Datalogic is a world-class producer of bar code readers, data collection mobile computers, RFID and vision systems, offering innovative solutions for a comprehensive range of applications  in the manufacturing, transportation & logistics and retail industries.

Datalogic was founded in 1972 by Romano Volta. It had its origin in the optical sensor business, serving the Automation Industry, but towards the end of the 70’s it moved into the field of bar code technology and very soon became the European leader in industrial applications.

 
Corporate Headquarters in Bologna, Italy
Listed on the Star segment (Star: DAL.MI) of the Italian Stock Exchange since 2001
About 2,000 staff members across Europe, the United States, Asia and Oceania
Research and Development investments for over 25 million Euro in 2009
9 Research and Development centers
A large portfolio of 890 patents
Direct presence in 30 countries around the world that sell to over 100 countries
Over 1,000 partners worldwide
   
1999
1st RFID post office application in the world

1997
1st industrial high speed bar code reader designed for sorting applications in the Material Handling sector with electronic auto-focus and no moving parts (DS8100)

1994
1st 360° scanner/scale (Magellan®)
1984
1st airport application in Europe (Milano-Linate Airport, LS4100)
1978
1st industrial bar code reader in Europe (M10)
1974
1st grocery store scanner in the world