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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.

5G is considered a key technology for Industry 4.0 and the connected factory. But does the new mobile standard mean the end of RFID technology? In this interview, expert Karl A. Hribernik from the BIBA – Bremen Institute for Production and Logistics explains why the two technologies will not replace each other but rather complement one another. The article shows how 5G and RFID together can enable more transparent and efficient processes.

In retail, supermarket, factory and distribution centres: barcodes are everywhere. In commerce, industry and logistics, barcodes and data matrix codes are used to record and process data electronically. In this blog post, we explain you the advantages of these codes compared to traditional barcodes!

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.

Since December 14, 2019, the new EU plant passport has been mandatory for all plants intended for planting. The regulation defines clear requirements regarding the content, format, and placement of the label to ensure traceability and plant health across Europe. We outline the mandatory information that must be included and how companies can efficiently and compliantly implement the requirements using suitable labeling technology.

The Russian crypto-code law poses major challenges for pharmaceutical manufacturers: Starting January 2020, all marking systems must be capable of applying special identification codes to drug packaging. Weber Marking Systems has been following the latest developments in Russia in detail and has prepared itself for the necessary adjustments in advance.

A few months ago, we reported that e-commerce giant Amazon has been testing brand protection solutions in order to ban counterfeits from its marketplace for good. The project has resulted in an authentication service that helps protect brands and customers from product fraud: Amazon Transparency. The program is currently available in Europe, USA, Canada and India. To benefit from it, brand owners will need to apply unique codes on every product unit they manufacture. Here’s what you need to know!