Companies Mentioned in this Issue: Smartrac Impinj AIM NiceLabel Accusoft Avery Dennison (acquisition) Cognex (acquisition) FineLine (acquisition) Assa Abloy (acquisition) Zebra (acquisition) SUALAB Scandit GS1 Epson Brother Mobile TEKLYNX Loftware ScanSKU ScanTracked 10th ANNIVERSARY EDITION BarcodesTalk Printronix FoodLogiQ AtlasRFID Metalcraft (new COO & RFID project) Biolog-ID Supply Dynamics ProGlove SocketMobile Code (new CEO) CISS Honeywell Acuity Technologies Sensormatic Solutions Breckenridge CodeREADr AviationRFID RFIDLive 2020 ScanSource Digimarc Identify3D Consolidated Printing ALOM Aila MPI Label Systems SpotSee RFID Dynamsoft Demand Planning Koamtac Vizinex RFID Cognosos Asset Tracking Oracle Cybra/ MarkMagic Seagull Scientific Janam, Inc And more….

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& an important message from 2020 Q1 | www.barcode.com the publisher (page 2) The Bar Code News Celebrates Its 10th Catching up with Anniversary - and it’s NiceLabel: time to say goodbye. Questions & Answers With (Dec 2009- Dec 2019) A Leading Barcode Software Company Dear Readers,

Last month marked the ten year anniversary of the website in its “news” format. It has been great fun, educational and hopefully valuable and productive. Sometimes, the most interesting reading is Unfortunately however, the Bar Code News will cease an in-depth one-on- operations around March 1st, 2020. The decision leading one discussion where to this is largely financial. Up until two years ago I published we look at the past as another website, the Point of Sale News (Pointofsale.com) well as the future. This which was larger and essentially carried the Bar Code News article, in a question for many years. That business was purchased by a software and answer format and payments company, and converted from news to a with NiceLabel, offers commercial POS website. insights from a mature and still growing Since then I have not been able to find enough new sponsors software company that has thrived over more than 25 years, for Barcode. The industry seems to be in a state of change in spite of being in the rapidly evolving world of computer now with a number of acquisitions and consolidations taking platforms, operating systems and hardware. place. I suspect that will continue. This decision has been difficult for me because I love the technology and the value NiceLabel was established in 1993 by Slovenian entrepreneur, it adds. Zvone Duplancic, to develop software solutions for local businesses. After successful completion of a challenging At this point I am planning for The Bar Code News content project for a Japanese printer manufacturer, NiceLabel and site, in entirety, (6,000+ pages), to be moved to another recognized the barcode label printer market was growing domain name - www.barcodenews.com, so the content will quickly and offered an opportunity for it to meet the demand continue to be accessible. for the development of Windows printer drivers and barcode label design software for these new specialty printers. I purchased the domain 23 years ago because the technology so intrigued me. The site has been productive in several Q: What markets / niches did NiceLabel first different formats during that time. At the moment, I do not succeed in? What was the subsequent arc of intend to actively operate the site in the future, mostly likely it growth due to? will be leased or sold. If you have any thoughts or suggestions for the future of the site, please feel free to share them. A: Initially, NiceLabel’s core focus was on developing label printer drivers; a need that was recognized across all Lastly, I want to stress that I truly appreciate the support I’ve industries. Its first Microsoft Windows drivers for thermal received from all of you over the last ten years. It has been a label printers were released in 1995 and Windows NT pleasure. printer drivers quickly followed in 1997. By 1999, NiceLabel

achieved Microsoft Windows certified accreditation. Because Best, NiceLabel drivers and label design software were fit for Craig Aberle application across a broad range of industries, the company Owner and publisher, Barcode.com / The Bar Code News was perfectly positioned for rapid growth as it introduced its enterprise labeling solutions in 2006.

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Impinj Introduces Two New RAIN RFID In Wake Of New Romaine Lettuce Recall Supply Chain Tag Chips For Global Markets Including Management And Food Trace- Retail, Supply Chain, & Aviation ability “More Important Than Ever” Impinj, Inc. (NASDAQ: PI), a leading provider and pioneer of RAIN RFID FoodLogiQ, the leading SaaS provider solutions, today introduced the Imp- of food safety compliance, traceability, inj M730 and Impinj M750 integrat- and supply chain transparency software ed circuits (ICs), the first tag chips in solutions, shared thoughts from- cor the company’s game-changing Impinj porate leadership today in the wake of M700 endpoint IC family. The Impinj the ongoing E. coli outbreak linked to M730 and M750 ICs deliver high per- romaine lettuce. The affected produce formance, fast inventory capability, and has sickened 67 people in 19 states, advanced features for next-generation And advanced features enable new with 39 people being hospitalized and RAIN RFID tags that can be attached solutions for loss prevention with fric- six experiencing kidney failure, accord- to, or embedded in, nearly any item, and tionless self-checkout and embedded ing to a November 26, 2019 update that operate worldwide. tagging with seamless product returns. from the U.S. Centers for Disease Con- trol and Prevention (CDC). As of today, Developed in an advanced semicon- “Today we achieved a significant mile- no deaths have been attributed to the ductor process node, the Impinj M730 stone by offering the Impinj M730 and E. coli outbreak. and M750 ICs deliver increased sen- M750 endpoint ICs to our global inlay sitivity to enable the development of partners,” said Chris Diorio, Impinj’s Currently, the CDC still has not identi- small, universal RAIN RFID tags. The CEO. fied the contamination source or where new ICs also allow retailers to operate all of the suspect lettuce was grown, al- their RAIN RFID readers faster than though Salinas, California, is believed to with other tag chips, reducing inven- be a potential source site. tory time and improving productivity. Continue Article Continue reading >>

ScanTracked™ Releases Its Flagship Cloud- Printronix Auto ID Boosts Productivity And Versatility Based Data Collection And Lookup Platform With Introduction Of T6000e The founders of ScanTracked previously Thermal RFID Printer Series developed custom apps for the Ware- housing, Transport and Retail industry. Through this, they discovered how dif- ferent each business processes and re- quirements were. Despite the variability in processes, the clients were wanting to achieve the same result; capture, store and lookup other ‘reference’ data to pull back and show the user.

The lightbulb moment came while working with a specific local council in Printronix Auto ID, Inc., a global leader the United Kingdom. in enterprise grade industrial printing solutions unveiled the new T6000e The council was simply wanting an app thermal barcode printer, an enhanced to record when local residents attend- version of its popular T6000 printer ed the town’s landfill to drop off their series with new features and advanced garbage. RFID capabilities. Continue reading >>

Continue article>> Q1 2020 10th Anniversary Edition| 3 | warnings to catch attention and drawing the eye to critical information. An increase in industry standards and government The Future regulations that specifically require the use of color has made this issue more prominent for many manufacturers, is in in particular food manufacturers, pharmaceutical and chemical manufacturers, and the newly-emerging Cannabis industry. Global Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals Regulation (GHS), Cannabis labeling, and The US Food Allergen Labeling & Consumer Protection Act (FALCPA) are just some of the regulations that have color labeling requirements.

Warehouse and Product Efficiencies Through Color

Required or by choice, color labeling increases safety and efficiency. Using color as part of your identification process helps to make items in a warehouse easily recognizable by the Color human eye, resulting in quick object recognition. It can also assign meaning to products and make product identification easier, like how red means stop and green means go.

Color is a huge advantage when it comes to efficiency and accuracy in general. For any company with several different production lines, products may have a similar shape and size, Color labeling helps companies stay compliant, or use similar components. Color coding of labels offers a create visual appeal, organize products and simple, reliable solution. processes On Demand Color Labeling Increases Efficiency, We live in a world of color. Marketing research indicates that Reduces Cost and Waste over 80% of visual information is related to color. However, black and white barcode labeling has largely remained On demand color an industry standard for many reasons: pre-printed color labeling allows label labels can be inefficient and expensive; because color label designers to create a templates are pre-printed, it is difficult to change variable smart label template information on-demand; regulatory compliance has not that incorporates traditionally required color. However, advances in labeling variable data & images, software, warehousing efficiencies, inventory selection so you can design and improvement and regulatory requirements are leading almost print labels as you need all industries toward a future in color labels. them. There is no more need to order and store Benefits of Color Labeling pre-printed label stock that may be outdated as labeling data changes. On demand labeling reduces the risk of errors Incorporating color onto your barcode labels offers the due to print misalignment that happens when you use pre- ability to create a visually appealing design that is also printed stock. highly functional, providing operational benefits while also conveying information such as: • Branding • Marketing & promotions • Product identification

Color Helps Communicate Safety Warnings and Meet Regulatory Requirements

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Atlas RFID Announces Annual RFID For Russia - Moscow City Jovix Award Winners Streamlines Parking Access And Atlas RFID Solutions, the world leader in Material Readiness® for the con- Control With Secure RFID struction industry, has announced the FEIG ELECTRONIC, a leading global honorees of their 2019 Jovix Executive supplier of radio frequency identifi- Forum awards. These honors were pre- cation (RFID) readers and antennas sented at the 7th Annual Jovix Execu- with fifty years of industry experience, tive Forum in The Woodlands, TX. announces the deployment of the UCODE DNA RFID security and park- Burns & McDonnell has earned the ing contactless identification solution 2019 Jovix User Adoption Award for an in the Moscow International Business outstanding embrace of Supplier Jovix Center, known as Moscow-City, one Mobile functionality for both new and of the world’s largest business district with the FEIG and ISBC implementation existing Supplier system users. Burns & projects. of the contactless identification sys- McDonnell upstream Supplier Receiv- tem in the prestigious Moscow-City,” ing utilizes the adaptability of the iOS The management of Moscow-City not said Mahdi Mekic, marketing director capability to leverage additional data only selected long-range, passive UHF for RAIN RFID with NXP Semiconduc- integrity and add visibility and value to RFID to implement in its controlled tors. “This exciting project represents their material management processes. parking areas, it also chose to imple- yet another successful deployment of Burns & McDonnell has established ment UCODE DNA, the highest form of NXP’s contactless portfolio, and show- a way forward for their projects that secure RAIN RFID technology, devel- cases our continued ability to meet the gives unprecedented visibility on Sup- oped by NXP Semiconductors. high-security... plier interaction with Projects in terms “Underscoring NXP’s innovation and of material progressing and availability. leadership in developing advanced RAIN RFID technologies, our UCODE Continue Article Continue reading >> DNA was chosen to be incorporated

