiency and adaptability.
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