Datalogic used this year’s LogiMAT to demonstrate how its advanced imaging and mobile computing solutions help logistics operators simplify operations, increase throughput, and reduce total system cost. Jan Walker, Datalogic Sales Director, Logistics Automation (Germany, Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Benelux), speaks to Warehouse & Logistics News.
What were your primary objectives for participating in LogiMAT this year?
Logistics operators are under increasing pressure to handle higher volumes, faster, while keeping costs under control. LogiMAT is where these challenges are addressed in practical terms.
For us, it was a key opportunity to engage with leading players across courier, e-commerce, and third-party logistics, while also connecting with new customers in a fast-growing market. It is also the right platform to introduce solutions designed to improve operational performance in real environments.
In logistics, performance is not defined by technology alone, but by how effectively it reduces complexity and cost on the floor. That is where we focus our innovation.
What differentiates Datalogic from other companies in this sector?
The difference comes from a combination of long-term experience, continuous innovation, and close collaboration with customers.
Datalogic has been active in logistics, retail, and manufacturing for over 50 years, including early large-scale deployments of automated reading systems in airports. This experience translates into a deep understanding of real operational environments and constraints.
At the same time, we continue to invest in new technologies to support a market that is evolving rapidly. Our teams work closely with customers, understand their processes, and support them with a strong application focus. This combination of expertise and proximity is what makes the difference.
Tell us about the new product you are presenting at LogiMAT.
At LogiMAT, we are introducing the Matrix™ 830/930 series, ultra-high-resolution 2D industrial imagers designed for parcel sortation and conveyor-based logistics applications.
The Matrix 930 is the only device in the world capable of covering conveyor belts up to one metre wide with a single reader. Equipped with a 28-megapixel sensor and an 8000-pixel-wide field of view, it eliminates the need for multi-camera systems, mirrors, or complex layouts. This radically simplifies system architecture, reducing installation time, maintenance effort, and total system cost.
At the same time, performance is unmatched. The Matrix 830/930 can handle conveyor speeds up to 3.5 metres per second, accurately capturing multiple parcels even in dense and irregular flows.
The combination of ultra-high resolution and patented focus technologies ensures high read rates and operational robustness, even in non-ideal conditions. In high-throughput logistics environments, simplifying system design is one of the most effective ways to improve efficiency.
In your view, what are the most transformative innovations shaping the warehouse and logistics industry today?
The industry is moving toward higher levels of automation, driven by the combined use of robotics and artificial intelligence.
AI is enabling a shift from simple identification to more advanced capabilities. For example, it can recognise different parcel types and detect potential damage through image analysis.
Solutions are also becoming AI-ready. With compatibility with platforms such as Datalogic’s Smart Vision Suite for Logistics, applications can extend from basic identification to more advanced use cases, including parcel classification and specialised label recognition.
This ability to combine data capture with intelligent processing is improving accuracy, reducing manual intervention, and supporting more efficient operations.
What steps is Datalogic taking in terms of sustainability and environmental impact?
Sustainability is an increasingly important factor in logistics operations. Datalogic is committed to aligning with European environmental standards and continuously improving its processes to reduce environmental impact. While not always the primary driver today, sustainability is becoming a key element in supplier selection and long-term strategy.
What strategies should the warehouse and logistics sector adopt to maximise operational performance?
The ability to collect, integrate, and use data effectively is becoming essential. Access to advance information on incoming volumes allows operators to plan resources more efficiently and reduce bottlenecks. Knowing in advance how many parcels are arriving at a hub enables better allocation of workforce and infrastructure.
At the same time, quality data is equally important. Using AI to analyse parcel images and detect anomalies, such as potential damage, adds an additional layer of control and visibility. The integration of IoT, data analytics, and AI is a key driver for improving performance and enabling more informed decision-making.
In logistics, visibility without action has limited value. The real advantage comes from turning data into operational execution.
What message would you like visitors to take away from your presence at LogiMAT?
Our focus is clear: helping customers improve efficiency and reduce operational costs.
Datalogic supports logistics operations with a broad portfolio of solutions. In addition to stationary industrial scanners, we provide a complete range of mobile computers, including handheld devices such as the Skorpio™ and Falcon™ families, supporting picking, verification, and traceability across the entire warehouse workflow.
If a solution does not improve efficiency or reduce costs, it does not create real value for logistics operations.
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