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What matters most when shopping barcode readers? Choosing a barcode scanner (also called a barcode reader) can be exhaustive—after all, aren't they all the same? No, just like virtually every other device, barcode readers aren't alike. Every model is carefully crafted...
All good things come in threes, so how do you choose the right barcode solution? Since the invention of barcodes in the late 1940s, barcode scanning technology has evolved tremendously. The first-ever barcode reader was the size of a desk and required a massive amount...
Off the cuff: patient ID wristbands & barcodes Patient care is top-of-mind for medical practitioners, and so is technology, like barcode readers, that ensure treatment and recovery are smooth and error-free. Born on a pack of gum in the 1970s, the humble barcode...
Wearable barcode scanners usher in hands-free workflows For centuries, the primary purpose of eyeglasses has been improving vision (and perhaps making someone look a bit smarter). However, with the evolution of technology, eyeglass manufacturers and Internet pioneers...
What are Ingress Protection (IP) ratings? Why do they matter for data capture devices? Done & dusted?Picture it: Your next shipment of goods should hit the road later today. You've got three over-the-road truckers arriving within the next few hours to transport...
Why Manufacturers and OEMs with Track and Trace Systems Thrive In recent years, industrial track and trace systems have shifted from a "nice-to-have"x9d element for manufacturing operations to an essential component in remaining competitive. The question is no longer...
Once on the Ropes, the QR Code Swings Back as Consumers Clamor Contact-free ExchangesDid you know the Quick Response (QR) code was invented in 1994 by the Denso Wave company? It was initially designed by the Japanese company to track parts as they moved through the...
How Barcode Scanners Can Transform and Streamline Your Business If you’ve found your way to this blog, chances are you’ve already identified that your business might need barcode scanners (also called barcode readers). If you’ve done a few web searches for scanners to...
Find out in this quick read which barcode formats are used most frequently and why Barcodes are everywhere we look on ads, supermarket items, packages, letters, tickets, and boarding passes. But the variety of formats these codes come in and the different purposes...
How Drawing a Line in the Sand Changed Everything Until roughly half a century ago, managing and tracking inventory was an incredibly cumbersome task for grocery stores. To determine exactly what products were in stock, store managers had to shut down operations and...
Shoppers Skipping Checkout Lines with Smartphone Scan & Go Apps As the dust settles on the 2020-2021 coronavirus pandemic, pundits and retail analysts are wondering: Are stores over?While it's undeniable that COVID-19 and the resulting social distancing,...
Bleach, hydrogen peroxide, glutaraldehyde, ethanolamine.While these powerful chemicals seem heaven-sent for infection control, they're actually hell on devices, like wireless barcode readers. The majority of commercial wireless devices, like those found in hospitals,...