Founded in 1982, Microscan has a strong history of technology innovation which includes the invention of the first laser diode barcode scanner and the 2D symbology, Data Matrix. Today, Microscan remains a technology leader in automatic identification and machine vision with extensive solutions for ID tracking, traceability and inspection.

Microscan focuses on technologies of automatic identification (auto ID), machine vision and verification with application solutions ranging from basic barcode reading up to complex machine vision inspection, gauging and measurement. Our solutions help manufacturers around the world drive down cost and waste, automate critical manufacturing processes, and increase yields.

Microscan Corporate DNAData Acquisition and Control Solutions
Our barcode, machine vision and verification products boost manufacturing efficiency and quality control, helping our customers reduce costs, monitor quality and increase production flow. From personal electronics to clinical instruments to product packaging, Microscan solutions enable critical production-level applications such as quality control, work-in-process monitoring, guiding the movement of goods, component traceability, sortation and lot tracking.

Precision  
Microscan products are precision instruments. From tasks such as high-speed barcode reading to high-accuracy orientation, placement and coordinate checking through machine vision, Microscan products reliably perform complex data acquisition.

Technology Leader
Microscan has a strong history of technology innovation. We revolutionized the automatic identification (auto ID) industry in the early 1980s with the invention of the first laser diode barcode scanner, and again in 1994 with the invention of the 2D symbology, Data Matrix. We pioneered the machine vision industry with our advanced vision and lighting products. We are experts in barcode verification.

Today, Microscan continues to be a recognized technology leader through continuous new product development in the areas of machine vision, auto ID and verification.

Quality Focus
Maintaining a certified Quality Management System since 1996, with national recognition for Quality Leadership, Microscan is proud of our quality record and our quality policy:
“We guarantee quality by maintaining established standards, encouraging innovation, and inspiring our employees to excellence. We are committed to the continual improvement of processes, products and services, and to the delivery of solutions that exceed customer expectations.”
— Microscan Quality Policy

Certified GS1 Solution Partner
As a member of the U.S. GS1 Solutions Partner Program, Microscan has the experience and knowledge to provide manufacturers with solutions and guidance to address barcode verification applications and compliance with GS1 standards.  

Global Strength
Microscan is a preferred supplier to companies around the world. With multi-language websites and 33 worldwide office locations, we offer comprehensive service and support, including online help, technical support, field services and multilingual documentation.

Microscan products are represented and supported through a global network of systems integration companies who specialize in automation solutions. The network includes more than 300 top automation integrators and value added resellers, with technology specialization in specific sub-channels and complementary product lines.

1D and 2D Barcode Verifers
Barcode verification is the measurement of the quality control of a 1D barcode or 2D symbol according to an agreed-upon quality standard. Microscan’s Barcode Verifiers are embedded off-line solutions that include camera, software, and precision illumination specifically designed for the verification of 1D/2D codes and direct part marks (DPM) to ISO/IEC standards. Our LVS® Barcode Verifiers are fully-integrated solutions designed for accurate, reliable verification to application standards such as GS1, HIBC, USPS, and ISO/IEC 15415/15416.

• GS1 US® and 21 CFR Part 11 compliant-ready
• Verifies to over 20 global application standards and over 30 symbology types
• Enables U.S. FDA UDI (Unique Device Identification) compliance for Medical Device Manufacturers and Labellers
• Provides comprehensive and user-friendly barcode defect analysis to help guide corrections
• Includes a local report archive, as well as an external database interface to provide flexible quality reporting.