At the end of the manufacturing process, or later on during the life of the product, Data capture may be necessary to retrieve critical information about the part history (supplier, date of manufacturing, lot number, serial number, etc..). Various reading devices can be used for easy, reliable Data Matrix decoding :

Data capture devices for all applications:

With either fixed camera devices or imager:
• Permanent mounting on production lines
• Interfacing possibilities
• RS232 & Ethernet connectivity
• Real-time in-line verification of Data Matrix™ symbols

or with handheld portable devices
• Off-line reader including camera, lighting and processor
• Decoding symbols at manual assembly and inspection stations