Case Study: Heinz achieves 100% packaging integrity with OAL Autocoding system

Heinz achieves 100% read rates at 97 cans per minute with OAL

The customer, Heinz, faced a challenge at their UK factory where their existing barcode verification system could not reliably read codes on infant formula cans spinning at a high speed of 97 per minute, risking packaging errors. Seeking a more reliable solution to ensure 100% read rates, they partnered with vendor OAL to implement its Autocoding system.

OAL's solution utilized multiple Cognex barcode readers to successfully scan the convex, spinning cans. This system achieved 100% read rates, completely eliminating the risk of packaging errors and removing false line stoppages. The implementation by OAL secured packaging integrity for Heinz and significantly improved production performance.

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