Omron has announced a powerful new update to its FH Vision System and FHV7 Smart Camera, now offering integrated Digimarc decoding. This optional software license gives manufacturers, especially in the consumer goods sector, a game-changing way to identify, inspect, and trace products with greater accuracy and speed.
By partnering with Digimarc, Omron is delivering advanced automation capabilities that align with South Africa’s growing focus on smarter, more sustainable production. The combined solution supports high-speed, reliable detection of digital watermarks—invisible identifiers embedded across a product’s packaging.
This improves quality control, traceability, and efficiency in environments where accuracy matters most.
What does this mean for manufacturers?
- Reliable detection on any surface:
Even on tricky materials like plastic films or curved bottles, Omron’s technology can decode nearly 100% of digital watermarks, regardless of shape or rotation. That’s a huge boost for industries like food, beverage, and personal care, where labelling errors can cause major compliance issues.
- Built for speed:
With decoding times of just 30 milliseconds, this solution keeps up with some of the fastest production lines in the world, up to 2,000 parts per minute. This is ideal for local manufacturers looking to scale up output without compromising on quality.
- Flexible camera setup:
Multiple smart cameras can be connected to the FH system with independent timing, giving manufacturers the flexibility to customise setups for different packaging lines or stages.
- Resilient and smart:
Because digital watermarks are repeated across the entire packaging surface, the system can still detect them even when part of the packaging is damaged, wet, or crumpled, making it perfect for real-world factory conditions.
- All-in-one inspection powerhouse:
Beyond watermark decoding, the system supports a full suite of visual checks including barcode reading, date code inspection, lid positioning, defect detection and more—streamlining inspection into one integrated platform.
Omron’s commitment to cutting-edge automation is helping South African manufacturers stay competitive in a global market. With this upgrade, producers can expect greater reliability, improved compliance, and a smarter path to sustainable growth.
Cezanne Gonsior
Omron Electronics (Pty) Ltd
Tel. +27 76 062 8668
Cezanne.gonsior@omron.com
www.industrial.omron.co.za
