After barcode label scales and AI POS scales, Hanin HPRT introduces the new NEX Series — a modular retail weighing and checkout solution built around one weighing platform and five configurable models.
From basic weighing and checkout to AI recognition, label printing, and smart POS functions, the NEX Series allows retailers to select the right configuration for different store formats and operational needs.
This article explores the product positioning, configuration options, and application value of the NEX Series, helping retailers understand how a modular weighing system can simplify equipment selection and support different retail workflows.
One Platform, Five Configurations: The Design Philosophy Behind the NEX Series
The core idea behind the NEX Series is simple: transform retail scales from fixed-function devices into a flexible terminal family that can adapt to different business scenarios.
The five models — NEX S, NEX Y, NEX L, NEX R, and NEX P — share the same weighing platform. Retailers can select different modules based on their needs, creating a setup that fits applications such as weighing, checkout, label printing, and self-service operations.
This modular approach addresses three common challenges in retail:
✔️ Flexible configurations for different retail needs
Fresh food stores, convenience stores, and supermarkets often have very different weighing requirements. A fixed configuration may leave retailers paying for functions they rarely use or lacking features they actually need.
The NEX Series solves this through a modular design approach — similar to building blocks — allowing businesses to combine the functions they need without investing in unnecessary hardware.
✔️ Easier maintenance with modular hardware design
Print heads and internal cables are among the most frequently replaced components in retail weighing scales.
The entire NEX Series features a modular quick-release design and hidden cable routing design, allowing key components to be replaced on-site without special tools. Store staff can complete routine maintenance without disassembling the entire device or sending the unit back for service.
✔️ Centralized management for multi-store operations
Managing multiple retail locations can become complicated when equipment monitoring, price updates, label templates, and AI model upgrades all require manual intervention.
The NEX Series integrates with the Cloud Scale System, a centralized platform that manages devices, stores, products, labels, AI models, upgrades, and operation logs.
The system supports both public SaaS deployment and private deployment options, while also providing third-party interface integration.
Headquarters can remotely monitor equipment, update prices, manage labels, and upgrade AI models without visiting individual stores. With support for Android, Windows, and Linux platforms, retailers can manage different devices through one unified system, reducing manual inspection costs and dependence on dedicated IT resources.
AI recognition technology built for retail environments
At the technology level, the NEX Series integrates HPRT's self-developed AI Vision Recognition Technology.
Based on HPRT's proprietary product data platform covering more than 150 produce models, the system can automatically identify products within 0.1 seconds after items are placed on the scale.
It achieves up to 97% accuracy in recognizing loose, dried, and bagged produce, with up to 99% overall recognition accuracy, while supporting continuous learning to improve recognition performance over time.
This gives the NEX Series the ability to not only "see" products but also understand them — providing the core AI capability behind the NEX Y, NEX L, and NEX R models.
Built by a dedicated commercial scale manufacturer
As a commercial weighing scale manufacturer, Hanin HPRT manages the production of key components including printing modules and main control boards, with strict quality control throughout the manufacturing process.
Direct factory support for production, delivery, and after-sales service provides the reliability behind the NEX Series.
Five NEX Models Explained: A Complete Retail Solution from Weighing to Checkout
The biggest advantage of the NEX Series is flexibility. Instead of locking retailers into a fixed hardware configuration, HPRT provides five models designed for different retail workflows — from basic weighing to AI recognition, label printing, and checkout.
1. NEX S · Electronic Weighing Scale
NEX S is built for retailers that need reliable weighing performance in daily operations, especially in fresh food areas where durability and ease of use are essential.
Key features:
• Slim body design with optional dual-sided pole display
Optional front and rear pole displays provide flexible installation options, allowing NEX S to fit different counter layouts and space conditions.
• Two-section adjustable display
The two-section flip display provides clear weight visibility for both employees and customers.
• IP65 protection rating
With an IP65-rated design, NEX S withstands dust and water exposure, making it a reliable choice for demanding environments such as seafood counters and fresh food areas.
