Traditional 1D bar codes (with printed bars and spaces) are giving way to 2D bar codes that also include dots, hexagons, and even colors to encode more data. Bar-code scanners read 1D bar codes.

The 2D barcode shift takes time and resources, however. GS1 therefore proposes a transition phase in which manufacturers put both the one-dimensional GTIN barcode and a 2D barcode on their packaging.

As a result, 2D barcodes can hold much more data—up to 2,000 characters—while remaining smaller than a 1D barcode. 2D barcodes are also not limited to alphanumeric data and can include ...

The Alacrity 2D 1D Wireless Barcode Scanner is perfect for high-volume scanning tasks thanks to its hands-free mode and auto-detection feature. It supports Bluetooth, 2.4G wireless, and USB wired ...

The HS-1RS integrates 1D and 2D barcode scanning with LF/HF RFID smartcard/contact-less and prox card reading functionality in a single, ergonomic, and compact design.

MaglinQ features a 1D/2D & UHF RFID reader combined into a single device. MaglinQ includes a high-performance optical imager that performs traditional barcode reading as well as capturing UHF tag ...