Boehringer Ingelheim TEKLYNX Launches New Blog On Chooses NiceLabel Solution Barcode Labeling Processes To Help Support Standardized Labeling Worldwide innovative barcode labeling and enter- prise label management solutions, and Global pharmaceutical co., Boehringer award-winning customer service and Ingelheim, has selected NiceLabel, technical support. a leading global developer of label design software and label management The Human Readable was created to systems, to help it create a global provide unique perspectives on trend- standardized labeling process. TEKLYNX has launched a new blog, ing topics and best practices to help or- The Human Readable, which supplies ganizations barcode better. Some recent Boehringer Ingelheim had previously manufacturers across industries with and popular posts include: On-Demand decided to introduce a global SAP tips, trends, and best practices to ele- Color Labeling, Barcode Label Printing system across all its sites to streamline vate their barcode labeling processes for Startups, Labeling Standardization its operations. In line with this, it made and digital transformation efforts. in Three Steps, How to Create Cannabis sense to implement a global labeling Labels on Demand, and much more. system to achieve more seamless TEKLYNX is the global leader in barcode ERP integration, make label changes and RFID labeling software solutions Continue reading >> easier and drive further operational dedicated to providing manufacturers efficiencies. Continue reading >> around the world with best-in-class,

Q1 2020 10th Anniversary Edition| 5 | Five Challenges Of Using A Traditional Pistol Scanner In Industrial Environments

by ProGlove workers are given the best tools for the job. With the pistol scanner, significant time is lost for each worker because When it comes to selecting a barcode scanner, the of the repetitive nature of picking up, using and holstering market offers devices that not only differ in price, but also the scanner for each product. Instead, wearable technology ergonomics, weight, reliability, battery life and many other like ProGlove’s lightweight wearable barcode scanners can factors. One of the most commonly used models is the drastically boost efficiency by helping to save users up to 4 pistol scanner; a traditional barcode scanning device that seconds per scan, while reducing typical picking errors by up is operated by pulling a trigger. But while the pistol scanner to 33 percent. has been popular throughout many industries, through innovation there are now a number of new barcode scanning 4. Lost devices applications that have come to market that address a number Another drawback of the pistol scanner is that workers can of challenges presented by conventional pistol scanners. misplace or lose them. This could be around the warehouse ProGlove, a leading supplier of industrial wearables, points or factory, but it’s also possible that a worker may leave the out the main issues arising from this type of scanner: scanner inside one of the boxes that they are packing. This is a surprise for the customer, to say the least, but also results 1. Health and safety in economic losses for the company because of the need to Considering the number of items that workers scan each replace the scanner. day, the physical repetition that comes from picking up, using and holstering a pistol scanner for each individual item 5. Lack of employee motivation can contribute to repetitive strain injury (RSI). According The traditional pistol scanner hasn’t changed much over the to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, one out of every three years to adapt to the evolving needs of the worker, which worker injury or illness cases involves musculoskeletal makes it an uninspiring tool to work with. Instead, with the disorders. Because of that, there is an added element of improvements wearable technology offer in daily routines, importance to deploy hands-free wearable technology to including removing needless repetition, improving precision benefit the safety of workers. and reducing physical strain, workers’ jobs are safer and more straightforward. Wearable technology can improve workers’ 2. Breakable and unreliable devices conditions and increase their productivity and motivation Given the format of the traditional pistol scanner, the devices levels. are more prone to break as they are easily dropped on the floor or knocked while stored on the worker’s belt. As the devices Thomas Kirchner, Vice President Product at ProGlove are not ruggedized, replacements are regularly required. comments: “Barcode scanning is a fundamental process This can be frustrating for workers and the organization, as across numerous industries. Legislation, technical evolution workers cannot operate with optimum efficiency. and customer demand create an urgent necessity for accurate and efficient barcode scanning. Organizations must therefore 3. Low efficiency levels consider the need to implement solutions that streamline Efficiency is paramount within the supply chain, and you these processes whilst keeping quality at optimum levels. can save valuable time during the scanning process if Continue Reading >>

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Metalcraft Launches RFID Company To Health Traceability Company Raises 30 Million Euros From Support Small Businesses Funds Managed By Xerys Metalcraft announced ARK Business “Tyler understands the breadth of prod- Biolog-id, a global leader in the Systems, a wholly owned subsidiary ucts and markets in detail and has the traceability and management of focused on RFID-based asset tracking entrepreneurial mindset to lead ARK sensitive health products (red solutions for small businesses. Business Systems,” said Bermel. “Metal- blood cells, plasma, platelets and craft is ready to break down the barrier chemotherapy preparations), is “Metalcraft is strengthening our abili- of entry for smaller companies wanting announcing a campaign to raise 30 ty to serve a growing market for RFID an RFID solution.” million euros from Xerys Funds. tracking with the launch of ARK Busi- ness Systems,” said Metalcraft COO Deets continues her nearly 20 years of With this campaign, Biolog-id aims to Kyle Bermel. “We see a market need responsibility for Metalcraft’s marketing exceed €200 M in turnover by 2023 not served by our industry today, and and sales support, working with manu- and to join the clan of French unicorns ARK Business Systems aims to deliv- facturer’s reps, integrators and other — unlisted companies worth more than er solutions that are ideal for these partners to meet growing demand for a billion dollars. smaller, underserved organizations and RFID solutions. those dipping into RFID tracking for the “We are banking on a hyper-growth first time.” “Julia’s tremendous experience over the strategy, announced Biolog-id’s past 20 years coupled with her knowl- President and Founder, Jean-Claude Julia Deets, Metalcraft’s Vice President edge of our customer experience make Mongrenier. The funds gathered will of Marketing and Customer Experience, her ideal to lead our new ARK Business enable us to accelerate the company’s directs ARK Business Systems with Systems group,” said Bermel. international development through its General Manager Tyler Johnson. John- main subsidiaries — North America, son’s five years of revenue growth as Middle East and Asia — and to extend a Metalcraft Territory Specialist for the Continue Article the scope of action to other regions, in upper Midwest and Canada positioned particular China. Continue reading >> him to lead the new subsidiary.

Supply Dynamics Named National Champion Socket Mobile Updates Capture SDK For IOS 13 In US Air Force Sponsored Microelectronics Compatibility Supply Chain Provenance Challenge Socket Mobile, Inc’s Capture SDK Lawmakers and intelligence officials lected from more than 75 applicants to announced full compatibility with iOS are concerned that their inability to attend a showcase event in Las Vegas, 13 and iPad OS today. Socket Mobile, easily track, trace, and inspect devices Nevada in May of this year. “AFWERX Inc. (NASDAQ: SCKT) is a leading containing Commercial Off the Shelf hosted one of the most professional innovator of data capture and delivery (COTS) components represents a grave and exhilarating events I have ever ex- solutions for enhanced productivity. national security risk. To address this perienced,” says Supply Dynamics CEO, The Capture SDK is used by application problem, the Air Force Research Labs Trevor Stansbury. “It was like an inno- developers like Shopify, Square and (AFRL) in partnership with AFWERX, vation super collider, bringing the best others to seamlessly integrate wireless launched the Microelectronics Supply and brightest minds in supply chain and barcode scanning into iOS-based Chain Provenance Challenge in Jan- microelectronics industries together applications. uary of this year. The goal was to sur- for two days.” At the event, Stansbury face ideas, prototypes, and commercial met Tony Grichnik, Caterpillar’s former Socket Mobile’s ever-changing mobile solutions to prove the provenance of Global Technology Leader in supply environment brings many benefits to microelectronic devices and their suit- chain technologies and a Professor at business owners who use iOS devices ability for military applications all over Brunel University London. Brunel Uni- in their processes. the world. versity is an applied engineering and technology university located... Continue reading >> Supply Dynamics and Brunel University London were among 22 companies se- Continue reading >> Q1 2020 10th Anniversary Edition| 7 | EXCLUSIVE TO THE BAR CODE NEWS

Algorithms and Data Capture in Barcode Scanning

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Algorithms are becoming as common place as cell phones these days; maybe even more so. Hardly a day goes by that tech news (and even the evening news) doesn’t have something to say about algorithms and their impact on the modern world. So what, exactly, is an algorithm and why is it so important?

