DC Velocity - March 2010

Ready to read: Cognex Corp. has announced the newest addition to its DataMan family of ID readers. The new DataMan

200 adds Ethernet connectivity and liquid lens technology to a small, high-performance fixed-mount reader. Ethernet connectivity gives DataMan 200 users the advantages of real-time data and image transfer, and easier integration with plant controllers and information networks.

Liquid lens technology, an optional feature of the DataMan 200, provides greater focal range, ease of setup, and faster response time. This technology adjusts the camera’s focus by applying an electrical charge to fluid within the lens. With liquid lens technology, autofocus is achieved with a single software command. The lens also provides exceptional depth of field and field of view range, and because it has no moving parts to malfunction or break down over time, the system is extremely rugged and resistant to shock, vibration, and wear.

Setup is simplified with the use of two laser aimers. The laser targets are easily seen through the entire depth of field, enabling operators to quickly position the code to the reader.

Like its predecessor, the DataMan 100, the new system features an easy-to-use interface for setting up the application, and supports a wide range of 1D and 2D codes, including UPC/EAN/JAN, Code 39, Code 128, Code 93, Interleaved 2 of 5, Data Matrix, QR Code, and micro QR Code. (Cognex Corp., www.cognex.com)

Infor-mative: Infor offers two new software enhancements for customers using Infor ERP SX.enterprise, a robust enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution for the wholesale distribution industry.

Infor Advanced Mobile is a comprehensive mobile business platform for distributors. Available as a pre-integrated module for ERP SX.enterprise 5. 1 and higher, the product enables distributors to create sales orders and manage customer-owned and consignment inventory directly at the customer’s location from any Microsoft Windows-based mobile device. Warehouse, shipping, and delivery associates can record all data related to product deliveries in the field, obtain signature capture for proof of delivery, and gain integrated mobile camera functionality for complementary proof of transfer or product condition.

Infor also has made enhancements to SX.enterprise 6.0 to help distributors reduce operating costs and improve inventory control. (Infor, www.infor.com)

All in one: Take Supply Chain (formerly ClearOrbit) announces the availability of the company’s software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform called OneSCM. This new platform is designed to deliver online supplier management capabilities to medium-sized and large enterprises.

The initial release of OneSCM enables manufacturers and distributors to facilitate supplier response transactions to function against purchase order schedules. It also provides shipment execution functionality. (Take Supply Chain, www.takesupply-chain.com)