Development and production of barcode readers, mobile computers, sensors, RFID, machine vision and laser marking systems
Datalogic S.p.A.
Lippo di Calderara di Reno (BO) · Lippo di Calderara di Reno (BO)New on Amplifa
About Datalogic
Datalogic S.p.A. is an Italian technology company headquartered in Lippo di Calderara di Reno near Bologna, specializing in automatic data capture and factory automation. The portfolio includes barcode scanners and readers, mobile computers, sensors for detection, measurement and safety, RFID systems, machine vision systems, laser marking systems as well as stationary scanners and dimensioners. The solutions serve to increase efficiency and quality in the Retail, Manufacturing (including Automotive, Food & Beverage, Electronics, Automated Machinery, Intralogistics), Transportation & Logistics, and Healthcare industries. The company was founded in 1972 by Romano Volta and achieved revenue of €493.8 million in 2024. Datalogic employs around 3,000 people in 27 countries, operates R&D centers in Italy, Sweden, the USA, China, Vietnam and the Czech Republic, and holds approximately 1,200 patent applications. Since 2001, the company has been listed in the STAR segment of the Borsa Italiana (DAL.MI).
- Site
- Lippo di Calderara di Reno (BO)
- Processes
- Laser Marking Systems (laser marking), Machine Vision / Product Inspection (vision systems for testing and inspection), Sensors for detection, measurement and safety, RFID systems (design and production of RFID solutions), Barcode reading and automatic data capture (barcode readers, scanners, OEM readers), System Integration (automation and integration systems, e.g. barcode reading portals), Dimensioning (dimensioners for carton/pallet measurement), System Integration
- Materials
- Barcode Readers and Automatic Data Capture, Machine Vision / Product Inspection, Laser Marking Systems, RFID Systems, Sensors for Detection, Measurement and Safety, Dimensioners, System Integration
- Founded
- 1972
- Employees
- 3000
- Industries
- Retail, Manufacturing (Automotive, Food & Beverage, Electronics, Automated Machinery), Transportation & Logistics (Airports, Courier & Parcel, Postal, E-Commerce), Healthcare (Pharmacy, Hospitals/Labs, Pharmaceutical)
- 01
Research & Development
- 02
Product Development and Design
- 03
Production of Devices and Systems
- 04
System Integration
- 05
Software Solutions
- 06
Service, Support and Training
Products and Processes
Barcode Readers and Automatic Data Capture
Handheld scanners, fixed scanners and OEM readers for point of sale, logistics and industry.
Machine Vision / Product Inspection
Vision systems for testing and inspection in manufacturing, e.g. in pharmaceutical packaging inspection.
Laser Marking Systems
Stationary systems for marking and traceability of components.
RFID Systems
RFID readers and solutions for identification and tracking.
Sensors for Detection, Measurement and Safety
Sensors and light curtains for material detection and personnel protection in automated machinery.
Dimensioners
Systems for carton and pallet measurement for logistics processes.
System Integration
Automation and integration systems, e.g. barcode reading portals, for industrial applications.
Locations
Lippo di Calderara di Reno (HQ)
ITHeadquarters (Via Candini, 2)
Lippo di Calderara di Reno (S.r.l.)
ITSite of DATALOGIC S.r.l. and DATALOGIC IP TECH S.r.l. (Via San Vitalino, 13)
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laser Marking Systems (laser marking)Surface | – | – | – | – | – |
| Machine Vision / Product Inspection (vision systems for testing and inspection)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Sensors for detection, measurement and safetyTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| RFID systems (design and production of RFID solutions)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Barcode reading and automatic data capture (barcode readers, scanners, OEM readers)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| System Integration (automation and integration systems, e.g. barcode reading portals)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Dimensioning (dimensioners for carton/pallet measurement)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Reference customers
Company History
- 1972
Founded by Romano Volta in Quarto Inferiore near Bologna; initially electronic devices, later photoelectric sensors
- 1974
Internationalization with an office in Nürtingen; first commercial barcode scan worldwide (Marsh Supermarket, Troy, Ohio, Model A Scanner)
- 1976
Start of sales in Japan
- 1978
Foundation of the first US subsidiary
- 1980
Focus on optical barcode readers; leadership position in laser scanners
- 1984
First barcode reader application at Milan-Linate Airport (baggage sorting)
- 1988
Acquisition of Escort Memory Systems (RFID) in California
- 1999
First RFID application worldwide in a post office
- 2000
Introduction of Shopevolution™ (first self-shopping solution)
- 2001
Stock exchange listing in the STAR segment of the Borsa Italiana (DAL.MI)
- 2005
Acquisition of PSC Inc.
- 2008
Acquisition of Datasensor
- 2010
Acquisition of Evolution Robotics Retail
- 2011
Acquisition of PPT Vision
- 2012
Acquisition of Accu-Sort Systems
- 2017
Valentina Volta becomes Group CEO (01.01.2017)
- 2020
Revenue €479.8 million; approx. €52 million R&D investments; approx. 1,200 patents
- 2021
Acquisition of M.D. Micro Detectors
- 2022
Acquisition of Pekat Vision
- 2024
Revenue €493.8 million