Algorithms are bits of programming language used for calculation, data capture and processing, and automated In the world of barcoding, there are two essential components reasoning. They are the step-by-step, mathematical required for reading a barcode: the barcode scanning tool, instructions that guide the calculations used by computers and the algorithms that make it work. The barcode scanner of all kinds. From your microwave and cell phone, to can be one of several types, from pen-type readers to the automated manufacturing that built your car, to the laser scanners, to camera-based, to CCD readers, or omni- International Space Station, the circuits and programming directional scanners. Each of these fits a niche in the various that surround us are guided by the algorithms created by the roles scanning plays in contemporary culture, but none of bright minds of computer scientists around the world. these is effective without the accompanying software to make sense of what’s being scanned. The software, driven The emergence of algorithms in the modern age, and by algorithms, makes sense of the lines, squares, and dots specifically their use in automation, can be traced captured by the scanner. back to the amazing Alan Turing and his work with computational theory. Turing was a British mathematician Much like with other types of software, the algorithms used and logician, who made significant contributions for scanning must be precise and reliable time after time. to mathematics, cryptanalysis, logic, philosophy, and The algorithms used by every scanning manufacturer are the mathematical biology early in his career, and also to engineering direct descendants of Alan Turing’s work during the new areas later named computer science, cognitive WWII. They are designed to read and interpret a code that science, artificial intelligence, and artificial life. He is probably contains valuable data so that the end user can access and best known for his work during World War II at Bletchley Park utilize that data for their specific purpose. in Buckinghamshire, England that resulted in the machine, known as the Bombe, which ultimately broke the German Enigma code. Continue Article

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Acuity Joins Honeywell Inventory Pro Online Adds Partner Program - Adds Integration With WooCommerce Scanning, Printing And Mobile Computing Solutions CISS’s Inventory Pro Online (IPOL) now integrates seamlessly with WooCom- Acuity Technologies, a software and merce, an open-source e-commerce managed services company specializ- solution, which is not only fully custom- ing in Mobility Managed Services, an- izable itself but has a free base product nounced today it has joined the Honey- option to be easy on your budget. well Performance Partner Program. By participating in the Performance Part- CISS offers IPOL as your cloud-based ner Program, Acuity has the authoriza- inventory control and management tion to resell Honeywell workflow per- solution. Easy to customize, to expand, formance-driven image and laser-based generate reports, interface to account- data collection hardware, including and productivity. And, the cloud-based ing systems, and secure. rugged mobile computers and bar code browser interface allows access from scanners, radio frequency identification any Internet/Intranet connected de- IPOL can be utilized by a wide range of solutions, voice-enabled and printing vice; desktop, laptop, tablet, or smart- businesses whose systems range from solutions. a single warehouse with 3 users, up to phone (any device capable of running a standard web browser). The database hundreds of warehouses with hundreds Honeywell Scanning & Mobility (HSM) is Microsoft SQL Server which allows of users. IPOL is a fully-featured WMS provides data collection solutions for for easy reporting either inside or out- that can be customized to meet your retail, healthcare, distribution centers, side the application. All on-screen data current needs. direct store delivery, field service and is also easily exported to XLS. transportation and logistics companies Inventory Pro allows for full warehouse seeking to improve and modernize op- management, along with a range of ad- erations and enhance customer service Continue Article vanced features our clients can leverage capabilities. Continue reading >> to improve their company’s efficiency

Avery Dennison To Acquire Smartrac’s RFID Solutions Bring Clear Sightline Into $1.2 Trillion RFID Inlay Business Shrink Problem Avery Dennison Corporation (NY- represents an excellent strategic fit for SE:AVY) today announced a definitive us, accelerating our strategy to expand Johnson Controls today announced that agreement to acquire Smartrac’s Tran- our Intelligent Labels platform across a Sensormatic Solutions, its leading global sponder (RFID Inlay) Division, for the variety of end markets and customers retail solutions portfolio, has expanded purchase price of €225 million, subject within the industrial and retail seg- its innovative line of RFID-based shrink to certain closing and post-closing ad- ments, and extending our reach to new visibility solutions, providing actionable justments. The division is a leader in the channels.” data to help retailers reduce loss and development and manufacture of RFID better manage shrink. products, with 2019 estimated global The combination creates a platform revenue of approximately €125 million, with over $450 million in revenue of- Leveraging RFID technology for or approximately $140 million, and ap- fering long-term growth and profitabil- smarter loss prevention, Sensormatic proximately 900 employees. ity above the Company average, with shrink visibility integrates multiple strong research and development ca- technologies to meet the unique “This acquisition reflects a continuation pabilities, expanded product lines, and needs of each individual retailer—while of our strategy to invest, both organi- added manufacturing capacity. helping decrease shrink based on the cally and through M&A, to shift our source and location of loss. portfolio towards faster growing, higher “We believe in a future where every value categories,” said Mitch Butier, Av- physical item will have a unique digital Continue reading >> ery Dennison chairman, president and identity and digital life, which will... CEO. “Smartrac’s Transponder Division Continue reading >> Q1 2020 10th Anniversary Edition| 9 | AutoID Industry Spawns New Job Title: Scanner

Skiing at Breckenridge this past week, I saw a name tag with a job title that was, well, 100% descriptive. Scanner.

And he was a member of the Scan Team.

As in, “Hi, what do you do?” “Me? I’m a scanner. I scan people.” or, “I scan people to make sure they have valid ski passes with RFID, and stop unauthorized people from riding the chairlift.”

I love it! Scan on, proudly! by Craig Aberle, owner and publisher George J Laurer, Inventor Of The UPC, Passes Away At 94

George Laurer, the creator of the Uniform Product Code (UPC), found on millions of items worldwide, and scanned billions of times per day, passed away Friday December 5th, 2019. He was 94.

“George Laurer was a consultant for IBM before he established the 12-digit bar code that is now used on products in stores. In 1971 the company’s management asked Laurer if he could design an optical code that would be innovative for the grocery industry that would remain in use and eventually be adopted by other merchandise producing companies. Laurer also created a symbol to accompany the bar code and after three submitted proposals, the UPC bar code was born. Laurer also played a substantial role in the development of scanning equipment that would read each UPC symbol every time an item was purchased at the checkout counter. In the UPC bar code, The first 6 numbers starts with a 0 followed by the manufacturer’s number, which is 5 numbers. The last 6 numbers identify the item the bar code is affixed to. The first product that bore Laurer’s bar code was a pack of Wrigley’s chewing gum sold at a Marsh supermarket in Troy, Ohio.” (from the History Of The Bar Code).

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NEW: Suppliers Guide To Aviation TEKLYNX Named To Food Logistics 2019 FL100+ Top RFID Software And Technology A Suppliers Guide to Aviation RFIDThis Providers is an excerpt from a (10-page) summary guide to Aviation RFID and Barcode Part TEKLYNX International, the world’s Marking, covering the ATA Spec2000 leading barcode and RFID labeling soft- part marking standard, pertinent FAA ware developer and solutions provid- documents supporting RFID on aircraft, er today announced that it has been examples and available vendors who named to Food Logistics 2019 FL100+ can help you with a successful imple- Top Software and Technology Provid- mentation. It also includes key points ers list for a fifth consecutive year. The coveted annual list serves as a resource from the IATA document describing erenced material would be necessary guide of software and technology pro- the Airline Business Requirements for for a full understanding. RFID which is important to know what viders whose products and services are critical for companies in the global food the airline customer wants. This is an Barcode Birth Record data on parts/la- and beverage supply chain. educational overview of what a supplier bels/data plates is a minimum require- needs to do to meet technical and cus- ment for the airlines. If your part is the “We’re proud to be selected for Food tomer needs. type that airlines want to read quickly Logistics’ prestigious FL100+ list for the from a distance (e.g., most emergency fifth year in a row. This is an honor to Purpose – The purpose of this docu- equipment) they also want it to have an our company, as it showcases TEKLYNX ment is to provide suppliers an overview RFID tag. The RFID tag typically carries continued commitment to provide the of aviation part marking using barcodes the 2D barcode and the human read- food and beverage industry with effi- and RFID and how to implement it cor- able data, if space is available on the cient and scalable barcode labeling and rectly to meet their own needs and cus- face of the tag. tomer’s needs. These are the summary RFID software solutions while also pro- viding unparalleled customer support and views of what is important to know Continue Article but is not exhaustive – reading the ref- to help our users barcode better,” states TEKLYNX... Continue reading >>

Reverse Logistics Workflow Added To RFID Live 2020 - Registration Smartphone App Now Open CodeREADr Inc., a global leader in en- Table BuilderTable Registration is now open for next terprise AIDC apps for smartphones Builder is one of the latest features year’s RFID Journal LIVE! conference and dedicated barcode scanning devic- launched by the CodeREADr platform. and exhibition to be held on April es, has today announced the ability to It is a curated service used to build 28-30, 2019, at the Orange County configure its Table Builder service with parent tables with child table views. It Convention Center, in Orlando, Fla. custom workflows to track reverse lo- enables authorized app-users to scan RFID Journal LIVE!’s conference gistics events throughout an entire sup- a barcode and answer data-collection program will provide attendees with ply chain. prompts as fields within defined tables. the opportunity to choose from more than 100 conference sessions focused Using Table Builder, an administra- The service is often used for tracking on RFID and IoT business applications. tor can easily record, track, and trace assets needing event-specific child the flow of materials in any direction views. Administrators can determine Leading end users and RFID experts will through a supply chain. which event information is collected share powerful new case studies and and shown in each child view. discuss best practices and deployment Importantly, this can be accomplished strategies. The event will feature 17 not only with dedicated barcode scan- What this means for enterprises is the tracks, including four all-new tracks. ning devices but also with smartphones capability to track item receipts, trans- and tablets because not every location fers, and deliveries a Continue reading >> has dedicated barcode scanning devic- es on hand.

