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Data Matrix Sets the Standard for Identification

From Microscan Systems Incorporated
 

 

A rocket engine, an M-16 rifle, a stick of deodorant and a circuit board generally do not share much in common, but the manufacturers of those items and hundreds more in the electronics, semiconductor, aerospace, defense, pharmaceutical and consumer goods industries share a common solution to product traceability challenges. It is a Data Matrix symbol. Today, if you look carefully inside many such objects you'll see a tiny square made up of a collection of even smaller dots. Data Matrix symbols are used on thousands of diverse items to provide accurate identification, safeguard product integrity, provide critical maintenance information and even keep production processes fl owing efficiently.

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