Transparency starts with unique identification. With barcode, RFID and machine vision we keep products, assets and processes traceable at all times.
What is automatic identification?
Automatic identification covers the technologies used to identify products, goods and assets uniquely and capture them digitally. These include 1D and 2D barcodes, RFID and further identification technologies. They connect the physical world with your IT systems and create reliable data for stock, processes and traceability.
Process
This is how we close the gap to the system.
From analysis through testing and integration to optimised operation.
Technologies & hardware
at a glance.
Which technology fits depends on the process, data volume and environment – a direct comparison:
Standard
1D-Barcode
The classic bar code for fast, low-cost and universally readable labelling.
Data volumelow, e.g. an item number
Captureone at a time, line of sight
Cost per labellowest
Ideal forwarehouse, shipping, retail
More data
2D-Code
QR and DataMatrix codes hold a lot of information in the smallest space.
Data volumehigh, in a small space
Captureone at a time, robust when damaged
Cost per labellow
Ideal forUDI, electronics, small parts
Contactless
RFID
An integrated transponder, readable without line of sight, even in bulk.
Data volumehigh, rewritable
Capturein bulk, contactless
Cost per labelhigher
Ideal forstocktaking, tracking, gates
Hardware
Scanner & Handhelds
Capture devices from leading manufacturers, from handheld scanner to rugged mobile computer, matched to the task and environment.
Infrastructure
RFID gates & readers
Fixed read points at gates and transitions, plus readers and writers for every frequency band.
OPAL barcode wand scanner.
Our own product: the OPAL-LS-USB captures barcodes precisely and quickly via USB. Ideal for warehousing and logistics.
Brands we work with
What customers say about our identification solutions.
We used to search for stock instead of really knowing where things were. With the new identification solution we have far more transparency in the process. What mattered to us was not only the technology, but that barcode, devices and ERP connection were thought through together.
At the beginning we had quite a few ideas: barcode, RFID, new scanners. OPAL did not sell us the technically most exciting solution but the one that actually makes sense for our process. I found that honesty very pleasant.
Today data is captured once and the information is where it belongs. That sounds like a small thing. But when you have thousands of movements every day, it is no longer a small thing.
Less searching, less asking, less correcting. In return we know pretty precisely what is where.
Ready for reliable stock figures?
Tell us where capture is holding you up. We will walk the path with you from analysis to rollout.
Frequently asked questions.
Barcode, 2D code and RFID: depending on process, environment and budget we select the right technology across manufacturers.
It depends on the application. Barcode is inexpensive and proven, RFID captures without line of sight and in bulk. We advise honestly on what pays off for you.
Yes. With OPAL Labelmanagement you create and manage labels across the whole company, directly from your ERP.
From handheld scanners through mobile devices to fixed reading stations, we match the devices to your process.
Yes, we are independent and choose the solution that fits your process, not the one we earn most on.