Fort Mill, S.C. – October 2, 2012 – Honeywell (NYSE: HON) today announced the N8600 area-imaging engine, which features a 5 megapixel image sensor (2592 x 1944). The engine’s unprecedented high resolution image capture gives original equipment manufacturers (OEM) access to a range of industries including clinical healthcare automation, kiosk and ATM reading, gaming and lottery.
Unlike traditional page scanners, the N8600 is able to capture an entire document in a sub-second snapshot, and with dramatically reduced maintenance costs due to the lack of any moving parts. The N8600 also minimizes the need to sort and align documents by using auto crop technology. The N8600 also functions as a high resolution 2D bar code reader with wide angle optics that allows the engine to be mounted 20 percent closer to the code versus competing devices. This unlocks new possibilities for applications requiring smaller device footprints.
“After reforming the mainstream area-imaging market in 2011 with the introduction of the color-imaging capable N5600 series, we turned our focus to the specialty imaging market,” said Rob Hussey, director, worldwide OEM marketing, Honeywell Scanning & Mobility. “The N8600 addresses an unmet need to easily read both wide and high density codes, and capture detail-rich images, all in a single device. Honeywell will continue to develop advanced, easy-to-integrate engines with long, stable lifecycles, driving a lower total cost of ownership for OEMs.”
For users seeking solutions with additional visibility and customization, the N8600 is fully compatible with Honeywell’s development and device management platforms, the Remote MasterMind™ software suite and the TotalFreedom® architecture. For additional value, OEM partners can capitalize on Honeywell’s integration engineering support, ensuring fast and effective integration and service throughout the life of the engine.
The N8600 is available for sale today. For more information on the N8600 area-imaging engine, please visit www.honeywellaidc.com.
Remote MasterMind is a trademark of Honeywell International Inc. in the United States and other countries.
Honeywell (www.honeywell.com) is a Fortune 100 diversified technology and manufacturing leader, serving customers worldwide with aerospace products and services; control technologies for buildings, homes and industry; automotive products; turbochargers; and performance materials. Honeywell Scanning & Mobility (HSM) is part of the Automation and Control Solutions (ACS) business group of Honeywell. HSM is a leading manufacturer of high-performance image- and laser-based data collection hardware, including rugged mobile computers and bar code scanners. With one of the broadest product portfolios in the automatic identification and data collection industry, HSM provides data collection hardware for retail, healthcare, and transportation and logistics companies seeking to improve operations and enhance customer service. Additionally, HSM provides advanced software, service and professional solutions that help customers effectively manage data and assets. HSM products are sold worldwide through a network of distributor and reseller partners. For more information on Honeywell Scanning & Mobility, please visit www.honeywellaidc.com.
