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A transformative change is coming to the field of traceability. In a world driven by increasingly sophisticated technological advancements, the traditional barcode is being replaced by more powerful solutions. Stephen Gryzska, Director of Strategy and Corporate Development at Markem-Imaje tells us more.

Orca Scan and GS1s Innovative QR Codes Arrive in UK Supermarkets

The GTIN 1D barcode has worked for 50 years, reliably making our packaged products go beep at checkout. Poised to take its place is a more capable, internet connected 2D code representation of a GS1 standard URL called Digital Link.

The GTIN 1D barcode has worked for 50 years, reliably making our packaged products go beep at checkout. Poised to take its place is a more capable, internet connected 2D datamatrix representation of a GS1 standard URL called Digital Link.

The stars are aligning on multiple relevant fronts: consumer behavior, legislation, technology, and data management and capacity. This confluence of advancements is slowly but surely unlocking the potential of active and intelligent packaging.

Are JBL’s versatile 4305P miniature marvels or try-hard do-it-alls that bite off a little more than they can chew?

On 26th June 1974, retail history was made with the scanning of the first-ever linear barcode. It started as a method to help supermarkets facilitate price look-up at the point of sale (POS) and has now become the common standard for commerce the world over, with global specifications managed by the international standards organisation GS1.

Standards body GS1 US is looking for major U.S. retailers and brands to implement its QR-like Digital Link 2D barcode and spur adoption.

Performance Build Quality Ergonomics Value

A classic American brand, as flag-waving as the Fourth of the July, with an impressive history as a US industrial giant, all ears perk up when new JBL product is announced. Today's declaration brought to you by AXPONA: the new JBL 4329P Studio Monitor ($4500/pair, below).