Verification system proves its worth

摘要

Omron Electronics has developed a printed component verification system for a manufacturer of over-the-counter (OTC) pharmaceuticals. The system includes a code reader that detects DataMatrix two-dimensional codes It seems like a simple enough task: ensuring pharmaceutical products are correctly labelled and then packed in the right cartons, along with the appropriate data sheet. However, for Thornton & Ross - one of the largest independent OTC pharmaceutical manufacturers in the UK and owner of brands such as Covonia, J Collis Browne's and Hedrin - the number of possible combinations of label, carton and Patient Information Leaflets (PIL) runs into thousands.