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Millennials Abandon In-Store Purchases Logistyx Technologies Named #1 Fulfillment Software When Items Are Out-Of-Stock: Zebra Study Provider To Internet Retailer’s Zebra Technologies Corporation (NAS- percent of retail associates cited cus- Top 1000 Retailers DAQ: ZBRA), an innovator at the edge tomer complaints about out-of-stocks Logistyx Technologies (https://logistyx. of the enterprise with solutions and as their biggest frustration and 39 per- com/), the leader in transportation partners that enable businesses to gain cent of shoppers left a store without a management for parcel shipping, a performance edge, today revealed the purchase due to this problem. today was named the top provider results of its 12th annual Global Shop- of fulfillment software in Internet per Study, the industry’s only market Self-checkout technologies are also Retailer’s 2020 Leading Vendors to the tracker that analyzes the attitudinal gaining traction in retail stores as Top 1000 report. The 92 top retailers behavior of shoppers, retail associates 40 percent of shoppers reported us- who use Logistyx’s transportation and retail executives and examines the ing these solutions within the last six management system (TMS) for parcels retail and technology trends impacting months and 86 percent stated com- represent more than $75 billion in shoppers’ purchasing behavior. fort with the technology. Furthermore, combined annual web sales. most shoppers (58 percent) – especial- Three-fourths (75 percent) of surveyed ly millennials (70 percent) – agree that “When managed effectively, parcel millennial shoppers and more than half self-checkout provides an improved deliveries can provide a cost-savings (53 percent) of Gen X shoppers indi- customer experience. The majority of engine and significantly improve cated they shopped in a store and left store associates (54 percent) also said the service provided to ecommerce without a purchase only to end up buy- staffed checkout areas are less neces- customers, and while retailers have ing the item online. The main culprit for sary with new technology that auto- led the way, this trend has also begun retailers losing in-store purchases to mates the process. Nearly nine-in-ten catching on with manufacturers and online shopping is due to issues with retail executives (87 percent)... other new-to-ecommerce shippers,” inventory management, particularly said Logistyx CEO Geoffrey Finlay. out-of-stocks. Both shoppers and re- tail associates expressed dissatisfaction Continue Reading Continue reading >> with the number of out-of-stocks as 43

A New Chapter In Diamond Supply ScanSource, Inc. Names New Board Member Chain Management ScanSource, Inc. (Nasdaq: SCSC), a For years the diamond industry has leading provider of technology products been operating on a payment structure and solutions, today announced the that relies on time-consuming cross appointment of Dorothy F. (“Dede”) border transactions and wire transfers. Ramoneda to its Board of Directors Owing to the global nature of the trade, effective November 8, 2019. Ms. the money has to go through multiple Ramoneda’s appointment expands the checkpoints. This leads to a trail of pa- Board to seven members. perwork and documentation that is hard to track, making the payment pro- Ms. Ramoneda has been in the role cess lengthy and expensive. The tradi- of Executive Vice President and Chief tional ways also make transactions vul- cial slump in the sector and have been Information Officer of First Citizens nerable to theft and fraud. voicing for a reformation. Bank since 2014. She previously served as Chief Information Officer and Vice Many in the industry, small and big President of Information Technology players alike have been blaming the Continue Reading and Telecommunications... traditional payment structure for the Continue reading >> slow growth and post-recession finan-

| 12 | Q1 2020 10th Anniversary Edition RECENT BARCODE NEWS Barcode Scanner Market Procurement Secure And Productive In The Supply Chain With Identify3D Intelligence Report And EOS

SpendEdge, a global procurement mar- Identify3D, the leader in security, ket intelligence firm, has announced the usage control and traceability for release of its Global Barcode Scanner digital manufacturing and EOS, the Market - Procurement Intelligence Re- leading technology and solutions port. supplier in the field of industrial 3D printing, will showcase the integration Product compatibility issue is one of of Identify3D secure and standardized the imposing challenges that most of communication solution with EOS the buyers are failing to address in the machines for additive manufacturing barcode scanner market. Read to know (AM). about the category management strat- packages without assessing the product egies specific to this market: http://bit. compatibility with their existing busi- Visitors to Formnext, world’s largest fair ly/2rJ2Yk3 ness requirements and infrastructure. dedicated to additive manufacturing, from the 19th to the 22nd of November Despite predictions of spend growth at Containing costs and delivering results at the Messe Frankfurt will be able to a CAGR of over 5% through 2024, chal- despite challenging circumstances are see demonstrations of such integration lenges during category management now just a click away. Request a free on the booth of Identify3D located in will significantly impact buyer’s ROI in demo of our platform to get real-time Hall 12.1 E123 and on the EOS booth the barcode scanner market. Compat- insights into procurement strategies in Hall 11.1. Booth D31. ibility issue is one of such prominent that will help achieve these objectives challenges that buyers are failing to for a range of markets... From CAD/CAM applications address in the barcode scanner market. customers are now able to create an The misplaced focus on quantity and encrypted container with the data that competitive pricing are driving buy- Continue Reading will be eventually consumed by... ers to procure this product in bundled Continue reading >>

Digimarc Brings Scan & Shop Technology To Lightning Labels To Have A Big Presence At The Private Label Walmart’s Toy Catalog Expo In Chicago Digimarc Corporation (NASDAQ: DMRC), creator of the Digimarc Plat- In recent years, the field of private- form for digital identification and de- label products - with retailers attaching tection, today announced that Walmart, their own branding to products - has the world’s largest retailer, has activat- become more prominent than ever ed its seasonal toy catalog with Digi- before. Customer sentiment is turning marc technology, making it faster and in favor of these own-brand offerings, easier than ever for customers to buy and companies have found the value in gifts for family and friends. selling premium products with private labels. For the first time, customers with Ap- ple iOS and Google Android devices can Buyers and sellers in this space will meet use their phones to shop for the hottest up at the U.S. Private Label Trade Show toys of the holiday season right from in Chicago Nov. 17-19. Lightning Labels the pages of Walmart’s toy catalog. will be one of the exhibitors at the The new digitized experience – ‘Scan & gathering, to demonstrate the appeal Shop powered by Digimarc’ – is avail- of well-designed and manufactured able now and lets customers scan and custom product labels. shop hundreds of toys... Continue Article Continue reading >>

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Global Barcode Label And RFID Ticket Impinj, Inc. Announces Pricing Of Offering Of $75 Million Provider Acquires Consolidated Printing Inc. Of 2.00% Convertible Senior FineLine Technologies Inc. (“FineLine” ities and are apt to undergo continued Notes Due 2026 or the “Company”) has acquired Con- logistics optimization. Impinj, Inc. (“Impinj”) (Nasdaq: PI) solidated Printing Inc. (“CPI”), a leading today announced the pricing of $75 provider of printed tickets for profes- “The acquisition of CPI will allow Fine- million aggregate principal amount of sional and collegiate sporting events Line to offer its advanced data manage- Convertible Senior Notes due 2026 and major entertainment and event ment and RFID production capabilities (the “notes”) in a private offering (the venues throughout the United States. to the sports, entertainment, and event “offering”) to qualified institutional “FineLine shares our commitment to ticketing industries. Similar to other buyers pursuant to Rule 144A providing excellent customer service, verticals, we see this industry moving promulgated under the Securities Act rapid delivery, and innovative solutions. rapidly from conventional printed tick- of 1933, as amended (the “Securities We are excited to leverage FineLine’s ets to RFID-enabled smart tickets, as Act”). Impinj also granted the initial RFID capabilities and data management evidenced by the NFL’s recent decision purchasers of the notes a 13-day option solutions as we continue to grow our to adopt RFID-enabled ticketing,” said to purchase up to an additional $11.25 business.” George Hoffman, FineLine’s Chairman million aggregate principal amount and CEO. of the notes. The sale of the notes to This acquisition marks FineLine’s strate- the initial purchasers is expected to gic entry into event management, an in- “Since 1991, CPI has built an incredible settle on December 16, 2019, subject dustry in which the Company can lever- business by providing high quality tick- to customary closing conditions, and age its advanced data management and ets to more than half of the teams in the is expected to result in approximately RFID capabilities to improve complex NFL, NHL, MLB, and NBA, as well as to $72.6 million in net proceeds to Impinj ticketing processes. Event management some of the most famous events... after deducting the initial purchasers’ is a core piece of the Company’s strat- discount... egy to expand into additional industry verticals which require stringent data Continue Reading Continue reading >> management and reporting functional-

MPI Label Systems Partners With Kit Accusoft Launches New Website To Better Reflect Check To Provide Custom RFID Tags For Position In The Marketplace

Medication Inventory Tracking This week, Accusoft launched a new website that reflects its new messaging Kit Check, the leader in automated and brand and what that means to our medication management solutions for customers. hospitals, today announced an expan- sion of their continued partnership with “With recent changes to our brand MPI Labels, a leader in custom RFID la- message, including an increased focus bel printing and encoding. MPI Labels’ on SaaS and industry solutions, it was custom tags for vials, syringes, bags, necessary to launch a new website that and other medication packages, created reflects who we are as a company,” in compliance with the “Works with Kit says Megan Brooks, VP of Marketing at Check” program, are certified as meet- Accusoft. “We want this new website ing the data integrity, quality and tech- to be a defining visual of who we are, nical interface specifications required what we do, and how we solve industry for use throughout the medication in- Continue Reading challenges.” ventory management process.

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| 14 | Q1 2020 10th Anniversary Edition RECENT BARCODE NEWS ALOM Receives 2019 Supply & Demand QR Codes And Blockchain App Make Farm To Coffee Cup Chain Executive Green Supply Chain Award Transparency Happen

ALOM, a global leader in supply chain iFinca, a Colombia-based technology management, has been awarded the company, has rolled out the beta Supply & Demand Chain Executive version of their iFinca app, a bilingual Green Supply Chain Award for 2019. platform to streamline coffee sourcing ALOM is being recognized for excel- and deliver greater value to farmers at lence in energy-efficient facility design the beginning of the supply chain. The and business intelligence-driven fulfill- iFinca app uses blockchain technology ment technology. This is the sixth con- to verify purchases and increase secutive year that ALOM has received efficiencies across the supply chain. this distinction for making sustainability a core part of its supply chain strategy. Over the past year, the market price for coffee has hovered well below the “We are committed to sustainability. average cost of production for most This means including sustainability con- coffee farmers. Transparency has often sustainability that benefit our custom- siderations at every step in our own been touted as a possible solution for ers and the global environment,” said supply chain and as we design and im- improving visibility in the supply chain Hannah Kain, President and CEO of plement supply chains for our custom- and giving farmers a stronger voice. ALOM, adding, “I’m proud of the staff’s ers. Our new Indianapolis facility is not The iFinca platform makes it possible dedication to minimizing waste in all only our most technologically advanced for the first time to follow the entire areas and to making the world a better facility to date; it also incorporates sig- supply chain, from farm level all the way place.” nificant environmental elements. From to the roaster and cafe. Currently, most motion controlled LED lighting and transparency efforts only reach back to HVAC to order routing automation, ev- the FOB or organizational level. erything has been designed to increase Continue Reading operational excellence and resource Continue reading >>

