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Making Parts
Readable

Cosmodot was founded under the belief that production shouldn't have invisible or untraceable moments. If the part survives, its identity should too.

CDOT AI Code
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Identity Breaks
When a Part Becomes Unreadable

It becomes anonymous. The link between the physical part and its manufacturing record breaks — process history, quality status, and downstream accountability can no longer be attached with certainty.

In complex production and supply chains, that single break creates blind spots that compound over time.

Zero losses starts with one principle: identity must stay readable for the entire journey, not just at the end.

The Road to Zero Losses
Readable Parts

The path starts with one requirement: part identity must remain readable.

Full readability means every item can be identified at every stage — from the first mark to the final destination. That is how zero losses in manufacturing and supply chain becomes achievable.

The First Domino
Direct Part Marking (DPM) Is The First Domino

Start from the start. Full readability begins when identity is introduced at the earliest viable point — directly on the part — so the same identity can be carried forward, checked repeatedly, and kept attached to the physical item.

Everything downstream assumes a stable identity: traceability, quality containment, genealogy, and reliable production data.

CDOT
A direct part marking symbology designed to keep identity readable

Built around survivability and repeatable readability — so identity lasts as long as the part does.

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Impact
Millions of CDOT Codes
marked every day
10M+
Codes Marked Daily
>99%
Read Accuracy
1013 + 520
Unique IDs & alphanumeric characters in 3mm²
700°C
Heat Resistance
Industries
Built for the World's Most
Demanding Environments

Automotive

Precision tracking for automotive parts and manufacturing processes

Die CastingHeat-TreatmentCataphoresisPainting

Aerospace

Mission-critical part identification and compliance tracking

Heat-TreatmentSandblastingMetalized Coating

Casting & Forging

Extreme heat resistant code solutions for foundry environments

Sand CastingFiringScaling (Oxidation)Pickling

Iron & Steel

Durable marking for heavy metal production environments

GalvanizationDrawing & FormingDusting & RustingScaling (Oxidation)

Appliances Manufacturing

Smart tracking for consumer appliance production lines

EnamelingPaintingPaper Label DamagesLow Light

Defense

Mission-critical part identification for defense and military systems

MIL-STD MarkingArmored Vehicle PartsWeapon SystemsBallistic Components
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Industry Leaders
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Patented Symbology

CDOT

Survivable and reusable direct part marking code

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Overview
CDOT Overview

CDOT is a patented symbology for industrial part identity. It is marked onto a surface like conventional 2D codes, but decoded through a frequency-domain signature rather than cell-by-cell contrast. The result is a code that is built to remain readable when surfaces change during production.

CDOT decoding relies on recognizing the code's characteristic signal pattern — allowing reliable identification even when the visible mark does not look "perfect" to conventional readers.

AI CODE
Capabilities
CDOT Capabilities

Marking Methods

CDOT can be applied using common industrial marking approaches, including laser printing, dot peening, chemical etching, casting, engraving, and abrasive blasting.

Reading Requirements

CDOT does not require advanced image-based readers. It also does not rely on contrast as the primary condition for readability.

Equipment Requirements

No specialized equipment is required. CDOT works with standard marking and reading setups.

Material Compatibility

Applicable to a wide range of hard and soft materials, including all metals, ceramics, dough, glass, and even sand molds and sand cores.

Surface Compatibility

CDOT is designed for real production surfaces, including flat, curved, textured, and reflective surfaces.

Operational Capabilities

Works in small spaces: Yes
Reading from low angles: >30°
Reading in low light: Yes
Number of codes scanned at a time: Multiple
Durability when exposed to liquid, dust, acid, rust: Yes

Data & Robustness
Built to Survive
Size vs. CapacityHolds >1013 UIDs + up to 520 alphanumeric characters within 3 mm²
Occlusion ResiliencyDecodable at 90% blockage
Read Accuracy>99%
Stretch ToleranceWithstands stretching up to 3× its original size
Coating / Painting ResilienceWithstands coating or painting up to 700 μm
Heat Treatment ResilienceWithstands heating and furnacing up to 700°C / 1292°F
Sandblasting ResilienceBetween 50 μm and 100 μm (based on laser marker wattage)
90%
Occlusion Resiliency
>99%
Read Accuracy
700°C
Heat Resilience
Stretch Tolerance
Survivability & Reusability
Repeatable Readability

CDOT is designed for repeatable readability: identity can be read again and again as the part reappears in the flow. It is built for production environments where surfaces evolve through heat, impact, chemicals, coatings, and geometry changes.

