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Lasers take the measure (1st February 2012)
Vitronic is another firm is taking part in this year's Logimat in Stuttgart.
From Information technology
Pharmaceutical vial inspection (1st August 2011)
In the pharmaceutical industry many drugs are packages in vials, which must be examined for flaws, cracks, fill levels, stopper and sealing cap positioning, codes and labels. To fulfil this role, Vitronic offers Vinspec
From Conveying
Focus on camera based systems (1st June 2011)
Companies have used laser-scanners to identify parcel barcodes for over 30 years, but they can be inefficient and limited in application. According to Vitronic, camera-based systems offer near perfect read rates, slash
Performance monitoring app (1st October 2010)
Vitronic is reported to be the first manufacturer of camera-based parcel identification technology to offer an 'App' for system operators wishing to check their hub's performance and efficiency. Compatible with Apple's
Volume measuring keeps costs down (1st September 2010)
Allowing operators to optimise valuable transport space in vehicles, Vitronic has supplied five VIPAC D2 volume-measuring units to Interlink Express' Smethwick distribution centre. This helps Interlink Express plan deli
Volume measuring technology (1st February 2010)
Spanish logistics provider, Azkar, is using Vitronic's VIPAC D1 system to measure parcel volume at its new distribution centre in Constanti, Tarragona. The technology allows Azkar to automate invoicing, verify package d
From Distribution
Hermes opens new nuneaton hub (1st January 2010)
Hermes' new 85,000 square foot national distribution hub in Nuneaton,Warwickshire is now open. It handles a large proportion of the company's UK deliveries, and uses Vitronic's parcel identification and volume-measuring
Camera scanner makes it snappier (1st October 2009)
Vitronic's VICAM-ssi2 camera scanner is now available with white LED illumination, enabling it to distinguish red codes/text on white backgrounds, and black codes/text on green backgrounds, meaning it reads a wider rang
Camera-based ID system (1st August 2009)
Spanish express delivery and transport services provider, Buytrago, has equipped its Madrid distribution centre with Vitronic's camera-based VIPAC identification system, enabling the high speed, automatic sorting of pa
High speed and handheld (1st June 2009)
Vitronic reports that its VICAM-mobile portable handheld camera scanner is a big hit with customers.
Cameras make DHL smile (1st February 2009)
DHL is using Vitronic's camera-based recognition system, VIPAC, to identify barcodes and address information on parcel labels at its new €300m distribution centre in Leipzig, Germany, enabling the hub to process up to
Package ID products at Post Expo 2008 (28th August 2008)
Vitronic will show a range of camera-based packaged identification products at Post Expo 2008 in London from 30th September...
From Newsletter Stories
Stand success at CeMAT (1st August 2008)
Vitronic reports great success from CeMAT 2008.
High-speed high read rates (1st June 2008)
VICAM-ssi2 is a new highspeed, line-scan camera from Vitronic for use in automated parcel handling systems. It captures highresolution images of parcel labels, to enable high-speed, automated parcel sortation.
From Products
Handheld camera scanner (1st April 2008)
VICAM-mobile is the new portable handheld camera scanner from Vitronic. It scans pallet and parcel labels, and identifies customer related data. It enables individual items to be traced and allows quick, accurate rout
Better scans in your hands (1st December 2007)
Used to scan labels on parcels and pallets in goods-in and goods-out areas, Vitronic's new VICAM-mobile weighs just 800g with ergonomic, user-friendly controls, so can work more efficiently.
Many snappy returns with camera ID (1st December 2007)
Curry's needed a new sortation system for its reverse logistics warehouse in Nottinghamshire.
Helps parcel handling measure up (1st October 2007)
Vitronic has announced the launch of its volumemeasuring device, Volumec HS2s, for use in automated parcel handling systems. Conventional volumisers are only certified to operate over standard belt conveyors. This
Faster pass the parcel (1st August 2007)
Camera-based reading systems are the future, according to camera-based reader specialist, Vitronic. The company, which has devised a 5,000 parcel per hour sortation system for Aspray Transport, claims read rates previously
New handheld camera scanner (1st February 2007)
Leading supplier of camera systems for warehousing and logistics, Vitronic, has unveiled a new handheld camera scanner that, it claims, will revolutionise parcel handling. The project is the latest addition to the company's r
Pass the parcel faster (1st February 2007)
When Aspray Transport needed to upgrade its parcel sorting process in its busy warehouse, it looked no further than parcel recognition camera specialists, Vitronic. The requirements were for an automated system, to boost war