Aila Introduces Enterprise-Grade Barcode Cognex Acquires SUALAB Scanning Software That Extends Data Cognex Corporation (NASDAQ: CGNX), the leader in machine vision Capture To Any IOS Device for factory automation and industrial barcode reading, today announced Aila Technologies, Inc., the leading the acquisition of SUALAB, a leading provider of iOS-based Scanning Solu- Korean-based developer of vision tions for Enterprise, today announced software using deep learning for the launch of SoftScan™, an enter- industrial applications. prise-grade barcode scanning software solution that works on any iOS device. The addition of SUALAB’s engineering Unlike traditional mobile scanners, Soft- team and intellectual property is Scan allows any enterprise to enable expected to enhance Cognex’s existing customer-facing use cases and work- deep learning capabilities based on flows like clienteling, price checking technology acquired from ViDi Systems and product recommendations to drive in April of 2017. growth and operational efficiency with- out the need to replace or upgrade ex- Continue reading >> isting hardware. Aila Technologies, the leading provider of iOS-based Scanning Solutions for Enterprise, announces SoftScan, an enterprise-grade barcode Continue Article scanning software solution that works on any iOS device. Q1 2020 10th Anniversary Edition| 15 | RECENT BARCODE NEWS

TEKLYNX Print Automation Solution, Zebra Technologies Completes SENTINEL, Increases Print Speed & Labeling Acquisition Of Cortexica Accuracy For Largest Food Industry Vision Systems Ltd. Redistributor Zebra Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: ZBRA), an innovator at the TEKLYNX International, the world’s edge of the enterprise with solutions leading barcode and RFID labeling and partners that enable businesses software developer and solutions pro- to gain a performance edge, today vider, today reported that a multi-loca- announced that it has acquired tion implementation of print automa- Cortexica Vision Systems Ltd., a London- tion solution, SENTINEL, significantly headquartered leader in business-to- improved labeling accuracy, efficien- business (B2B) computer vision-based cy, and industry compliance for North artificial intelligence (AI) solutions. American food redistributor, Dot nal High Availability (HA) standards and Financial terms of the acquisition were Foods. were using outdated label files that had not disclosed. difficulty communicating with modern The nation’s largest food industry re- in-house printers. Founded in 2008, Cortexica has distributor, Dot Foods, experienced developed vision-based analytics and AI growth within their 14 distribution “We were using a different platform solutions to drive new user experiences centers which prompted a re-evalua- from a different vendor and we were and greater operational efficiencies. tion of their labeling operations. Dot outgrowing them as well as having trou- Specific capabilities enabled by the Foods’ distribution centers, located in ble with support,” states Troy Schenk, Cortexica computer vision AI portfolio the United States, Canada and Mexico, Dot Foods Warehouse Systems Manag- include object recognition, image drove demand for new, modern label er. “We looked at... and video analysis and visual search. templates as well as new printers to Cortexica brings robust technology satisfy their labeling needs. With their capabilities and a talented team of previous label design software provid- Continue Article engineers, giving Zebra... er, Dot Foods was struggling to meet Read more >> security requirements with their inter- SpotSee Launches ShockWatch RFID For AIM And Industrial Internet Consortium Announce Liason Tracking Damage Through Supply Chain AIM, the trusted worldwide industry SpotSee®, a global leader in supply association for the automatic chain damage monitoring through low- identification industry, providing cost devices and connectivity solutions, unbiased information, educational has launched a new device that com- resources and standards for nearly bines impact-damage monitoring with half a century, has announced a radio-frequency identification (RFID) partnership with the Industrial Internet technology. Consortium® (IIC), the world’s leading organization transforming business and This new device, the ShockWatch®R- society by accelerating the Industrial FID impact indicator, is designed to Internet of Things (IIoT) to work together track damage through the supply chain to advance their shared interests. and identify affected inventory, which tion,” said Angela Kerr, vice president, is ideal for industries such as the au- Under the agreement, AIM and the IIC product portfolio, SpotSee. tomotive, medical devices/equipment will work together to align efforts to and aerospace industries. “RFID tech- maximize... Read more >> nology has already helped companies Continue Article reduce inventory management costs by seamlessly automating asset identifica-

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New “Verified By GS1” To Help Brands Scandit Integrates With Epic Rover To Enable Accurate And Retailers Share And Retrieve Product Native IOS Camera Scanning Data In Healthcare A new global solution named Verified Scandit, the leading enterprise by GS1 will provide consumer packaged technology platform for mobile goods (CPG) retailers and marketplaces computer vision and augmented reality with brand-verified product data, creat- (AR), today announced that the Scandit ing a global, cloud-based GS1 Registry Barcode Scanner SDK was used to Platform of unique product identifiers add powerful scanning functionality to and attributes. Created in response to Epic’s Rover iOS app for nursing clinical growing consumer demand for accurate workflows. This new functionality product information, Verified by GS1 enables nurses to do barcode will support the unique identity of CPG medication scanning using iPhone’s products — leading to better quality of measure, and country of sale. These powerful built-in camera, without the product information for consumers and seven data elements have been iden- need for an expensive, purpose-built fewer counterfeit item listings. tified by GS1® and the CPG industry device. as foundational to confirming that a Verified by GS1 makes it possible for product’s physical features align with Healthcare professionals increasingly CPG brand owners to consistently their digital product listings. CPG brand rely on barcode scanning on mobile share a core set of attributes, including: owners in the U.S. can begin uploading devices to error-proof critical processes, the product’s Global Trade Item Num- the required product data to Verified by streamline workflows, and provide ber® (GTIN®) a number that uniquely GS1 via GS1 US Data Hub® | Product, higher-quality care for patients. With identifies a product and links it to the an online tool for GS1 US® members Scandit’s barcode scanning, authorized brand owner, brand name, product de- to create and manage product informa- clinical users of Epic’s electronic health scription, product image URL, global tion. record can use accurate, camera-based product category, net content and unit scanning on iOS. Continue reading >> Continue Article

New Microsoft Industry Experience Center RSi And Logística De México (LDM) Join Forces Showcases Digimarc Platform To Accelerate Latin America Digimarc Corporation (NASDAQ: Microsoft’s IEC and MTC showcase Expansion DMRC) announced that several Digimarc Platform-based solutions applications of its Platform are featured that deliver easier checkout, consumer Retail Solutions, Inc. (RSi), the in the newly designed Microsoft engagement, inventory management, leading provider of AI-driven Industry Experience Center (IEC) manufacturing quality control and an technology solutions that enable CPG in Redmond, Washington, and the overall streamlined package journey manufacturers and retailers to grow and Microsoft Technology Center (MTC) in though the retail supply chain. The heart profit, today announced an exclusive Munich, Germany, recently reopened of the Platform is Digimarc Barcode, a partnership with Latin America’s leading for enterprise customers. Both locations visually imperceptible data carrier that supply chain consulting and technology showcase the Digimarc Platform in the can be read by smartphones, point-of- services provider, Logística de México retail section of the exhibit, featuring sale scanners and other devices enabled (LDM). The new partnership enables Digimarc Barcode for Packaging and with Digimarc Discover software. both companies to increase significantly Thermal Labels and Digimarc scanning their presence and penetration in the software integrated into Microsoft “I’m pleased to have Digimarc on rapidly growing, multi-billion-dollar Windows 10. The two companies have board for another exciting showcase market across Latin America for digital a history of working together to improve on display in the retail and consumer transformation technology solutions retailer operational efficiency and goods area... that help CPGs... increase consumer engagement with products, and now the partnership is Continue reading >> on full, immersive display at Microsoft’s Continue Article regional headquarters. Q1 2020 10th Anniversary Edition| 17 | RECENT BARCODE NEWS

SensThys And Smartrac Partner To Provide Global Coding And Marking Ink Markets, Regulatory RFID-Based Moisture, Temperature And Landscape Driving Ink Location Sensing Solution Modifications Smartrac Technology Group, a global itoring and management. The “Coding and Marking Ink Market leader in RFID technology and IoT solu- - Global Outlook and Forecast 2019- tions, and SensThys Inc., a technology Passive sensing inlays and tags from 2024” report has been added to company that seamlessly integrates Smartrac ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. sensors and communications with a The coding and marking ink market is high-efficiency networking platform, To provide the best possible accuracy expected to grow at a CAGR of over 5% have partnered to provide an innova- and reliability when embedded in con- during the period 2018-2024. tive RFID-based moisture, temperature struction materials with diverse physical and location sensing solution for facili- characteristics, Smartrac’s high-qual- The global coding and marking ink ties management. ity, battery-less SENSOR inlays are market has been subjected to several optimized for interaction with readers regulatory compliances and crucial The new solution combines SensThys’ and software infrastructure provided coding terminology over the years. full line of RAIN RFID (UHF) readers and by SensThys. The thin and customized Adherence to regulatory standards algorithms with Smartrac’s custom-built inlays are equipped with Axzon’s Mag- remains crucial for vendors. They need moisture and temperature sensing nus® S3 ICs that can accurately detect to follow the prescribed manufacturing RAIN RFID inlays and tags, based on its and measure temperature and moisture guidelines as their end-products printed successful SENSOR product line of pas- levels in the surrounding environment. over-packaged foods are supposed to sive products. By detecting moisture Like Smartrac’s other SENSOR RAIN undergo rigorous quality checks. and measuring temperatures in a wide RFID products, this solution-specific variety of building materials, including product offers cost efficiency and ease The market is witnessing high demand concrete, gypsum board, insulation and of implementation. for efficient ink solutions as their usage other construction materials, it enables varies across end-users. a broad portfolio of innovative applica- Continue Reading tions for facility and construction mon- Continue reading >>

Dynamsoft Barcode Reader SDK Adds Demand Planning LLC Partners With Vanguard Support For Seven Barcode Types Software To Provide Supply Dynamsoft today announced its Bar- Chain Planning Solutions To code Reader software development kit, Mid-Market Clients version 7.2, now supports seven addi- tional barcode symbols and that other Always striving to provide usable performance improvements were made solutions to their clients, through expert to the SDK. These updates cover SDKs process design, software for Windows, Linux, Android and iOS implementation, and training, Demand platforms. Planning LLC now re-branded as Valtitude has announced a partnership The newly added barcode types are with Vanguard Software to fill a critical widely used in various industries. The gap in the market between the planning GS1 Databar (omnidirectional, truncat- modules of traditional ERP vendors and ed, stacked, stacked omnidirectional, desktop tools that don’t scale to meet limited, expanded, expanded stacked) the process and enterprise... Continue Reading is commonly found in grocery stores on produce labels. Continue reading >>

