The Story of the QR Code: From Factory Floors to Global Connectivity
Discover the history of the QR code, invented by Masahiro Hara in 1994, its global adoption, and how modern tools like barKoder SDK are transforming QR code scanning in 2025.
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Discover the history of the QR code, invented by Masahiro Hara in 1994, its global adoption, and how modern tools like barKoder SDK are transforming QR code scanning in 2025.
In 2025, restaurant technology is transforming faster than ever. Paper menus are fading away, replaced by fast, touch-free, and eco-friendly QR code menus. This digital shift not only enhances customer experience but also cuts costs and improves hygiene. With barKoder, restaurants can offer seamless menu scanning and ordering through a simple, powerful SDK and mobile app integration.
As industries continue to digitize, barcode and QR code scanning technology has become a core part of modern business infrastructure. In 2025, companies require tools that are fast, reliable, and ready to integrate across platforms. The barKoder SDK stands out as the next-generation barcode scanning solution — built for developers, trusted by enterprises, and loved by users.
Here’s a blog draft for “Figma vs. Canva in 2025: The Ultimate Comparison for Barcode Scanning Images” — including strengths, limitations, and how each applies to barcode-related design.
Barcodes come in two main types: 1D (linear) and 2D (two-dimensional). While 1D barcodes are simple, low-cost, and perfect for retail, 2D barcodes pack more data into less space, making them ideal for healthcare, logistics, and mobile use. This guide explains the differences, pros and cons, and helps you decide which barcode type best fits your business needs.
The fake ID isn’t just a viral stunt—it’s a warning. Businesses can no longer afford to depend on outdated, manual methods of identity verification.
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How big is the QR code industry? Let’s dive into 30+ eye-opening statistics that reveal the real impact of QR codes around the world.
Barcodes may look simple—but in medicine, their impact is profound.
Industries worldwide are embracing 2D and QR codes for greater data capacity, security, and versatility. See how this shift is shaping the future and how barKoder helps lead the way.
The modern warehouse is under constant pressure to be faster, smarter, and more efficient. As e-commerce grows and customer expectations for quick delivery rise, traditional manual inventory processes are struggling to keep up. This is where the combination of drones and barcode scanning technology is transforming warehouse operations, delivering a new era of speed, safety, and accuracy.
barKoder CEO Vangel Ivanov has been recognized as one of The Founder Square’s Top 25 Founders for H1 2025, celebrating his leadership and innovation in barcode scanning solutions.
Barcode scanning is evolving from simple data capture to immersive, intelligent interaction. With Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR), users can now scan hands-free using smart glasses, see real-time overlays, train in virtual warehouses, and interact with digital twins of physical spaces.