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With beep after beep, linear barcodes (1D barcodes) make in-store checkouts quick and easy as they offer price lookup functionality by a simple scan of each article. Nevertheless, their days are numbered according to a global initiative powered by non-profit barcode provider GS1: By the end of 2027, matrix codes (2D codes) are to be the new global standard in the industry. The revolutionary changeover has the potential to benefit manufacturers, consumers and retailers.

Packaging can do more than help protect, transport and label a product. Through the use of modern technologies, it contributes to customer loyalty and increased sales. Find out what the connected packaging trend is all about in this blog post!

Information storage is nowadays essential in order to communicate easily with employees throughout the supply chain or even with customers. QR codes and datamatrix codes have been developed to enable efficient and simple data transmission. Keep reading this article if you want to find out what the difference between a QR code and a Data Matrix code is.

Data Matrix codes are indispensable in logistics, production, and marking applications – but a Data Matrix code is not necessarily a GS1 DataMatrix. Although both codes appear visually identical, small differences can have a major impact on processes, scan results, and system compatibility. This article explains in practical terms what the key difference is, why the FNC1 control character plays a central role, and how companies can avoid costly mistakes when using codes.

Traditional barcodes and QR codes sometimes reach their limits when storing large amounts of data. The JAB Code offers an innovative solution: by using up to eight colors, it breaks away from the classic black-and-white design and significantly increases the information density in a very small space. JAB stands for “Just Another Barcode.” It was developed by the Fraunhofer Institute for Secure Information Technology SIT. This article explores the functionality, advantages, and applications of this color-based code.

Variable data labels are necessary to identify, track and authenticate products along the entire supply chain. They also help manufacturers optimize their operating costs and market their brand. They have amazing capabilities to boost your business! As a specialist for product marking, Weber Marking Systems has more than 50 years of experience in all industries. In this article, we will tell you how several companies from the industrial sector and medium-sized businesses successfully use labels with variable data.

Despite high quality standards in production lines, errors can occur along the value and supply chain. Whether it's contaminated food, unsafe components, or incorrectly declared ingredients, if defective products reach the market, manufacturers and distributors must take immediate action to protect consumers. Otherwise, they risk severe damage to their image, high losses in sales, and substantial claims for damages. Learn about industrial marking solutions that help to keep expenses for product recalls as low as possible.