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Brother Mobile Solutions Introduces 4-Inch Socket Mobile Appoints Ivan Lazarev To Its Board Of Thermal Transfer Printers For Wide Range Directors Of Industrial Applications Socket Mobile, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCKT), Brother Mobile Solutions, Inc. (BMS), a a leading innovator of data capture premier provider of mobile and desk- and delivery solutions for enhanced top printers, announces the newest productivity, today announced the addition to its groundbreaking suite of appointment of Ivan Lazarev to its products for industrial labeling applica- Board of Directors as an independent tions. The new TD-4 Desktop Thermal director. Transfer Printer Series provides clearly readable, long lasting labels needed to Ivan Lazarev has served in the address the challenges of identifying event registration services and lead and tracking items in a warehouse and management software industry for the across every step of the manufacturing ufacturing supply chain. Thermal trans- past 33 years. Ivan began as manager process. fer labels are used on the factory floor of International Business Development for tagging sourced components when for VCS where he managed subsidiaries The newest addition to our suite of they arrive at the plant, to parts areas in a handful of European countries products for industrial labeling applica- where shelves, bin boxes and tool cribs and assisted in acquiring several US- tions is now available!. The TD-4 Desk- must be labeled to ensure speedy pick based companies. Ivan then served top Thermal Transfer Printer Series - a operations or for tools and asset man- as Vice President of eExpo for 5 solution that can handle nearly every agement. During production, barcode years, where he was instrumental in labeling application needed in industrial label systems identify and track items the company’s decision to invest in environments. as they move through a facility or as- internet technology, earning eExpo the sembly line. reputation as a technological leader in Auto ID labeling plays a more import- the US event industry. ant role than ever across today’s man- Continue Reading Continue reading >>

Smartrac Further Expands Its CIRCUS PRO ASSA ABLOY Subsidiary Series For Secure Product Authentication With Acquires Mailbox Solution Company Greater Performance And Benefits Luxer One, the leader in smart locker Smartrac Technology Group today an- technology, has acquired mailbox and nounced an expansion of its recently in- software company, MailHaven. This troduced CIRCUS PRO series. The NFC event marks Luxer One’s first company product series is now also available acquisition since joining the ASSA with a white label chip called Smartrac ABLOY family of brands in December OTP. Developed and manufactured by 2018. one of the leading global IC vendors, this Smartrac-exclusive chip provides “We’ve been admirers of MailHaven’s a very cost-effective option for secure technology since they first announced product authentication in areas such their unique mailbox solution in 2016,” as premium consumer packaged goods says Arik Levy, CEO/Founder of Luxer (CPG), industrial components, retail, such as brand owners and branded One. “This acquisition allows us to cosmetics and healthcare, as well as product manufacturers can turn their expand the Luxer One solutions line-up branded pharmaceutical products. products... even further.”

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Smartrac Launches Product Line For Tagging Industry Barcode Assessment Finds 54% YoY Improvement Beer Kegs & Other Returnable Transport Items In Pharma Use Of Bar Codes Smartrac Technology Group, a global market leader in RFID products and IoT A new Barcode Assessment study solutions, today announced the launch conducted by AmerisourceBergen of its MAXDURA® KEG tag product Corporation, McKesson Pharmaceutical line. Available as RAIN RFID (UHF) and and Cardinal Health, in collaboration dual-frequency (UHF and NFC) tags, with GS1 US®, revealed that 74.3% and for adhesive mounting or PU em- of pharmaceutical barcodes scanned bedding, Smartrac’s new hard tags pro- in the wholesalers’ facilities meet the vide superior solutions for identifying 2013 Drug Supply Chain Security Act and tracking beverage kegs, gas cylin- (DSCSA) serialization requirements—a ders and other curved metal returnable 54% year-over-year improvement when transport items (RTI) under bulk read- compared to the same study conducted ing conditions. in 2018. Details of the Barcode Assessment study are published in a With its new MAXDURA KEG prod- new GS1 US report, “2019 Update: ucts, Smartrac has addressed the typ- Barcode Readability for DSCSA 2023 ical drawbacks of conventional RFID Interoperability.” tags for curved metal RTIs: reading failures in multiple unit environments During summer 2019, nearly and tag damage during production, 18,000 barcodes produced by 747 distribution and maintenance process- manufacturers were scanned at es such as cleaning and, particularly, AmerisourceBergen and McKesson forklift handling. distribution facilities for this assessment. To avoid these problems, MAXDURA Continue Article KEG tags... Read more >>

Honeywell Establishes Robotics Innovation Newmine Recognized As A 2019 Gartner Cool Vendor In Hub For Next Gen Distribution Centers Supply Chain Management Honeywell (NYSE: HON) today an- Technologies nounced the creation of Honeywell Ro- botics, an advanced technology center Gartner, the world’s leading research of excellence focused on innovating and advisory company, has recognized and developing artificial intelligence, Newmine, a market leader in retail machine learning, computer vision and returns reduction, as a 2019 Cool advanced robotics for use across supply dling environments. “Honeywell has Vendor in Supply Chain Management chains. been at the forefront of warehouse au- Technologies. Newmine’s AI-driven tomation technology for more than 25 Returns Reduction Platform, Chief Based in Pittsburgh, Honeywell Robot- years helping customers improve pro- Returns Officer®, was also recognized icswill help shape the warehouse and ductivity and efficiency... in the report. According to the report, “as distribution center of the future, - par companies seek to exploit the benefits ticularly as companies look to automat- of greater levels of digitalization, new ed solutions, software and robotics to and innovative technologies offered by deliver increased speed, accuracy and Continue Article Cool Vendors can potentially disrupt throughput in complex material han- existing supply chain operating models.” Read more >>

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55% Of Consumers Are Likely To Choose GS1 Trace-A-Thon: More Than 80 Hackers Compete To A Retailer Offering Self-Checkout, Create Solutions That Help According To New BRP Report Make Supply Chains More Transparent

The growth of digital – both online Team Bloodchain claimed the top and mobile – is driving demand for in- $10,000 prize at the first GS1 US® creased digital capabilities bundled Trace-a-thon held October 19-20 at with personalization in the store. Re- Broadway Studios in San Francisco, CA. tailers must undergo a transformation Their solution focused on connecting to succeed in today’s demanding envi- providers, donors and patients during ronment. This transformation requires the blood donation process and was a true unified commerce approach, de- selected by a panel of judges for its livering the convergence of the digital creativity, potential to be disruptive, and physical shopping environments to use of GS1 Standards in the technology create a holistic customer shopping ex- and overall presentation. Additionally, perience that meets an individual con- XChain won the second-place $4,000 sumer’s multiple shopping personas. shopping experience common in the prize and Supplypedia took the third- “The physical and digital worlds will digital world.” According to BRP’s SPE- place $2,000 prize. More than 80 continue to be intertwined as we look CIAL REPORT: The Future of Retail, hackers on 18 teams competed in the to the future of retail,” said Perry Kram- successful retailers understand that the event designed to create supply chain er, senior vice president at BRP. “Cus- customer wants the ability to shop in traceability solutions. tomers want the sensory experience multiple ways depending on their time The panel of judges also awarded and ability to personally interact with constraints and current needs on each the following prizes across multiple a knowledgeable associate generally occasion they engage. categories: available in the physical world, mar- ried with the unique and personalized Continue Article Continue reading >>

NiceLabel Announces New ABAP Package Accusoft Releases Barcode Xpress .NET Core To Optimize Labeling In SAP S4/HANA Accusoft announced its latest NiceLabel, a leading global developer package that allows for rapid system development environment, .NET Core, of label design software and label deployment and configuration with for Barcode Xpress. Accusoft’s Barcode management systems, has announced unmatched seamless integration. Xpress offers support for 1D and the launch of version 2 of its ABAP Within the SAP environment this 2D barcodes, recognition of over 30 package. This new version supports both leads to reduced development costs barcode types, support for damaged SAP ECC and SAP S/4HANA allowing and faster time to value as businesses and broken barcodes, and more. organizations to fully digitize the are not required to configure all their labeling quality assurance process own code in order to allow print “Many developers are looking to use and reduce both labeling errors and operators and label approvers to view .NET Core in place of .NET for barcoding shipping delays. and authorize labels within the SAP solutions. .NET Core is an Open Source environment. System deployment and and multi-platform development NiceLabel’s label management system configuration costs much less and takes environment,” said Tom Setzer, Product is configured so that businesses can a fraction of the time. Manager, SDKs, at Accusoft. “.NET Core make label changes faster and reduce is much better suited to allow customers the burden on IT. The business benefits “Many organizations are striving to to build microservice architectures that are many; faster label changes, approval modernize their ERP systems from ... can be deployed on Linux within Cloud workflows and previews inside SAP and Computing Services such as AWS, faster label printing. Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.” Continue Article Continue reading >> Included with the NiceLabel Label Management System is an ABAP Q1 2020 10th Anniversary Edition| 21 | RECENT BARCODE NEWS

