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Direct Part Marking: What DPM Codes Are and How to Scan Them

When standard paper labels peel, shred, or burn away, component-level traceability breaks. Enter Direct Part Marking (DPM) - the permanent, indestructible link between physical assets and their digital history. Learn how DPM works across modern industries and how smart software decodes even the hardest-to-read DPM Data Matrix codes.

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Best Barcode Scanner SDK for Enterprise Apps

Choosing the right barcode scanner SDK can make a major difference in enterprise workflows - here’s what to consider for reliable, scalable scanning across industries and platforms.

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GS1 Digital Link Explained: The QR Code That Replaces Your Barcode

With GS1 Sunrise 2027 around the corner, retail point-of-sale is experiencing its biggest shift since the introduction of the traditional UPC/EAN barcode. GS1 Digital Link turns a simple QR code into a multi-purpose tool that serves checkout scanners, inventory systems, and shoppers' smartphones all at once. Here is everything you need to know about how GS1 Digital Link works and how to get your systems and packaging ready before 2027 arrives.

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AAMVA PDF417 Barcode Format: Fields, Examples and Parsing Guide

Every day, millions of state-issued driver's licenses and ID cards are scanned at retail checkouts, airport security checkpoints, bank onboarding desks, and hotel reception counters. Behind nearly all of these physical identity verifications is a two-dimensional barcode printed on the back of the card: the AAMVA-compliant PDF417 barcode.