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.

Heinz

Robin Sandman

Engineering Manager