By Cognex Corp.DIRECT PART mark identification (DPMI) and verification (DPMV) systems can help manufacturers improve the marking process, increase read rates, lower the cost of rejecting parts due to unreadable codes, and help ensure that parts don’t lose their lifetime identity. Many companies are beginning to push the burden of DPM verification down the supply chain. Machine builders might be required to supply the technology. This paper discusses ten important considerations when choosing a DPMV system, and offers guidance with respect to which verification standards will best apply to your particular process.