Every second, thousands of barcodes are being scanned somewhere in the world. From supermarket checkouts and warehouses to hospitals and global supply chains, barcode scanners quietly keep modern commerce moving. Take a 24-hour journey through the surprisingly busy life of the barcode scanner.
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.
With barKoder’s new Search & Find feature, simply enter the barcode value you’re looking for and point your camera at the scene. The SDK searches interactively until it detects and scans the matching barcode.
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.
barKoder has shipped major updates: multithreaded web scanning, VIN OCR, advanced AR, new document parsers, Zebra validation, ISO 27001 certification, and easier cross-platform SDK testing. They also joined Zebra ISV partners and expanded GS1 provider status.
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.