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-- MEMS used today in mission-critical applications around the
world
-- First major innovation in laser scanning in 20 years
-- Intermec EL10, first MEMS-based laser scanner, significantly
faster, lighter and more efficient than traditional laser
scanners
The same precise, mission-critical technology you count on to
deploy your anti-lock brakes and airbags now is available to help
companies better capture critical supply chain information. Intermec
Technologies Corp. today introduced the use of micro-electromechanical
systems (MEMS), a type of nanotechnology, to supply chain data
collection equipment. The use of MEMS-based technology offers the
first major revolution in laser-based data collection in 20 years,
making it possible to produce laser data collection scanners that are
significantly faster, smaller, lighter and more efficient than today's
legacy scanners.
Millions of MEMS-based devices are already at work around the
world, making life safer and more convenient. In fact, in June CNN
named MEMS one of its Top 25 Innovations of the last quarter century.
A CNN-commissioned panel of technology leaders placed MEMS at no. 11,
ahead of ATMs, display panels, HDTV, the Space Shuttle and flash
memory in terms of relevance, impact, or future potential to impact
everyday Americans during the course of daily life.
The use of MEMS in supply chain applications promises similar
behind-the-scenes improvement to a company's supply chain operations.
Because MEMS-based laser scanners are able to read bar codes up to 40
times as fast as today's legacy equipment, workers are able to capture
information more rapidly and efficiently, speeding the flow of
information through a supply chain and improving supply chain
visibility.
"Advances in MEMS already enable us to sense and measure
acceleration, acidity, temperature, pressure, stress and many other
factors," indicates Gartner(1).
New Intermec EL10 Scan Engine Debuts MEMS-Based Laser Scanning
Technology
Intermec worked with the internationally renowned Fraunhaufer
Institute to develop the use of MEMS technology in data collection
applications. The first MEMS-based laser scan engine to be released,
the Intermec EL10, features extremely fast scan rates and separate
laser emission and collection optics for increased sensitivity,
supporting increased scan range and angle, as well as easier scanning
of low contrast bar codes. The miniaturization and solid state
properties of the EL10's MEMS technology leads to greater durability
and lower equipment failure rates, as well.
The EL10 can operate at 500 scans per second, with the potential
to go to 4,000 scans per second, compared to standard laser scan rates
of less than 50 scans per second. Its micro-mirror and associated
drive motor are 1/66 the size of the mirrors used in traditional laser
scanner designs, adding to its durability and compact size. In
addition to increased speed and smaller size, the new MEMS-based
scanning technology from Intermec allows laser scanners to read more
sophisticated types of bar codes, such as stacked bar codes and linear
codes.
Bar codes have been used by companies for almost 50 years to
identify, track and manage supply chain assets. Intermec has been
developing bar code scanners, readers and printers since 1971.
More information about MEMS laser scanning and the EL10 is
available at www.intermec.com.
About Intermec
Intermec Technologies Corp., a UNOVA Inc. (NYSE:UNA) company,
develops, manufactures and integrates technologies that identify,
track and manage supply chain assets. Core technologies include
Intellitag(R) RFID, mobile computing systems, bar code printers and
label media. The company's products and services are used by customers
in many industries worldwide to improve the productivity, quality and
responsiveness of business operations. For further information, visit
www.intermec.com or call 800-347-2636. To learn more about UNOVA,
visit www.unova.com.
(1) According to Gartner Group research report, "The Real-World
Web Will Connect Objects and Places," Jackie Fenn, March 4, 2005.