Datalogic is a world-class producer of bar code readers, data collection mobile computers, RFID systems and photoelectric sensors for the industrial automation sector.  We offer innovative solutions for many industrial applications, from manufacturing to transportation & logistics and retail.

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
Over 1,900 employees in 30 countries
Research and Development investments for over 25 million Euro in 2009
8 Research and Development centers with 300 engineers
A large portfolio of 885 patents
Direct presence in more than 30 countries worldwide selling to over 100 countries
Over 1,000 partners worldwide
   
1974
1st grocery store scanner in the world
1978
1st industrial bar code reader in Europe (M10)
1984
1st airport application in Europe (Milano-Linate Airport, LS4100)
1994
1st 360° scanner/scale (Magellan®)

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)

1999
1st RFID post office application in the world