Zebra Fixed Industrial Scanners perform fast, reliable OCR on laser-etched VIN characters and read 1D/2D part codes at line speed. High-resolution sensors, integrated lighting options, polarization, and autofocus help overcome glare, shallow marks, curved metal, and variable contrast common in final assembly. Each captured VIN is validated against build data. Exceptions trigger guided rework and documented holds to keep vehicles moving while preserving traceability.
Aurora Focus software simplifies the configuration and deployment of fixed industrial scanners, allowing teams to achieve fast results without requiring any vision expertise. Guided wizards, auto-exposure and autofocus tools, and prebuilt code-reading and deep learning based OCR tools reduce setup to 3 simple steps. Configure OCR on sample VIN images, define character height, and format outputs for PLC/MES/ERP. Create and clone jobs for both OCR and 1D/2D code reading, then deploy consistent settings across stations for consistency. Live dashboards and alerts make it easy to maintain read rates, spot drift, and correct issues before they impact throughput.
When takt times shrink or surfaces make VIN characters especially challenging, PC-based deployments with Aurora Vision Studio software provide additional headroom for advanced image processing. Multi-threaded execution and flexible toolchains handle low-contrast, noisy, or distorted characters while keeping pace with high-speed lines. Connect GigE/USB cameras, then output results in real time to PLCs, MES, and traceability systems. Use Aurora Vision Studio to prototype and optimize demanding steps to maximize read rates and cycle-time performance.
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