2. NEX Y · Smart Checkout Scale
NEX Y combines weighing, product recognition, and checkout functions to streamline retail checkout workflows.
Key features:
• Seamless connection with checkout systems
Weight data can flow directly into the checkout process, eliminating the need to print separate labels before payment.
• AI camera for automatic product recognition
With an integrated AI camera, products can be automatically identified after being placed on the weighing platform, improving checkout efficiency.
• Checkout without printed labels
By removing the label printing step, NEX Y helps reduce paper consumption and simplify daily operations.
• IP65 protection with optional dual-sided pole display
The flexible design supports different counter layouts while maintaining reliable performance in humid retail environments.
3. NEX L · AI Recognition Label Scale
NEX L is designed for fresh food retailers that need efficient labeling combined with AI-powered product identification. It supports both employee-operated and self-service weighing scenarios, including challenging items such as bagged, stacked, and irregular-shaped produce.
Key features:
• Patented quick-release printing module design
The printing module can be replaced quickly without tools, allowing store teams to complete maintenance directly on-site.
• Dual printing support: receipts and labels
NEX L supports both receipt and label printing, with print speeds of up to 125 mm/s.
• Optional linerless printing with cutter module
The optional linerless printing solution eliminates backing paper waste. The automatic cutter also removes the need for manual tearing, making it suitable for high-frequency labeling environments such as fresh food counters and bakeries.
• AI camera with automatic product recognition
Equipped with an AI recognition camera and HPRT's proprietary product data platform, NEX L identifies bagged, stacked, and irregular-shaped produce with up to 99% overall recognition accuracy.
A dual-lens camera and optional 15.6-inch or 11.6-inch customer displays support both self-service weighing and employee-assisted operation.
4. NEX R · AI POS Scale
NEX R is a complete weighing and checkout terminal that combines weighing, product recognition, printing, and payment workflows in one device.
Key features:
• Patented modular quick-release design with hidden cable routing
The integrated design keeps the device clean, easy to maintain, and convenient for daily cleaning.
• Flexible paper compartment adjustment
The adjustable paper compartment supports different media sizes, with widths as narrow as 40 mm. It supports multiple label and receipt formats without changing the paper compartment, making NEX R a strong fit for fresh food, bakery, and prepared food stores with diverse labeling needs.
• High-speed printing up to 250 mm/s
Fast printing performance helps maintain smooth operations during busy periods.
• Support for receipts, labels, and black-mark continuous paper
One device can handle checkout receipts, weighing labels, and continuous paper printing. An optional 80 mm receipt module with cutter is also available.
5. NEX P · Smart POS Terminal
NEX P is a compact POS terminal designed for stores with limited counter space and a need for efficient checkout operations. It provides essential POS functions in a space-saving form factor, making it a practical choice for convenience stores, small retail counters, and compact store formats.
Key features:
• Slim and space-saving design
The compact body fits easily into small checkout areas without compromising daily operation efficiency.
• Flexible configuration options
Retailers can select functions based on their business requirements and avoid paying for unnecessary hardware.
• Receipt and label printing expansion support
NEX P can be expanded with receipt or label printers, allowing retailers to build a flexible checkout setup based on their operational needs.
Technical Comparison: NEX Series at a Glance
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Specification |
NEX S |
NEX Y |
NEX L |
NEX R |
NEX P |
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Product Type |
Electronic Weighing Scale |
Smart Checkout Scale |
AI Recognition Label Scale |
AI POS Scale |
Smart POS Terminal |
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Maximum Capacity |
Max=3/6 kg; 6/15 kg; 15/30 kg (optional across the series) |
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Protection Rating |
IP65 |
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Display |
5-digit half display |
11.6-inch touchscreen |
Main display: 15.6-inch |
Main display: 15.6-inch |
Main display: 15.6-inch |
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Platform / CPU |
— |
ARM RK3288 |
ARM RK3288 / RK3568 |
ARM / x86 (Intel J1900/N100) |
ARM / x86 (Intel J1900/N100) |
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Operating System |
— |
Android 12 |
Android 12 |
Android 12 / Windows 10 |
Android 12 / Windows 10 |
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Printing Size |
— |
— |
2-inch |
2-inch / 3-inch with cutter |
2-inch / 3-inch with cutter |
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Printing Speed |
— |
— |
Up to 125 mm/s |
Up to 250 mm/s |
— |
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Media Support |
— |
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Thermal label paper / linerless labels / thermal receipt paper |
Thermal labels / receipt paper / black-mark continuous paper |
— |
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Optional Features |
— |
— |
Linerless cutter module |
80 mm receipt module with cutter |
Built-in dual-lens face camera |
Flexible Configurations for Different Retail Scenarios
The real value of the NEX Series lies in its flexibility. Different retail formats have different workflows, and there is no need to invest in a fixed configuration designed for a completely different business model.
