As barcode reader technology continues to evolve, wide-field, high-speed applications have become a key development direction in the industrial reading field. Customer demand for wide-field, high-speed readers stems from their ability to significantly reduce production costs and improve operational efficiency. However, wide-field applications often involve reading multiple barcodes simultaneously, which undoubtedly increases the processing burden on algorithms and may impact reading speed.

To address this challenge, Cognex has introduced the high-performance DataMan 380 series of fixed-mount readers, redefining the standard for wide-field, high-speed barcode reading. This series not only offers an expansive field of view but also leverages AI-powered imaging and decoding technologies to greatly optimize reading accuracy, ensuring stable and reliable high-speed performance. In particular, the DataMan 3816 model, with its high resolution of up to 16 megapixels and advanced AI-based barcode localization algorithm, makes decoding within large fields of view significantly easier and more efficient.

AI-Powered High-Speed Barcode Detection and Decoding

Equipped with advanced AI and powerful imaging technology, the DataMan 380 series can quickly locate barcodes and capture clear, high-resolution images—even under conditions of damaged codes or poor lighting—thanks to its dedicated AI processing chip. This ensures stable and reliable reading performance. Even at the highest conveyor line speeds, the DataMan 380 series maintains exceptional read rates and handles tightly spaced packages, meeting the demands of high-speed operations.

Maintaining High Throughput
in Complex Multi-Barcode Applications

AI-Powered Barcode Localization
Improves Decoding Efficiency

One Device, Wide Coverage

Equipped with a high-resolution image sensor and a high-speed liquid lens, the DataMan 380 series further expands the reader’s coverage area. The ultra-wide field of view can cover broader sections of manufacturing and logistics conveyors, meaning a single device can read barcodes across a much larger area. With just one DataMan 380, users achieve higher traceability and throughput, effectively reducing deployment costs in wide-field reading applications.

High-Resolution Image Sensor
Enables Ultra-Wide Field Coverage

High-Speed Liquid Lens
Expands Reader Coverage Range