EL10 scan engine

Incorporating the same technology used to deploy anti-lock brakes and airbag systems in cars, Intermec Technologies Corp. has brought micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS), a type of nanotechnology, to supply chain data collection. The Intermec EL10 scan engine is the first to make use of this technology, which enables the production of laser data collection scanners that are significantly faster, smaller, lighter and more efficient than today's legacy scanners. The EL10 can operate at 500 scans per second, with the potential to go to 4,000 scans per second, compared to standard laser scan rates of less than 50 scans per second. Its micro-mirror and associated drive motor are 1/66th the size of the mirrors used in traditional laser scanner designs, adding to its durability and compact size. In addition to increased speed and smaller size, the new MEMS-based scanning technology allows laser scanners to read sophisticated types of bar codes, such as stacked bar codes and linear codes.

Company: Intermec Inc.

Company Phone: (800) 347-2636

Company URL: www.intermec.com