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Vision systems are on the rise (at least from a marketing perspective) in material handling for manufacturing and supply chains, and they are a logical place for a variety of inspection [...]

Here are 10 very diverse operations that have experienced significant improvement using Barcode Match. Would Barcode Match benefit your process, supply chain or warehouse? A wine distributor has [...]

In addition to testing of conventionally printed 1D and 2D barcodes, the lab does Direct Part Mark (DPM) verification here at Barcode Test. Our work with users of this technology provides insight [...]

The ISO numerical grade relates to the ANSI alphabetical grade as shown on the following chart:  An A or ISO 4.0 Symbol Grade does not “guarantee” that a symbol will successfully scan everywhere. [...]

You have built a nice retail presence amidst a locale and clientele that supports you. The logical next step is to grow your online business. Maybe your website has already cast a wider net and [...]

Gary Patterson, President of the 3PL Tagg Logistics said it best: “Because it is the last link in the supply chain, and in many cases, the only direct contact with the end customers, the order [...]

If you believe that barcode verification is important (not everyone does), your choices are simple: a) Purchase a barcode verifier b) Use a barcode test lab Verifiers are expensive. There are [...]

There is no shortage of myths and beliefs circulating about inline barcode verification. There are two ways to deconstruct this technology: Regulatory: ISO and industry applications such as UDI [...]

Q: What could be worse than a non-scanning barcode? The answer might surprise you! A: A barcode the scans the wrong information perfectly. Think about it—it is a real train wreck. Here is one [...]

DPM or Direct Part Mark barcodes have been around for a long time, but this method for marking parts and sub-assemblies is evolving, as the use cases expand and advance. The military has long [...]