C&G Electronic Engineering, Presort Services Standardize on RVSI's Visionscape Platform.CANTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 13, 1999-- DataMatrix "two dimensional bar codes" gives a mailing house a competitive advantage. "It disappears on the letter" Robotic Vision Systems, Inc. (RVSI RVSI Robotic Vision Systems, Inc. (Canton, MA) RVSI Robotic Visions Systems, Inc. (Nashua, New Hampshire) ) (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :ROBV) today said its Acuity CiMatrix division has reached an agreement with Presort pre·sort tr.v. pre·sort·ed, pre·sort·ing, pre·sorts To sort (mail) according to Zip Codes before delivering to a post office. Services, Inc. and C&G Electronic Engineering, Inc., both of Grand Rapids, Michigan “Grand Rapids” redirects here. For other uses, see Grand Rapids (disambiguation). Grand Rapids is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 197,800. , under which those organizations will standardize on RVSI's recently introduced Visionscape(TM) platform for its matched mailing service offering. C&G Engineering has thus far placed orders for approximately $1.0 million of products from RVSI. Presort Services is a provider of direct response and mailing services, including "matched mailings" in which personalized solicitations are matched with individually addressed envelopes. C&G Electronic Engineering provides system engineering of direct mail systems to other mailing firms. C&G Electronic Engineering has already installed RVSI's Visionscape product at its facilities in California, Ohio California, Ohio is a small neighborhood in the city of Cincinnati. It is located on the banks of the Ohio River. Because of this, many of its historical homes have water damage. It is not uncommon to see a home with two or three stories only being inhabited on the uppermost story. , Virginia, and Michigan. "Visionscape is perfect for our application," said Joe Smith, Vice President of Product Development at C&G Electronic Engineering. "Each Data Matrix code stores a great deal of information, yet it is so small that it disappears on the letter. With Visionscape's ability to read Data Matrix codes rapidly, we're able to implement systems in a very cost-effective manner." Data Matrix codes, which resemble small checkerboards, are found on an increasing number of products. Unlike one-dimensional bar codes, which can hold only a relative handful of characters identifying a manufacturer and product identification numbers, a Data Matrix mark can encode an order of magnitude A change in quantity or volume as measured by the decimal point. For example, from tens to hundreds is one order of magnitude. Tens to thousands is two orders of magnitude; tens to millions is three orders of magnitude, etc. more information, including alphanumeric data. Moreover, while bar codes are typically imprinted on paper labels that are then affixed af·fix tr.v. af·fixed, af·fix·ing, af·fix·es 1. To secure to something; attach: affix a label to a package. 2. to consumer goods consumer goods Any tangible commodity purchased by households to satisfy their wants and needs. Consumer goods may be durable or nondurable. Durable goods (e.g., autos, furniture, and appliances) have a significant life span, often defined as three years or more, and , Data Matrix codes may be marked directly on a product either through dot peening Peening is the mechanical working of metals by means of hammer blows or by blasting with shot (shot peening). Peening is a cold work process. It tends to expand the surface of the cold metal, thereby relieving tensile stresses and/or inducing compressive stresses. , ink jet See inkjet printer. , laser marking, lithography, or other methods. The tiny Data Matrix code printed on each letter contains the name of the recipient, which is matched via computer to the name on each envelope. "A windowed Win´dowed a. 1. Having windows or openings. envelope destroys the personalized effect of a letter," Mr. Smith said. "With Data Matrix, a single line can process matched letters and envelopes at a rate of 5-6,000 pieces per hour, with no concerns about the matching process." "Presort Services' decision to offer Visionscape and Data Matrix technology to other mailing houses through its C&G Electronic Engineering division is a tremendous validation of our products and technology," said Mark Tatkow, Vice President of Sales for RVSI Acuity CiMatrix. "For both organizations, it means being able to offer a competitive product with higher performance for their customers. This commitment from Presort Services underscores the fact that Visionscape is an extremely versatile platform for OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and and end user machine vision applications. One of their first customers, Morrow-Macke, Inc. already has two, four-camera systems in place and two more systems on order." About C&G Electronic Engineering C&G Electronic Engineering (C&G), in the business for 10 years, pushes the envelope in turn-key intelligent systems. By using state-of-the-art electronic components and a 'new kind' of thinking, C&G has created systems never even thought of before. From sorting systems to data lifting to closed-face matching systems, C&G has engineered it all. For more information on C&G Electronic Engineering, please call (800) 968-3737. About RVSI Robotic Vision Systems, Inc. (RVSI) (NASDAQ:ROBV) sets the standard for machine vision and electro-optical markets. Using leading-edge technology, RVSI joins vision-enabled process equipment, high-performance optics, lighting, and advanced hardware and software to assure product quality, identify and track parts, control manufacturing processes, and ultimately enhance profits for companies worldwide. Currently serving the semiconductor, electronics, automotive, pharmaceutical and packaging industries, RVSI has the most comprehensive line of machine vision systems available today. Headquartered in Canton, Massachusetts, with offices worldwide, RVSI holds more than 100 patents in a broad range of technologies. For more information visit www.rvsi.com or call (800) 646-6664. Additional information for shareholders Except for the historical information herein, certain matters discussed in this release include forward-looking statements that may involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual risks may vary significantly based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to: the historical cyclical nature of the semiconductor industry, risks in products and technology development, market acceptance of new products and continuing product demand, the impact of competitive products and pricing, changing economic conditions, both here and abroad, timely development and release of new products and strategic suppliers and customers, the effect of the company's accounting policies and other risk factors detailed in the Company's most recent registration statement, annual report on Form 10-K Form 10-K A report required by the SEC from exchange-listed companies that provides for annual disclosure of certain financial information. Form 10-K See 10-K. and 10K/A K/A Knowledge and Abilities , and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All referenced trademarked product names are the property of RVSI. All other referenced product names are trademarks of their respective companies. |
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