Barcoding ▪️ QR ▪️ Identification ▪️ Labeling ▪️ ScannerApps ▪️ Mobile Data Acquisition

GS1 Barcode System Basics - Part 1 Hello to all readers! In this blog post, we'll dive into the fundamentals of the GS1 barcode system, unraveling the essential basics that make it a cornerstone in various industries. Types of GS1 Barcodes This post series provides a fundamental overview of the used barcode- and 2D code symbologies and explains terms like AI, data identifier, application identifier, or FNC1. The GS1 system employs various barcode types to encode information, tailored to specific applications. These include  EAN ,  UPC ,  GS1-128 ,  GS1 DataBar , ITF-14, and the 2D codes  GS1 DataMatrix  and  GS1 QR Code . The choice of barcode type depends on the application area: EAN and UPC Codes EAN-13 Barcode UPC-A Barcode EAN codes are prevalent in Europe, while UPC codes are commonly found in North America. These codes, prominently used in retail product labeling, help streamline the checkout process at supermarkets. They contain a unique...

Barcode Studio , TEC-IT's popular  barcode generator for high-quality barcode images , has been currently updated. In addition to other improvements,  bar codes can now be exported as PDF in CMYK color format , which will especially please users from the graphic design, pre-press and printing sectors. What's New? CMYK Support for PDF Export - PDF documents are now exported using CMYK colors - Color overprinting is now supported Dark Mode Support on macOS Mojave Improved dark mode support on macOS Mojave (full support coming soon) Using  TBarCode Library 11.8.1 For more details, see the  Barcode Studio version history . For existing users of Barcode Studio version 15 and for customers with a valid maintenance agreement, this update is free of charge:  Download Barcode Studio V15.12.0 . In case of questions, please  contact us .

Track Coupons Using Global Coupon Numbers (GCN) You are a retailer, coupon issuer, distributor or a marketing agency and would like to distribute and track coupons ? Then you should think about applying for standardized and globally unique numbers for such purposes. Starting this year (2013) the GS1 organization in Belgium and Luxembourg maintains and issues global coupon numbers . Because such a GCN is based on the GS1 company prefix, it is worldwide unique. Personalized and Non-Personalized Coupons For non-personalized coupons only the so-called GCN part 1 is required to identify a coupon. For personalized coupons the coupon issuer needs to utilize GCN part 2 (basically a serial number) as well. In addition each coupon must be assigned a coupon value. GS1 DataBar Expanded for Coupons  Based on the available space on your coupon, select either the GS1 DataBar Expanded or the GS1 DataBar Expanded Stacked bar-code symbology. The GS1 DataBar barcode encodes the GCN ...

A new version of the barcode creator software Barcode Studio is on the way! What’s New? Barcode Studio V11.5 introduces a new data input assistant . This special feature simplifies the creation of 2D codes for mobile tagging and electronic business cards (so-called vCard and meCard barcodes) dramatically. With Barcode Studio V11.5 you are able to create more than 100 different linear, postal, GS1 and 2D barcode symbologies. The barcodes can be printed on simple labels or exported as bitmap or vector image files. Batch barcode creation with external data is supported. 2D Codes for Mobile Tagging vCard Data Input Assistant vCard and meCard QR-codes are used to encode contact details of a business card (like name, address, email, phone-number ...) in a 2D barcode symbol. When scanning such a barcode with a smartphone (camera and suitable scanner software is required of course), the data is automatically entered into the address book of the phone. No manual typing or copy/paste i...

Labeling Software Update The recently updated barcode label printing and reporting software TFORMer Designer offers numerous templates for standard industry labels . These label templates eliminate label design efforts completely, they can be printed immediately with data provided by the user. TFORMer Designer solves labeling requirements in an elegant way, just watch the following videos and learn in 90 seconds how easy compliance labeling can be: HD-Video / English HD-Video / German Supported Label Templates (Partial) AIAG B10 Master Label AIAG B10 Mixed Label AIAG B15 5 Inch Label AIAG B15 7 Inch AIAG B3  AIAG B5  AIAG Daimler Chrysler B10 Freightliner AIAG Daimler Chrysler B10 Master AIAG Daimler Chrysler B10 Mixed Load AIAG Daimler Chrysler B10 Galia Label Galia Galia Licence Plate Galia Galia Renault General Motors GM 1724 A General Motors GM 1724 A KLT General Motors GM 1724 B General Motors GM 1724 C General Motors GM GTL Genera...