Posted to News on 28th Mar 2007, 19:35
Pryor to show traceability system at AeroLink Wales 2007
Pryor Marking Technology will be on stand 16 at AeroLink Wales (15 April 2007) to exhibit its Marktronic 2068 Type A traceability system. This system, which is proven in use worldwide, incorporates a sophisticated dot-peen marker, PC, screen and the latest verification software, VeriSmart. It has been specially designed to meet the stringent requirements of aerospace manufacturers striving to meet the latest IUID and Spec 2000 standards.
Mark Wadsworth, business development manager at Pryor Marking Technology, says: "Global traceability using machine-readable Data Matrix marks is now key for all aerospace engineering suppliers. This versatile solution, which allows for special tooling and fixtures for hard-to-handle parts, combines proven electro-magnetic dot-peen marking with the very latest mark verification software, giving suppliers complete peace of mind."
The Marktronic 2068 operates a 'traffic light' system whereby a green light verifies that the quality of the mark is within the specification; amber indicates that there is some variation but the mark is still within the given parameters; and red alerts the operator that the marks are no longer acceptable. At the same time the system also makes suggestions and recommendations for remedial action to be taken to ensure that the marks return to the required standard.
DataMouse Pro code reader
Absolute Vision Ltd, another company in the Edward Pryor Group, will be sharing the stand and exhibiting the DataMouse Pro, a handheld reader that can be used by manufacturers to check marked parts further along the production line. It combines the benefit of totally controllable lighting with a complete exclusion of ambient light effects to deliver exceptional reading performance. Incorporated in the reader is its robust Medusa code-reading software, which can transfer data automatically to any third-party software application and provides scope for customising the data string format. It also allows remote control of the unit via Windows, TCP/IP or RS232 communications and the transmission of data to PLCs and other process control systems.
About Pryor Marking Technology
Pryor Marking Technology (Pryor) is the trading name of Edward Pryor & Son Ltd. Established over 150 years ago, the company is a world leader in the design and manufacture of intelligent marking and code reading systems. The company's range of equipment includes manually applied stamping and engraved products, as well as the latest developments in dot-peen (rapid indent), electro-chemical etch and laser technology, giving accurate, compliant marking onto many materials including metals, plastics, carbides, ceramics and glass. The company's fully integrated Dot Matrix computer-controlled marking and reading systems are used in a range of high-tech industries worldwide - in particular, the aerospace and defence sectors, where there is a growing need for component identification, traceability and IUID (item unique identification).
The privately-owned company employs over 110 people at its head office and manufacturing site in Sheffield, UK, and is proud of its reputation for quality and service, which includes a 24/7 emergency response team. Its entire product range is supported by a comprehensive network of distributors worldwide.
About Absolute Vision
Absolute Vision Ltd is a specialist developer of two-dimensional (2D) code reading and machine vision systems. 2D Data Matrix is a square or rectangular array of dots or cells that stores information in two dimensions (2D). It has now been adopted in many industries and is quickly becoming a standard marking technology due to its ability to hold a large volume of information in a smaller space and the robustness of its reading capability. Products include innovative standalone and handheld readers, embedded OEM systems and software data integration. Absolute Vision was acquired by global industrial marking equipment supplier Edward Pryor & Son Ltd, in October 2003.
