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Microscan focuses on technologies of automatic identification, machine vision, and illumination with application solutions ranging from basic barcode reading up to complex machine vision inspection, gauging, and measurement.

Renton, Washington, USA

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  • Phone 800-762-1149
  • Fax 425-226-8250

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Microscan to instruct machine vision courses and demonstrate products at The Vision Show

May 20, 2010 | RENTON, WA — Microscan, a global technology leader for track and trace solutions, announces the instruction of two educational machine vision courses and product demonstrations at The Vision Show. The Vision Show is organized by the Automated Imaging Association (AIA) and is scheduled to take place May 25–27, 2010 at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston.

Microscan expands NERLITE®, the most reliable machine vision lighting products for industrial applications

May 13, 2010 | RENTON, WA, — Microscan, a global technology leader for track and trace solutions, announces the recent expansion of their NERLITE® machine vision lighting product line. The portfolio now includes approximately 300 standard lighting configurations in multiple geometries, sizes, and wavelengths.

Precision Traceability Is a Growing Need in SMT Manufacturing

May 11, 2010 | RENTON, WA, — Industry leaders Microscan and Juki Automation Systems met at the recent IPC/APEX Expo held in early April in Las Vegas to demonstrate their latest technologies for electronics manufacturers and to discuss the growing demand for complete traceability and importance of reliable machine vision systems throughout the SMT environment. Juki recently integrated Microscan's Visionscape® machine vision software into the JX-100 placement system.

Visionscape® software provides all the elements required to develop and deploy machine vision applications in an industrial environment.

Juki Selects Microscan’s Machine Vision Solution for Its JX Series Placement Systems

May 05, 2010 | RENTON, WA, — Microscan, a global technology leader for precision data acquisition and control solutions, announces that Juki Automation Systems has integrated a Microscan Visionscape® machine vision solution into the JX-100 placement systems.

Visionscape® Complete Machine Vision Inspection Solution

Microscan’s Track, Trace and Control Solution Wins a 2010 NPI Award

Apr 11, 2010 | RENTON, WA — Microscan, a global technology leader for precision data acquisition and control solutions, announces that it has been awarded an NPI Award in the category of Software-Process Control for its new Track, Trace and Control (TTC) Solution, developed in partnership with Cogiscan. The award was presented to the company during a Tuesday, April 6, 2010 ceremony that took place in the Mandalay Bay Resort & Convention Center in Las Vegas during APEX 2010.

A Track, Trace and Control (TTC) solution is an essential element of successful assembly of high quality products at the lowest possible cost. Microscan TTC Solutions were developed by experts in the electronics industry to ensure that the right material is in the right place at the right time, with historical data to prove it.

Microscan to Debut Track, Trace and Control Solution at APEX 2010

Mar 26, 2010 | RENTON, WA, - Microscan, a global technology leader for precision data acquisition and control solutions, will debut its new Track, Trace and Control (TTC) Solution, developed in partnership with Cogiscan, in booth 1826 at the upcoming IPC/APEX conference and exhibition.

Track, Trace and Control Solutions

Microscan and Introduces new Track, Trace and Control Solution

Jan 17, 2010 | RENTON, WA, January 2010 — Microscan, a global technology leader for precision data acquisition and control solutions, introduces its new TTC (Track, Trace and Control) Solution, developed in partnership with Cogiscan.

Microscan Dedicates Northeast Technology Center in US

Jan 17, 2010 | RENTON, WA, January 2010 — Microscan, a global technology leader for precision data acquisition and control solutions, headquartered in Renton, WA, announces the dedication of its satellite facility, Northeast Technology Center. The company has invited a select group of key customers and media to attend a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the dedication of the Technology Center.

Visionscape® Smart Camera Wins Global Technology Award

Nov 19, 2009 | RENTON, WA, November 2009 — Microscan, a global technology leader for precision data acquisition and control solutions, announces that it has been awarded a Global Technology Award in the category of Test Equipment and Services for its Visionscape® Smart Camera (formerly HawkEye 1600T). The award was presented during a ceremony that took place on Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at the New Munich Trade Fair Center in Munich, Germany.

Microscan announces world’s first fully integrated liquid lens barcode imager

Sep 21, 2009 | RENTON, WA, September 21, 2009 — Microscan, a global technology leader for precision data acquisition and control solutions, premiers the QX Hawk, the world’s first barcode imager to be fully integrated with liquid lens technology, enabling infinite focus flexibility. The QX Hawk imager easily reads any barcode or 2D symbol, including challenging 2D direct part marks (DPM), within seconds of installation.

Microscan’s New Mobile Hawk DPM Imager Easily Reads Any Mark

Sep 17, 2009 | RENTON, WA, September 2009 — Microscan, a global technology leader for precision data acquisition and control solutions, introduces the new point-and-shoot Mobile Hawk handheld imager that quickly reads any 2D barcode, including direct part marks (DPM).

