Mark Sensor detects whether beverage cartons have QR codes

Company Overview

The client is the Gansu production base of Dali Foods. As a globally recognized food manufacturer, Dali Foods is committed to offering high-quality products and excellent service. On beverage production lines, cartons labeled with the correct QR code are essential for traceability, logistics management, and customer experience. However, on the production line, automatic labeling machines can sometimes miss applying the QR code. Therefore, Dali Foods sought a fast and accurate solution to check whether cartons are labeled with a QR code.

Project Requirements

For Dali Foods' beverage production line, the customer wanted a sensor-based solution to detect whether cartons are labeled with a QR code. The technology needed to be efficient, reliable, and cost-effective to ensure production stability and efficiency. Introducing this technology will help Dali Foods improve line automation and reduce issues caused by manual errors.

Solution

To meet the customer's needs, we recommend using the Atonm Mark Sensor CL3 as the solution. This sensor features an integrated compact design suitable for limited installation spaces on beverage lines. It supports both color and mark modes, adapting to various labeling requirements while delivering excellent performance.

The Atonm Mark Sensor CL3 uses a two-point setup to perform mark detection at specified positions, accurately determining whether a carton has a QR code label. The sensor also offers adjustable detection hysteresis to eliminate the effect of object vibration on detection results, ensuring stable detection.

Compared to traditional methods, the Atonm Mark Sensor CL3 is lower cost without sacrificing performance. Its dual-mode design combines color and light-intensity detection for more stable and reliable results. This reliability will provide sustained label-detection assurance for Dali Foods, ensuring each carton is correctly labeled with a QR code, enhancing traceability and logistics accuracy.

Customer Benefits

By adopting the Atonm Mark Sensor CL3, the customer will gain the following benefits:

1. Improved labeling accuracy: The sensor can quickly and accurately detect whether cartons have QR code labels, eliminating missed labels. Each carton will be reliably inspected to ensure correct QR code application, improving traceability accuracy.

2. Increased production efficiency: The sensor's high performance and fast detection make the labeling process more efficient. The line does not require extra manual intervention or downtime for checks, boosting overall production capacity.

3. Reduced production costs: The Atonm Mark Sensor CL3 is a low-cost solution. Compared with complex detection systems or manual inspection, the sensor reduces operating costs and decreases losses and rework caused by labeling errors.

4. Enhanced brand image: Ensuring every carton has the correct QR code demonstrates quality and reliability for Dali Foods. Consumers can trust the product, strengthening market competitiveness.

Summary

The Atonm Mark Sensor CL3 is a low-cost, efficient, and reliable solution that meets Dali Foods' labeling detection needs on beverage production lines. Its integrated design, dual modes for color and mark detection, adjustable hysteresis, and stable dual-mode performance make it an ideal choice. Introducing this sensor will improve labeling accuracy, increase production efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance brand image. The Atonm Mark Sensor CL3 provides an advanced solution for the beverage industry, supporting automation and quality control.