AUTOMATION
Advanced automated marking and reading solutions driving performance, cost-efficiency, and safety for steel and aluminum production.
FULLY AUTOMATED PRODUCT MARKING
At Industry Connect, we understand the importance of customized solutions for automated marking and reading. Our systems are designed with your business needs in mind, combining a range of technologies from basic paint marking and stamping to advanced laser marking and RFID. Our vision-based product tracking and counting features provide real-time data to optimize your operations. With our highly flexible and mobile handheld marking and tracking devices, you can operate in any location with ease. Find out more about our innovative solutions below.
CAST HOUSE
Our bespoke automated marking solutions for cast houses provide reliable traceability for products at temperatures of up to 1,200°C. We offer a range of technologies to mark products as they exit the caster, including:
- Punch Marking
- Paint Marking
- Spray Marking
- Tagging / Labelling
- Laser Marking
ROLLING MILL
Industry Connect provides marking solutions for both stationary and "on the fly" production in rolling mills, for cold or hot products. Our markings can include alphanumeric content, logos, codes, and color codings. We use a range of technologies, including:
- Pin Stamping
- Ink Marking
- Paint Marking
- Tagging / Labelling
- Laser Marking
DOWNSTREAM
Looking to enhance the downstream production process? Industry Connect offers fully customized solutions for marking applications. Our team of experts thoroughly investigates customer requirements to determine the most suitable marking technology for each application. Whether it is embossing VIN numbers on car parts or highlighting product quality faults, our solutions are tailored to meet your needs.
AUTOMATED READING & TRACKING
Our automated reading technologies enable end-to-end traceability for manufacturers and customers alike. From capturing truck loads to automating stock keeping tasks, our solutions ensure seamless product tracking throughout the entire production cycle. This results in reduced errors, saved time, and increased cost-efficiency. With our tracking solutions, Industry Connect unlocks unprecedented traceability, giving manufacturers and customers unparalleled peace of mind.
ALPHANUMERIC
Industry Connect offers cutting-edge reading solutions for alphanumeric markings. Our technology enables full traceability of products from the moment they leave the caster to the next production stage, such as a rolling mill. This ensures manufacturers can link finished and semi-finished goods with unparalleled accuracy, leveraging highly cost-effective marking technologies. Our special OCR font guarantees reading performances of over 99.5%, delivering reliable and efficient solutions for our clients.
1D & 2D CODES
Industry Connect's vision systems can automatically capture and decode 1D and 2D codes, including barcodes, QR codes, and data matrix. This allows for comprehensive product traceability, whether codes are directly marked or printed on tags/labels. Dynamic codes provide the added benefit of linked data management and protection against marking damage, with the ability to read codes even at up to 30% loss/damage.
RFID
Industry Connect's RFID technology enables manufacturers to track high volumes of finished products in real-time, providing warehouse management with full visibility. RFID readers to capture these tags or labels can be deployed at all strategic locations, such as goods in, goods out, and storage. With readability of up to 14m, reliable traceability is achieved with minimal human interaction, ensuring efficient and accurate inventory management.
BAR COUNTING
With Industry Connect's advanced camera-based bar counting solution, manufacturers can now count their bars with unparalleled accuracy and reliability. Our state-of-the-art thermal and conventional camera systems, combined with our cutting-edge software, achieve performance levels of up to 100%, even for small bar diameters. Our system can count bars either before or after bundling, enabling automated bar separation at precisely the desired quantities. By deploying this system pre-bundling, manufacturers can dramatically improve their bar count accuracy, reducing customer complaints and error corrections significantly. If you're looking for a solution to improve your bar counting accuracy, contact us today to learn more.
HANDHELD SOLUTIONS
PIN STAMPING
Industry Connect offers a versatile handheld and battery-powered pin stamping device for durable and customised markings in any location. This device can mark alphanumeric content, logos, and data matrix, with different interfaces and optional built-in 1D and 2D code scanner. With the optional built-in scanner, the simple scan of a code can retrieve all required marking data, eliminating any human input and reducing marking errors. As a result, the device provides reliable and efficient markings for on-site or remote applications.
INK MARKING
Introducing our handheld battery-powered ink marking device, ideal for marking alphanumeric content, logos, and 1D/2D codes in multiple colours. Featuring a touchscreen interface and various connectivity options, including WiFi and Bluetooth, it seamlessly connects to tablets, computers, and portable scanners for easy data transfer. With customisable templates and smart automation features, it minimises manual input required. Its value is particularly evident for finished goods and export. Get in touch with us to find out more!
RFID & CODE SCANNING
Industry Connect's handheld Code and RFID scanners are designed for heavy-duty industrial environments, making them ideal for warehouse operations and dispatch. With proven durability, they can easily scan and track products to ensure full traceability. Our custom operating software can seamlessly integrate into existing software environments, addressing specific customer issues and creating a tailored solution for each application.