Simplifying the transport of lithium-ion batteries
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Industry:
- Electronic Devices
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Products:
- Barcode Readers
On production lines for lithium-ion batteries, where demand is expanding, simplifying the transport process and implementing strict traceability management are key to improving productivity. In particular, when cylindrical batteries are transported at high speed while rotating, the reading of 2D codes printed on curved surfaces becomes unstable, and line stoppages due to reading failures have been a major issue.
The KEYENCE logistics code reader, SR-5000 Series, solves this challenge. The SR-5000 Series, with its overwhelmingly wide field of view and long focal length, can read the codes of numerous batteries flowing in multiple rows all at once. This eliminates the need for the complex transport mechanisms and multiple readers that were previously required, greatly simplifying the equipment configuration and contributing to cost reduction and space savings.
Furthermore, its proprietary algorithm enables instant and stable reading even in situations with motion blur due to high-speed movement or rotation, and for challenging codes printed on curved surfaces. This outstanding reading performance promotes the automation and efficiency of the transport process in lithium-ion battery manufacturing, maximizing the performance of the entire production line.
