DC Velocity - November 2014

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t s Modular structural system: Alux is a structural system of pipes and connectors that companies can use to build their own modular solutions like racks, carts, flow
racks, and workstations. The pipes and connectors are made of aluminum alloy with
an anodized surface.

Alux is made by Flexpipe Industries, which creates modular systems for building material handling solutions. It can be used with Flexpipe’s previously existing steel pipe system. (Flexpipe Industries, www.flexpipeinc.com/alux-6)

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Bar-code reader performance monitoring: Cognex Corp. is now offering Cognex Explorer Real Time Monitoring (RTM), a per-formance-monitoring system for its DataMan bar-code readers.

The system uses a scalable architecture, a Web-based performance statistics interface, ment performance. The system provides a data-driven approach that helps customers pinpoint deficiencies in their applications.

Cognex Explorer RTM is a server-based product that connects to a network of DataMan readers and regularly pulls read-rate information as well as images from packages. When a process error results in a package with an unread bar code, images are sent to RTM, which automatically evaluates and categorizes each image with terms such as “packages with no label present” or “poorly printed labels,” and stores them in a database. The data can be accessed through any device with a Web browser. (Cognex Corp., www.cognex.com)

Bar-code scanner: Koamtac Inc. has released an advanced, miniature Bluetooth bar-code scanner, the KDC30. The KDC30/30i comes equipped with a Code-brand bar-code reader and provides a cost-effective 1-D and 2-D bar-code scanning solution for smartphone and tablet applications, according to the manufacturer.

The KDC30 is equipped with a swing-out USB connector. This design element eliminates the need for charging cables and promotes the use of “off-the-shelf” multi-USB charging solutions. The scanner is certified by Apple for use with iOS devices and is also compatible with Android, Blackberry, Mac, and Windows devices.

Measuring just 3. 3 inches long, the Bluetooth scanner can perform more than 10,000 scans per charge. This highly config-urable device includes four buttons: scan, up and down (for controlling Bluetooth connections and remotely activating soft keyboards), and a delete key.