Heat Treatment Coatings & Platings Painting Anodizing Acid Pickling Galvanization Cataphoresis (E-Coating) Phosphating Shot Blasting Sandblasting Shot Peening Hot Metal Surfaces Pipe Drawing Surface Expansion & Shrinkage Enameling Firing / Furnacing Die Casting Sand Casting Sand Molds Glazing & Varnishing Low-Light Reading Narrow-Angle Reading
Scale
CDOT Today

More than 10 million CDOT codes are marked every day across automobile and light-duty vehicle manufacturing, motor vehicle components, trucks, military armored vehicles, batteries, power transformers, household appliances, iron and steel mills, die-casting foundries, iron foundries, forging, and more.

By 2030, CDOT is expected to be a permanent part of a trillion components, including those used in space missions.

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For additional information on CDOT demos, project implementations, and pricing, contact info@thecosmodot.com

Real-Time Platform

Real-Time Traceability.
Real-Time Control.

Most traceability systems tell what already went wrong.
CTRACE flags it before it happens.

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Overview
CTRACE Platform

CTRACE is Cosmodot’s real-time traceability platform for live production. It provides continuous visibility into part movement and process execution, including where each part is, which stations it has passed, which processes were applied, and which reader or camera confirmed each event.

At every step, CTRACE also verifies conformance by linking the part’s current stage to the correct production recipe and validating that the producing machine’s recorded process values match specification.

CTRACE
Prevention
Prevention, In Motion

CTRACE tracks every part in real time across every station and process. If something is missing, skipped, or off-spec, CTRACE flags it instantly—and can stop the line to prevent a defective part from moving to the next step.

Real-Time
Part Location
Instant
Anomaly Alert
Auto
Line-Stop Action
100%
Station Verified
PART ID
Process History
Machine Data
Sensor Values
Station Log
Digital Thread
Part-Level Digital Thread

From machine values to sensor outputs, everything is logged and linked to the exact part ID. Each part carries its own production record: process history, station confirmations, and the conditions under which it was made.

This is not only root-cause analysis after the fact. It is prevention while production is running.

How It Works

Mark
Read
Verify
Trace
Prevent

Every part is marked, read at each station, verified against spec, traced through its journey, and flagged before defects propagate.

Integration
What CTRACE Connects

CTRACE supports bi-directional communication and data transfer between individual parts and factory systems, including PLCs, SCADA, and MES. Part identity, station reads, and machine data stay connected end-to-end—from raw materials to final product and beyond.

PLC / SCADA / MES Systems
Readers, Cameras & Scanners
CDOT, Data Matrix & Barcode
Machine & Sensor Data Streams
Key Capabilities
Built for Production

Every capability designed around what live manufacturing actually demands.

Real-Time Part Location
Know exactly where every part is on the production floor at any moment.
Process History & Genealogy
Full production record linked to each individual part ID from start to finish.
Reader / Camera Logging
Every read event is captured: which device, at which station, at what time.
Machine & Sensor Data
Process parameters and sensor outputs recorded and tied to each part.
Anomaly Detection
Out-of-spec conditions flagged instantly before the part moves to the next step.
Line-Stop Actions
Automatic or triggered production halts when a defect or deviation is detected.
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For CTRACE demos, project implementations, and pricing, please email info@thecosmodot.com

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Industries

Built for the world's most demanding environments

Automotive

Precision tracking for automotive parts

Aerospace & Defense

Mission-critical part identification

Casting & Forging

Extreme heat resistant solutions

Iron & Steel

Durable marking for heavy metal production

Appliances

Smart tracking for production lines

Defense

Mission-critical part identification for military systems

Real-World Results

Case Studies

How leading manufacturers use CDOT and CTRACE to solve real traceability challenges.

