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Which automakers are best poised to succeed in the future of mobility? That’s the question that prompted the appearance of many of the world’s top automotive manufacturers – including Ford, Honda and BMW – at major technologies shows like CES 2020 in Las Vegas. As third-time presenters at the show, Omron embraced the opportunity to learn more about automotive companies’ bold visions of the future and consider the ways in which their automation technologies can help these visions become reality.

Even the most neatly printed or perfectly etched barcodes can eventually degrade to the point of unreadability. As parts move through the various production operations, harsh environmental conditions may cause enough damage or distortion to their barcodes to cause no-reads. Damage can include scratches, tears, blotches, stains, debris and more. Several environmental factors can contribute to distortion when it comes to terms of shape, contrast, element uniformity, and substrate integrity.