- Manufacturing & logistics
Barcode scanners
The challenge
In automated logistics, conveyor belts transport products labeled with barcodes and inscriptions that must be read reliably for sorting and tracking. Barcode scanning and OCR are therefore essential for correct decision-making. High conveyor speeds demand sharp imaging at full throughput, while varying product heights and distances require continuous, fast focus adjustment. Imaging systems must combine high-speed acquisition with dynamic autofocus to maintain readability under all conditions, ensuring reliable automation and maximum logistics efficiency.
Our solution
Liquid lenses and fast steering mirrors significantly enhance the performance of modern barcode readers. Liquid lenses provide millisecond-fast autofocus, ensuring accurate barcode capture even when object distance changes rapidly. Their wide working distance range, from 50 mm to infinity, supports both handheld scanners and fixed camera installations across diverse logistics and manufacturing setups. Fast steering mirrors extend the effective field of view without mechanical movement, allowing larger scan areas while eliminating wear-prone moving parts. Together, these technologies deliver faster reading, higher reliability, and greater system flexibility for high-throughput barcode scanning applications.
Why Optotune for barcode scanners
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