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Demo Software

CDOT Demo
Guide

Step-by-step instructions for using CDOT Demo Software to effectively mark and decode codes.

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Setup
Optional Folder Structure

For convenience, we recommend setting up a folder structure before getting started.

📁 Desktop/
📁 CDOTDemo/
📁 CDOTFiles/
📁 CDOTDecoder/

On your Desktop, create a folder named CDOTDemo.

Inside CDOTDemo, create two subfolders: CDOTFiles and CDOTDecoder.

This organization is optional. You may choose other folder locations based on your preference.

Getting Started
Install & Log In
01

Install the Software

Download and install the CDOT Software onto your PC.

Download CDOT Windows App
02

Log In

Open the app and log in with your credentials. Ensure your internet connection is active, and manually type your login credentials if you encounter any issues.

Before Marking
Prepare CDOT Files
1

Navigate to the Demo CDOT tab in the application.

2

Select the file format compatible with your laser software and the desired size for the CDOT pattern.

3

Click on Save CDOT Files and choose the directory. After saving, import the generated CDOT files into your laser software as you would any vector graphic or logo.

Size Options

Option A

CDOT size of 12mm × 12mm or larger

Option B

CDOT size smaller than 12mm × 12mm

Step 3

Mark the CDOT onto the surface using your laser

Decoding
Decode the Marked CDOT

To decode the CDOT, you can use either an industrial camera or a handheld scanner.

1. Camera Setup

Open the camera software and configure it to save captured images to a folder on your PC. Depending on the camera brand and model, you may need to set this up to save directly or use FTP. Set the image-saving directory as desired.

2. Configure App

In the Settings tab of the app, click on the text area to choose the folder where images are saved by the camera. Select the CDOTDecoder folder if you created the recommended structure.

3. View Results

Go to the Main tab in the app to view the decoding results. The app displays results for the most recent image. You can capture images with the camera or manually place images in the selected folder.

Support
Troubleshooting Common Issues

Unable to log in

Check your internet connection and manually type your login credentials instead of copy-pasting. If issues persist, please contact support.

CDOT files look corrupted in laser software

This may be due to an incompatibility between your laser software’s file format version and the CDOT files. Please contact support for assistance.

Unable to select camera’s image-saving directory

Select the fixed directory where the camera saves images from the Cosmodot Demo app. The app will still function properly with this setup.

Images appear but no results in Main tab

Verify that the folder with images matches the one defined in the app’s Settings tab. If the issue persists, try running the app as an administrator.

No option to run as administrator

Navigate to the app’s installation folder (usually C:/Program Files/Cosmodot Inc/Cosmodot Application), right-click on the app, and select “Run as administrator”.

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Industry Leaders

Trusted by global manufacturers

Our Mission

Making Parts
Readable

Building on years of work in industrial traceability, Cosmodot is developing a direct part identity system designed to remain readable through harsh production processes and extreme conditions, so records stay connected to the physical part across the supply chain.

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Supply Chains
Making Supply Chains Confident

Cosmodot helps manufacturers keep part identity connected to the physical item, so production data stays reliable from process to process.

Upstream Verification

When identity remains readable, quality verification can move upstream, scrap and rework can be reduced, and root-cause investigations can be closed faster with less ambiguity.

Shared Trust

The same continuity strengthens trust between suppliers and manufacturers by enabling shared, verifiable traceability—so accountability is based on evidence, not assumptions.

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From Raw Material to Final Product

Every part carries its own production record

Core Belief
Survivability & Re-Readability

Cosmodot believes a survivable, re-readable part identity is the pivotal breakthrough needed to reduce losses in manufacturing and supply chains.

The majority of traceability cost comes from what happens when identity breaks: parts become anonymous, records detach from the physical item, and uncertainty spreads through quality, containment, and accountability.

Compare that to an identity that can be read repeatedly across a part’s lifecycle. When the same ID remains readable from the earliest steps onward, traceability stays continuous, verification can happen upstream, and decisions can be made on reliable, real-time data.

While many codes are treated as “one-and-done,” CDOT is built to remain readable through harsh production processes and extreme conditions, so identity can be reused every time the part reappears in the flow.

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