Smartrac Launches EAGLE Green Tags, Further Code Corporation Selects Accelerating Market Adoption Of Truly Kent Hansen To Fill CEO Position Sustainable RFID Product Code Corporation, in conjunction with Smartrac Technology Group, a global the value and importance of a greatly TachyonIQ, is excited to announce the market leader in RFID products and IoT reduce environmental impact across all appointment of Kent L. Hansen as the solutions, today announced the launch applications and markets. company’s new CEO. Before joining of its EAGLE Green tags. As the lat- Code Corporation, Kent was the former est products developed for Smartrac’s Sustainability benefits without perfor- President and partner of CA Engineering Green Tag Program, EAGLE Green in- mance penaltiesEAGLE Green’s sustain- where he spearheaded growth and lays and tags combine superior sus- ability benefits come with uncompro- developed the strategic direction for tainability characteristics with compact mised performance, which matches the the company. size, excellent read range and high qual- conventional EAGLE inlay launched this ity for retail-optimized applications. January. Both EAGLE and EAGLE Green Under his leadership, the company grew are among the smallest retail-orientat- profitable revenue over 700 percent Like the recently launched WEB Green ed inlays with global performance avail- and developed strategic partner inlays and tags, and in accordance with able on the market. Both have passed relationships both internationally and the strong criteria Smartrac has de- Auburn University’s ARC categories A, domestically. fined for its Green Tag Program, EAGLE B, C, D, F, G, I, K, M, Q, W2 and W5, and Green uses plastic-free, fully recyclable are available in dry and paper-tag deliv- Previous to his work at CA Engineering, paper as the substrate, foregoes adhe- ery formats with a compact size of 44 x Kent was a Senior Director at 3Com sives as much as possible, and comes 28 mm / 1.7 x 1.1 in, which allows easy where he led the OEM team and with a laser-cut aluminum antenna that conversion for end-application usage. additionally grew revenue to over $700 allows the complete recycling of alumi- million. num residues, resulting in a significant carbon footprint reduction. All prod- Continue Reading Continue reading >> ucts within the Green Tag Program aim to address businesses that recognize

Impinj Extends Support Socket Mobile Launches DuraSled For For Japan’s Electronic Tag IPhone X And IPhone 11 Initiative At Convenience Stores And Drug Stores Socket Mobile, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCKT), a leading innovator of data capture and Impinj, Inc. (NASDAQ: PI), a leading delivery solutions for enhanced produc- provider and pioneer of RAIN tivity launches a new family of scanning RFID solutions, today extended sleds - DuraSled™ for the iPhone X and its support for electronic tagging 11. The DuraSled series supports all the in Japan’s convenience stores and latest iPhones and the iPod Touch. drug stores. Technology innovations provided by the Impinj M700 endpoint As more companies use iPhone applica- IC family enable wireless connectivity tions, there is a greater need for a sin- for individual items, such as food, gle-handed solution that combines both beverages, and medications, thereby the iPhone and an enterprise-grade enhancing inventory visibility and scanner. The DuraSled is that solution; enabling frictionless consumer self- it protects the phones from tumbles Continue Reading checkout. and provides a robust charging solution for all environments. Continue reading >>

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Smartrac And Compass Jointly Provide A Metalcraft Announces Revolutionary Customer Experience, Supporting Promotions, First COO McKinsey’s “Modern Retail Collective” Store Metalcraft’s Vice President of Technology & Innovation becomes Chief Operating Officer today in a set Smartrac Technology Group, a global of promotions strengthening the Iowa- RFID and IoT market leader, and Com- based manufacturer’s ability to serve a pass Marketing, a leading solutions pro- growing market for their ID solutions. vider for the CPG industry, are jointly supporting “Modern Retail Collective”, Metalcraft’s Vice President of a store developed by McKinsey and Technology & Innovation becomes Company, and Mall of America. Through Chief Operating Officer today in a set Compass’ SRL Network, Smartrac’s su- of promotions strengthening the Iowa- perior-quality NFC tags, and comple- based manufacturer’s ability to serve a mentary retail technologies, customers growing market for their ID solutions. can enjoy a digital customer experience that is revolutionary for brick-and-mor- Kyle Bermel joined Metalcraft as an tar stores. RFID Engineer in 2012, advancing Modern Retail Collective is a first-of- innovation and technology in his On September 27, 2019, Modern Re- its-kind retail store. It offers customers ascending roles. All operations – tail Collective opened its doors within a blended eCommerce and physical sales, marketing, manufacturing the iconic Mall of America in Bloom- experience while providing retailers a and engineering – report to Bermel, ington, Minnesota, USA. Designed and turnkey space to test, iterate and learn including two new positions – Vice developed by McKinsey and Company, from the latest retail innovations. President of Marketing & Customer a global management consulting firm Experience and Vice President of Sales deeply committed to helping institu- & Business Development. tions in the private, public and social Continue Reading sectors to achieve lasting success, Continue reading >>

Wirecard And SES-Imagotag To Accelerate In- ScanSource Names Chief Store Mobile Payments Adoption Revenue Officer ScanSource, Inc., a leading provider Wirecard, the global innovation lead- shoppers save both time and money in of technology products and solutions, er for digital financial technology, and physical retail while enabling brands to today announced John Eldh has joined SES-imagotag, a global leader in digital improve their Point of Purchase market- the Company as Chief Revenue Officer solutions for physical retail, are joining ing efficiency. and Senior Executive Vice President, forces to accelerate the adoption of effective October 1, 2019. Mr. Eldh frictionless in-store mobile payment. As Together, Wirecard and SES-imagotag, brings extensive global experience a result, both companies offer a unique who have been partners since spring building and leading field, channel solution designed to enhance the in- 2018, expect that over 500 million and inside sales teams across multiple store shopping experience. cloud-connected smart labels will be routes to market. He has led software turned into mobile payment acceptance sales organizations, including leading The two companies are developing a points. transformations to subscription-based “pay to tag” solution connecting Wire- business models. card’s mobile payment platform with In particular, the U.S. retail sector will all SES-imagotag cloud-connected benefit from the joint in-store solution As Chief Revenue Officer, Mr. Eldh will IoT labels. Shoppers benefit from tru- for mobile shopping. oversee ScanSource’s go-to-market ly seamless in-store shopping, avoid- strategy and execution. ing long checkout times, especially at peak hours, as well as e-coupons in- Continue reading >> stant redemption and cash-back. Thus, Continue Article

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KOAMTAC Expands BLE Companion Barcode GS1 US Seeks Industry Speaker Proposals And Scanners To Include 1D Scanner Models Startup Lab Applicants For KOAMTAC®. Inc., a leading manu- CEO. “With the addition of these mod- GS1 Connect 2020 facturer of Bluetooth® barcode scan- els, any user can find ners, RFID readers, mobile point of the BLE companion GS1 US® is now accepting applications sale (mPOS) solutions, and enterprise scanner that’s right from industry thought leaders and charging solutions have expanded their for them.” Startup Lab applicants for GS1 Connect Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) compan- 2020, the annual conference and ions to include two new 1D scanner All KDC280 mod- exhibition that brings together supply models. els are compact and chain, technology and e-commerce rugged scanning professionals being held June 16-18, The new models feature either laser solutions that are 2020 at The Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas, or CCD scan engines and are ideal for IP65-rated and can Nevada. those who do not need to scan 2D bar- withstand a drop of codes as they allow for more scans per up to five (5) feet. GS1 US invites industry members to charge and an increased scan range. They all come with 8MB of onboard share their success stories that will The laser model is direct and extraor- memory allowing for the storage of over help their peers better understand dinarily accurate in most environments 400,000 UPC product barcodes in data how to solve a particular business while a CCD model features the added collection mode or over 60,000 records process challenge using GS1 Standards, ability to read from a screen. in database mode. KOAMTAC recently including data quality, product data committed to upgrading all products to management, unified commerce, “While the KDC280C can read the ma- BLE5.0 by 2020 and the new KDC280 traceability and digital transformation. jority of all 1D and 2D barcode symbol- models will come equipped with this Six tracks are offered as part of the GS1 ogies, we understand that some users technology right away. Connect 2020 main agenda: Grocery, don’t need expensive 2D scanning ca- Retail, Healthcare... pability and may desire other features, such as a high-density 1D barcode scan- Continue Article Read more >> ning,” says Dr. Hanjin Lee, President/

Cognosos Brings Its Asset Tracking TEKLYNX International Renews Strategic Partnerships Platform Indoors With Leading ERP Providers Cognosos announced today that it has cation services Oracle® And SAP® added new tags and applications to platform that TEKLYNX CENTRAL Enterprise accurately locate and track assets in delivers loca- Labeling Solution Integrates with buildings such as hospitals, retail stores, tion intelligence Oracle Cloud and SAP Cloud Platform and warehouses using simple Bluetooth through the use to support next-generation enterprise beacons. Built to deliver asset location of multiple tech- labeling environments. services to multiple industries, the Cog- nology engines nosos platform has already been de- including GPS and TEKLYNX International, the global ployed across the automotive market Bluetooth,” said leader in barcode and RFID labeling to track and monitor vehicle invento- co-founder and software solutions, today announced ries. Cognosos indoor location services CTO Jim Stratigos. the renewal of its long-standing will be available for commercial appli- partnerships with leading ERP cations in the fourth quarter of 2019, providers Oracle and SAP to support providing customers with a common next-generation enterprise labeling platform that spans both indoor and Continue Article environments. outdoor tracking needs. Read more >> “We’ve developed an extensible lo-

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$2.1 Billion QR Code Labels Barcode Scanning Just Got Reel Markets - Global Outlook With ProGlove Launch - #Barcode Report To 2026 The “QR Code Labels - Global Market Wearable Outlook (2017-2026)” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s ProGlove, a leading provider for industry offering. wearables, today announced the launch of a groundbreaking new wearable: Reel Global QR code labels market is designed to be quickly accessible via accounted for $907.83 million in 2017 a lanyard or belt-clip, making it ideal for and is expected to reach $2,105.85 those organisations with low-frequency million by 2026 growing at a CAGR of scanning environments such as product 9.8% during the forecast period. returns or quality control. Its customis- able attachment positions ensure there easily scan items within their reach, Some of the key factors such as rising use is no contact with the scanned items, so without having to carry a heavy, bulky, of code labels in inventory management it is also a perfect option for those or- conventional pistol scanner. and personal use and usage of these ganisations that handle highly sensitive codes in storing information such as elements. Reel works with all scanners Thomas Kirchner, Vice President Prod- webpages, URLs, text, and contact of the MARK product family, and a set uct at ProGlove comments: “The ad- information are driving the market of two sells for $199 USD. dition of Reel to our product portfolio growth. However, codes steadiness on opens a new set of use cases and fur- a mobile device or smartphone act as Featuring a pull-to-scan function, Reel ther demonstrates our commitment to the restraining factor for the QR code triggers the scan engine when the high- advancing the industrial wearables... labels market growth. ly durable 27.5-inch Aramid thread is pulled. Additionally, the new wearable Continue reading >> l comes with an extra release button. Reel enables workers to quickly and Continue Article