Microscan to Debut Mobile Hawk DPM Imager at Assembly Technology Expo

Sep 17, 2009 | RENTON, WA, September 2009 — Microscan, a global technology leader for precision data acquisition and control solutions, announces that it will exhibit its new point-and-shoot Mobile Hawk handheld imager that quickly reads any 2D barcode, including direct part marks (DPM) in booth 840 at the upcoming Assembly Technology Expo, scheduled to take place September 22-24, 2009 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL.

Microscan Expands into New Corporate Headquarters

Jul 20, 2009 | RENTON, Washington, July 2009 — Microscan, a global technology leader for precision data acquisition and control solutions, today announced its upcoming move to a new, larger corporate headquarters and manufacturing facility. The move reflects the company’s recent growth, as Microscan’s technology, patents, products and solutions offerings have tripled during the past 12 months.

Microscan and Cogiscan Announce a New Strategic Partnership

Jul 14, 2009 | RENTON, WA, July 13, 2009 — Microscan, a global technology leader focused on precision data acquisition and control solutions, in collaboration with Cogiscan Inc., the leading track, trace and control solutions provider for the electronics manufacturing industry, is pleased to announce the signature of a long-term strategic partnership.

Seattle Business Magazine Recognizes Microscan as a “100 Best Company to Work For 2009”

Jul 12, 2009 | RENTON, Wash., July 2009 ? Microscan proudly announces that it has once again achieved recognition as one of “Washington’s 100 Best Companies to Work For 2009.”

Microscan Launches New Web Site to Keep Pace with Growth

Jun 26, 2009 | RENTON, WA, June 25, 2009 — Microscan, a global technology leader for precision data acquisition and control solutions, has launched a new information-rich version of its popular Web site, www.microscan.com. The new global Web site reflects the company’s recent growth, as Microscan’s technology, patents, products and solutions offerings have tripled in the last 12 months.

Microscan Premiers Value Level Handheld Readers

Jun 23, 2009 | RENTON, WA, June 24, 2009 — Microscan, a global technology leader for precision data acquisition and control solutions, has expanded its barcode product line to include value level handheld readers for standard barcode applications.

Microscan Introduces Integrated GigE Vision Solution

Jun 23, 2009 | RENTON, WA, June 22, 2009 — Microscan, a global technology leader for precision data acquisition and control solutions, has expanded its machine vision offerings to include a new Visionscape® GigE solution.

New I-PAK� SE Provides Complete Solution for Pharmaceutical Packaging Inspection

Jun 04, 2009 | RENTON, WA, June, 2009 � Microscan, a global technology leader for precision data acquisition and control solutions, introduces the new I-PAK� SE, the only complete turnkey solution designed specifically for pharmaceutical pharmaceutical lot tracking and validation. As a complete and easy to use package, the I-PAK� SE maximizes efficiency and ease of use while enabling the pharmaceutical industry to meet the requirements of 21 CFR Part 11 for reliable, accurate and validated inspection of labels and products.

New MINI Hawk Imager for Superior Direct Part Mark Reading

Jun 02, 2009 | RENTON, WA, June, 2009 � Microscan, a global technology leader for precision data acquisition and control solutions, announces the new MINI Hawk imager for reading 2D direct part marks (DPM) in any application. The powerful new MINI Hawk is superior in the marketplace as the smallest and highest performance autofocus imager for reading DPM straight out of the box.

Microscan Introduces New QX Platform Barcode Scanner

Jun 02, 2009 | RENTON, WA, June, 2009 � Microscan, a global technology leader for precision data acquisition and control solutions, announces the new QX-870 laser barcode scanner. The newest scanner introduced with the QX technology platform adds an intelligent sweeping raster scanner and greater connectivity to the current QX family of high performance industrial barcode readers. The QX technology platform combines both Quick Connect and X-Mode technologies to deliver fast network connectivity with the most aggressive decode algorithms available, including symbol reconstruction.

Microscan Introduces Visionscape� Smart Camera to Electronics Industry

Apr 27, 2009 | RENTON, WA � April 2009 � Microscan, a global technology leader for precision data acquisition and control solutions, announces the new Visionscape� Smart Camera that combines technologies from machine vision and auto ID into a singular PCB inspection solution that is powerful, low-cost, and easy to use.

THE EVOLUTION OF IMAGERS - Interview at APEX 2008 with Jeff Timms, President of Microscan Systems

Apr 16, 2008 | Microscan Systems began as a manufacturer of ID Bar Code Scanners in the early 1980s. In fact, they were the first company to incorporate high powered laser diodes, invented by the company�s founder, into scanning systems.

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