Revolutionizing Warehouse Efficiency with Basler’s Autofocus Multi-Code Reading Solution
Precision and efficiency across conditions and formats
Barcodes, along with other types of codes and code-reading systems, have transformed warehouse workflows by speeding up data entry, inventory management, and checkout processes. As the warehouse automation industry advances, application requirements have become more demanding. Traditional methods like scanning one by one, either with a handheld scanner or an overhead camera, which can only scan one code at a time, can no longer keep up. The industry needs a more efficient solution.
The challenge of manual scanning and palletizing processing
Warehouse operations hinge on efficiency and accuracy. However, challenges in processing large volumes of products can cause unexpected delays and errors.
Manual scanning is time-consuming and cumbersome
A major challenge in bar code reading is the delay due to manual scanning. Workers typically scan bar codes on individual product boxes before stacking them layer by layer onto pallets. After completing one layer, they repeat the process for the next, continuing until all layers are scanned and stacked.
Prone to human error and scanning limitations
Workers may accidentally miss a code due to fatigue or distractions. A missed scan often results in time-consuming rework and can require the entire pallet to be unloaded and rescanned in case of mismatches. This compounds the inefficiency of the manual scanning process, especially during peak periods or high-volume operations.
How does multiple code reading help?
The solution has leveled up from single code reading to using advanced camera-based systems to scan multiple codes all at once.
With multiple or multi-code reading, you can simultaneously scan barcodes, QR codes, PDF417 codes, data matrix codes, and Aztec codes. Whether you're in retail, logistics, or manufacturing, this technology makes it simpler and faster to process and organize goods and shipments.
Many of these multi-code readers can handle various barcode formats and sizes that make them adaptable to different applications. This comes in handy with complex scenarios, such as shipping labels with several codes, where the multiple code reader can process all the codes in tandem.
Basler's multi-code reading vision solution provides efficiency at every layer
Basler’s overhead autofocus camera system transforms warehouse automation by bringing code reading processes to a new level. Instead of scanning boxes one by one, workers can now streamline their workflow in only two steps:
Place multiple boxes of the same height on a single layer.
Capture an image of all the QR codes on the boxes with one click. The software will then process and read all codes simultaneously.
This process is repeated for each subsequent layer, with the system’s integrated autofocus technology adapting to varying distances between layers.
The result? Faster processing, fewer errors, and improved operational efficiency.
The technology behind Basler’s advantage
Basler’s overhead autofocus camera system integrates cutting-edge imaging technologies to provide unmatched precision and performance:
Simultaneous multi-code recognition: Scan and process multiple QR codes across an entire pallet layer in one go.
Integrated autofocus capability: Adjusts automatically to different layer heights for consistently accurate reads.
Support for diverse code types: Powered by Basler’s pylon vTools software, the system supports various codes, including QR codes, barcodes, PDF417, data matrix, and Aztec codes.
Products for this solution
Looking to implement a comparable solution? These products will help you.
