Assembly - January 2009 - (Page 17) Manufacturing Award for 2008. The robot beat out a field of more than 100 entries. Handheld Ultrasonic Instrument Reads Hidden Matrix Codes ata Matrix codes can be read by laser scanners, vision systems and even magnetic sensing equipment. Now, researchers at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center (Huntsville, AL) have developed a way to read hidden matrix symbols using a handheld ultrasonic instrument. D Ergonomic Workplaces and Assembly Lines The recently united Conductix-Wampfler has one critical mission: To offer to manufacturers a comprehensive range of safe, ergonomic overhead energy supply and material handling solutions for assembly lines and work cells. Our customized systems include just the right mix of tool transporters, equipment carriers, jib booms, air hoists, and cable reels to keep your operations up and running. Our rugged, low maintenance products are time-tested in the most demanding environments and backed by a worldwide sales and service network. Contact us today with your system requirements! Electric & Air Supply Systems Equipment Carriers Tool Transporters Balancers Conductix-Wampfler | 8091 Production Drive | Florence, KY 41042 Tel: (800) 326 2899 | Fax: (859) 814 2110 info.us@conductix.com | www.conductix.com NASA researchers have developed a way to read Data Matrix codes with a handheld ultrasonic instrument. Photo courtesy NASA The por table, batter y-powered device operates without mechanical raster scanning. Instead, the instrument is placed directly on an area believed to contain a matrix symbol. Intimate contact between the inst r ument and the substrate is provided by a flexible membrane on the face of the instrument or a replaceable gel pad. Ultrasound pulses are transmitted from a transducer into the target through the membrane or pad. A portion of each ultrasonic pulse, modified by the matrix symbol, is reflected back to an ultrasonic sensor. The sensor then converts the resulting spatial variation of ultrasound pressure to voltages that are used to construct a video image of the symbol. Once a video image of the symbol has been captured, a second set of electronics decodes it and registers the data. Complex components need reliable protection. When you need to precisely spray and dispense liquid coatings, SCS Precisioncoat selective spray coating systems provide maximum accuracy and flexibility. The systems apply solvent-based, water-based and 100% solids coatings via three to five axes. Optional features, such as offline programming and barcode reader capability, meet any production requirement. SCS Precisioncoat systems connect seamlessly with SCS thermal and UV cure units, enabling components to move from coating to curing without operator intervention. Contact SCS to find out more about our innovative solutions for your advanced technologies. World Headquarters (US): 317.244.1200 www.scsequip.com www.assemblymag.com January 2009 / ASSE M B LY 17 http://www.conductix.com http://www.conductix.com http://www.scsequip.com http://www.scsequip.com http://www.assemblymag.com
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