Reading minuscule codes on flexible PCBs

In the electronic components industry, represented by smartphones and wearable devices, products are becoming smaller and more densely packed, making the management of microscopic codes printed in tight spaces like flexible PCBs essential. However, stable reading is often difficult due to variations in print quality, reflections from the substrate, and limited installation space.

The KEYENCE AI-powered code reader, SR-X Series, was developed to solve these manufacturing challenges. Its class-leading compact body packs in features like autofocus and versatile lighting technologies. It reliably captures minute DataMatrix and QR codes on flexible printed circuits, even under adverse conditions. Its proprietary algorithm handles challenging codes with low contrast or damage, achieving stable reading even on high-speed production lines.

With easy setup that requires no specialized knowledge, it reduces startup time while achieving a high level of both quality control and traceability in the manufacturing process, contributing to improved productivity.