1. Supermarkets and Hypermarkets (Fresh Food Supermarkets / Large Retail Stores)
Recommended configuration:
Fresh food labeling area:
Deploy NEX L for weighing, AI recognition, and label printing. Multiple units can be installed according to customer traffic during peak hours.
Checkout area:
Deploy NEX P as a smart POS terminal for payment and checkout. Add NEX S when additional customer weighing or weight verification is required.
Key benefits:
Improves fresh food labeling efficiency, checkout flow, and multi-store equipment management while adapting to humid fresh food environments.
2. Chain Convenience Stores / Snack Retail Chains
Recommended configuration:
Stores with fresh food weighing needs:
Choose NEX R for integrated weighing and checkout.
Stores without weighing requirements:
Choose NEX P for streamlined POS operations.
Key benefits:
Maximizes limited counter space and provides flexible configurations without unnecessary hardware investment.
3. Community Fresh Food Stores / Fruit Shops
Recommended configuration:
Stores with separate weighing and checkout counters:
Use NEX P + NEX S.
· NEX S handles dedicated weighing tasks.
· NEX P manages checkout and payment.
Stores requiring one device for both weighing and checkout:
Choose NEX R.
Key benefits:
Supports flexible counter layouts and helps retailers choose equipment based on actual store needs.
4. Independent Delicatessen / Bakery Shops
Recommended configuration:
Small stores:
Deploy a single NEX R for checkout, label printing, and receipt printing.
Stores requiring more labeling capacity:
Add NEX L for dedicated label printing operations.
Key benefits:
Handles diverse product categories, multiple label formats, and high-volume labeling requirements.
The shared weighing platform, compatible printing modules, and common accessories also simplify spare parts management across multiple NEX devices.
Retailers can reduce the number of spare models they need to stock, lower inventory pressure, and simplify daily maintenance.
Build Your NEX Solution for Your Store
From weighing and labeling to AI recognition and checkout, the HPRT NEX Series transforms retail terminals into a modular system designed around different business needs.
With one platform and five configurations, retailers can select the right combination of weighing, printing, recognition, and POS functions — without investing in features they do not need.
For supermarkets, convenience stores, fresh food retailers, and specialty stores, the NEX Series provides a more adaptable solution that is easier to maintain, easier to manage, and better aligned with real-world retail workflows.
Looking for the right weighing and checkout configuration for your retail business?
Contact us to get NEX Series product specifications, request a sample unit, or receive a customized solution based on your store format and operational requirements.
FAQ
Q1: Do all five NEX Series models use the same weighing platform?
Yes. The NEX S, NEX Y, NEX L, NEX R, and NEX P are all built on the same weighing platform.
The shared platform design allows retailers to simplify spare parts management and avoid maintaining separate base components for different models across multiple locations.
Q2: Does the NEX Series printing module require special tools for replacement?
No. The NEX Series uses a patented quick-release printing module design that allows replacement without tools.
Store employees can complete the replacement process on-site without waiting for technical support or returning the equipment for service.
Q3: Can the NEX Series connect with existing POS systems?
Yes. The NEX Series provides multiple physical interfaces, including USB 2.0, RJ45 LAN, and RJ11 serial ports.
It supports both Android and Windows platforms and can connect with mainstream POS software and ERP systems through integration interfaces.