Vizinex RFID To Present In RFID Journals’ NiceLabel Announces New VP “How Fort Bragg Improved Its Asset Tracking APAC With RFID” Webinar NiceLabel, a leading global developer of label design software and label Vizinex RFID, the industry leader forces to engineer a unique RFID management systems, is pleased to in developing and manufacturing solution that delivered some surprising announce the appointment of Thomas high performance radio frequency results and shifted the Fort Bragg team’s Beyer in the position of Vice President identification (RFID) tags for specific entire approach to asset management. APAC. His addition further builds on applications and industries, is pleased to NiceLabel’s continuous growth globally announce it will be presenting in RFID “Working with SmarTrack in developing and enforces its customer and partner Journal’s webinar alongside Williams a better way to track weapons and support in the APAC region. Software Associates on October 15, assets was a special case because RFID from 2:00 PM -3:00 PM EDT. technology was not new to them. By “The shift from label design applications joining together, we were able to create to next generation label management The webinar, titled “How Fort Bragg a ruggedized, durable tag that could systems, including SaaS-based Label Improved Its Asset Tracking with RIFD” track assets – including scopes, lasers, Cloud, has resulted in significant growth will detail how the largest military binoculars and night vision - while also for NiceLabel in recent years. installation in the world ran into issues building a lasting relationship that has tracking critical assets that had faulty solidified throughout the years,” said Continue reading >> adhesions and interrupted reads with Ken Horton. blocked frequencies. Vizinex CEO, Ken Horton and SmarTrack President, Al Continue Article Williams, will explain how they joined

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CYBRA’s MarkMagic Adds Autobag NiceLabel Named One Of Leading Software And Printing Support Technology Providers In CYBRA Corporation, the developer of Global Food Supply Chain award-winning MarkMagic™ Bar Code Labels, RFID Tags, Electronic Forms, NiceLabel has been named to the FL and Report Writing Software an- 100+, Food Logistics magazine’s annual nounced today its addition of Autobag list of the top 100-plus software and printing support.Responding to market technology providers for the food needs for ecommerce solutions, Mark- and beverage industry. The list serves Magic users can now print shipping as a resource guide of software and information directly on shipping bags, technology providers whose products instead of printing shipping labels, and and services are critical for companies bags is an ideal solution for ecommerce then affixing them to shipments. This in the global food and beverage and direct to consumer applications. cuts the time spent preparing outbound supply chain. Food Logistics magazine, The new MarkMagic support for Auto- shipments while reducing any errors at dedicated to covering the movement bag table top baggers makes it easy to the critical moment of packing. of product through the global food integrate this time, labor, and postage supply chain, this week released the saving solution into customer opera- An e-Commerce Enabling Solution“Our 16th annual FL100+ list of software tions.“E-commerce is constantly evolv- customers are always looking for easier and technology providers that hold ing,” adds Harold Brand, CEO of CY- ways to prepare shipments”, says Chuck influential roles in the global food and BRA. A large portion of the MarkMagic Roskow, VP of Operations at CYBRA. beverage supply chain. Their products client base is in the direct to consumer “If customers ship merchandise in small benefit the industry in multiple supply chain, and we are relentlessly shipping bags, this is a perfect solu- ways, from reducing food waste and looking for ways to... tion that allows them to print shipping extending shelf life, to facilitating safe or item label information directly onto and sanitary transportation of product the bags. It can be done simultaneous- while assuring regulatory compliance. ly at packing time with live transaction Continue Article data.”Shipping in variable sized plastic Read more >>

$18.2 Billion RFID Tags BARCODE RESOURCES Markets - Global Outlook Report To 2026 HISTORY OF BARCODES The bar code, also referred to as a UPC (Universal Product Code), although that is The “RFID Tags- Global Market Outlook just one type of bar code, was invented for inventory tracking purposes in stores. (2017-2026)” report has been added to Learn more >> ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. Global RFID Tags market accounted for ALL ABOUT 1D BARCODES $4.91 billion in 2017 and is expected to Have you ever looked at the black and white symbol on your grocery product reach $18.2 billion by 2026 growing at packaging, or on the cover of a book that you just bought or even a department a CAGR of 15.7% during the forecast store receipt and wondered how the information is encoded in those bars and period. spaces? Read more >> Some of the key factors such as rising HOW TO GET A BARCODE demand for RFID tags in the aerospace So, you have a product, and you want to be able to sell it through retailers. Now industry, and the increasing number you’re wondering how to get a bar code, or more specifically, a Universal Product of these tag applications within retail Code (UPC). How to get a barcode >> stores are driving the market growth. However, lack of a battery power as HOW TO CHOOSE A BARCODE READER OR SCANNER compared to others act as the restraining There are many considerations when choosing a type of barcode reader or scan- factor for the market growth. ner. Learn more >> Read more >>

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Q1 2020 10th Anniversary Edition| 27 | BARCODE SPONSORS TEKLYNX International TEKLYNX International is the world’s leading developer of barcode labeling software solutions. Their products feature the widest range of device and driver support in the industry. More than 600,000 companies in 120 countries rely on TEKLYNX integrated software solutions for supply chain automation, warehouse management, shipping and receiving, inventory control, and asset management.

NiceLabel Software NiceLabel is the leading global developer of label and marking productivity software solutions that help SME and large enterprises reduce complexity and mitigate risk while meeting compliance requirements and increasing productivity, quality and agility.

Seagull Scientific The most trusted software to create and automate labels, barcodes, RFID tags, plastic cards and more. BarTender® software by Seagull Scientific enables organizations around the world to improve safety, security, efficiency and compliance by creating and automating labels, barcodes, RFID tags, and more.

Loftware Inc. Loftware’s Enterprise Labeling Solutions bring label design resources, native print capabilities, and built- in business rules functionality to integrate barcode labeling with any organizations existing business processes in order to help drive topline revenue, customer satisfaction, and supply chain efficiency.

Bar Codes Talk, Inc. Most anything you need with barcoding, Bar Codes Talk, LLC. can take care of for you. They are family owned and operated with a customer base of over 15,000 companies. They value them- selves on same day service with high quality products - not many competitors can say the same.

ScanSKU ScanSKU™ is a Barcode Scanning Technology Solutions Provider. We can supply both the hardware and software to allow your business to more accurately scan and track Inventory, Assets or just about any- thing else.

Janam, Inc. Janam Technologies LLC is a leading provider of rugged mobile computers that scan barcodes and communicate wirelessly. Janam combines deep industry knowledge with advanced technologies to deliver products with the right features and the right price.

Express Corp Express is a manufacturer and distributor of high-quality and durable barcode labels and tags, asset tags, industrial nameplates, warehouse identification products, and UID tags produced from aluminum, polyester, steel and other durable materials.

Microscan Barcode Verification Ensuring perfect labels is as easy as scanning a code. Grab a Microscan LVS Barcode Verifier to check barcode quality on the fly and adjust data structure, design, or print issues before bad codes enter the supply chain.

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Smartrac Technology Group Smartrac is the global leader in unique and scalable solutions that enable businesses to digitize products, complement their product offerings with digital services, and connect them to the Internet of Things.

MarkMagic MarkMagic™ is the easiest way to design and print the barcode labels, electronic forms, reports, and RFID tags you need to communicate with your customers and suppliers. The culmination of years of innovative software engineering, MarkMagic is a total document development solution with features and capabilities not found in any other product on the market.

Accusoft Accusoft is a software development company specializing in content processing, conversion, and automation solutions. From out-of-the-box and configurable applications to APIs built for developers, we help organizations solve their most complex content workflow challenges.

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Time for a new job? The Barcode and RFID industry is a dynamic and exciting place to work. These technologies continue to grow and penetrate every nook and cranny of businesses all over the world! Consider a career in a growing industry that adds value to everything it touches. This page lists technology careers that were either submitted to us, or that we have come across, and are subject to change without notice. We make no representation as to actual availability or consistency with the title and accept no liability whatsoever. Job seekers must conduct their own due diligence.

AB&R - American Barcode & RFID - Technical Sales Rep, Service and Repair Technician and mid-level .Net Software Developer

ScanSource.com - (SC, FL, AZ and elsewhere) assorted - finance, marketing, merchandising, sales http://www.scansource.com/en/careers/job-board

BlueStarInc.com (KY and worldwide offices) - assorted - business development, sales, warehouse http://www.bluestarinc.com/nl-de/about-bluestar/careers.html

Zebra (IL, GA, CA, MO, NY, RI and others) (about 60 openings posted) https://www.zebra.com/us/en/about-zebra/work/careers.html

GS1 - http://www.gs1.org/careers

Honeywell, Intermec (world wide - over 3,000 job openings posted) http://www.careersathoneywell.com/en/job-search-results/

Motorola Solutions (world wide - over 260 jobs posted) - http://careers.motorolasolutions.com/

Identiv.com (CA) - http://www.identiv.com/careers

Avery Dennison - https://www.averydennison.com/en/home/about-us/careers.html

Code Corp - Seeking interns, ops and engineers - http://www.codecorp.com/careers.php

TrueCommerce - Jobs in PA, OH, CO - https://www.truecommerce.com/resources/truecommerce-supply-chain-ecosystem/careers-new

Sick - A variety of jobs in MN, TX and MA. https://www.sick.com/us/en/careers-at-sick/w/careers-listings/

Coridian Technologies (MN, IL, WI, FL) Sales Support, Inside Sales, Outside Sales - https://www.coridian.com/careers

Boone NC - Manatee Works is searching for the best in sales, marketing, web and low-level programmers. Email us at [email protected].

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