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lab specimen labels

The importance of accurate lab specimen labels

The accurate matching and identification of lab specimens and patients is paramount. Explore how barcodes on lab specimen labels contribute to safer practices.

Johanna 5 mins read
ocr receipt scanner

How OCR receipt scanners can streamline your business

Receipts are vital evidence for expenses, income reporting, and tax documentation. However, simply taking a picture of a receipt is not enough. Find out how modern OCR technology addresses...

Johanna 5 mins read
How to build an mPOS solution

How to build an mPOS solution

In this article, you will learn more about the advantages of a mobile POS system – and what to consider before setting one up.

Johanna 6 mins read
barcode scanner misread

How to prevent barcode scanner misreads

When barcode scanners misread, workflows can grind to a halt or – worse – continue with false information. Learn how to prevent false positives.

Johanna 5 mins read
Types of barcodes and their usage

Types of barcodes and their usage

An overview of the 1D and 2D barcode types supported by the Scanbot Barcode Scanner SDK and their use cases.

Kevin 19 mins read
Postal barcodes

How postal barcodes work and how to read them

Barcodes are often associated with retail, but their importance for postal services cannot be overstated. Let’s take a look at the unique symbologies that help route and track our...

Kevin 5 mins read
Cycle counting in inventory management

How to leverage cycle counting for inventory management

Cycle counting boosts accuracy, saves time and money, and provides real-time stock insights. We explore its advantages, implementation strategies, and why barcode scanning is the key to make it...

Magdalena 7 mins read
Barcode Q&A

How to scan an inverted barcode

How does a barcode scanner recognize that a barcode is inverted and still scan it accurately? Here's the answer!

Kevin 4 mins read
BYOD vs. CYOD – 2 approaches compared

BYOD vs. CYOD – 2 approaches compared

In this blog post, we provide an overview of these approaches – and showcase the challenges and opportunities that come with them. 

Magdalena 5 mins read
How to build an air travel app

How to build an air travel app

This comprehensive guide will walk you through the step-by-step process of creating an air travel app with advanced features that benefit travelers and employees alike.

Magdalena 4 mins read
How to build a retail app: a step-by-step guide

How to build a retail app: a step-by-step guide

As consumer preferences shift towards digital channels, a well-designed retail app can be a game-changer for corporations looking to enhance their reach and customer engagement. In this guide, we'll...

Magdalena 7 mins read
Damaged or blurry barcodes

How to read damaged or blurry barcodes

As barcodes are used in all kinds of environments, they are susceptible to being scratched, deformed, or rendered illegible in other ways. Let’s look at the most common problems...

Kevin 6 mins read
Input management

Streamlining input management with the Scanbot SDK

The Scanbot Document Scanning SDK seamlessly bridges the gap between document submission and processing. Discover how our SDK empowers businesses from a variety of industries to streamline data handling,...

Magdalena 5 mins read
The evolution of document scanning

The evolution of document scanning

The evolution of document scanning has been nothing short of remarkable. This technology has forever changed how we interact with and manage information, fostering greater efficiency and connectivity in...

Magdalena 5 mins read
Insurance agent app: Document scanning on the go

Insurance agent apps: Scanning ID documents on the go

The ability to scan and upload documents directly from their mobile device helps insurance agents do their job more efficiently and flexibly. The benefits are better customer service, lower...

Kevin 4 mins read
Meet our new .NET MAUI SDK

Meet our new .NET MAUI SDK

The Scanbot SDK is now available for the .NET MAUI framework for cross-platform app development.

Kevin 2 mins read
deep learning and barcode scanning

How does deep learning benefit barcode scanning?

Deep learning models are perfect tools for barcode detection, improving on classic computer vision approaches. With some optimization, a high degree of accuracy can be achieved even on mobile...

Kevin 6 mins read
Tipos de códigos de barras y su uso

Tipos de códigos de barras y su uso

[Spanish only] Descubre los diferentes tipos de códigos de barras: 1D para líneas simples y 2D para información más compleja. Aprende sus usos y cómo escanearlos.

Ivan 16 mins read
How do barcodes actually work

How do barcodes actually work?

Want to learn how to decode a barcode by hand? We'll take a look at its data structure and tell you how!

Kevin 5 mins read
fleet management strategy

Developing an effective fleet management strategy

Good fleet management is at the heart of every transportation company’s operations. Learn more about how to improve efficiency and productivity, increase driver safety, and eliminate unnecessary costs.

Kevin 4 mins read
MRZ (machine-readable zone)

What is an MRZ (machine-readable zone)?

MRZs encode information on ID cards and passports in a machine-readable format. Find out how to automatically read MRZs with data capture software.

Kevin 6 mins read
Dag Jessel joins Scanbot SDK as new CFO

Dag Jessel joins Scanbot SDK as new CFO

Scanbot SDK welcomes Dag Jessel as Chief Financial Officer (CFO)! With more than 10 years of experience working as a Private Equity CFO / Managing Director for several SMEs,...

Kevin 2 mins read
OCR software

What is OCR software?

How does optical character recognition work? And what can we do to achieve better end results? This article will help you understand the underlying mechanics of OCR technology.

Kevin 4 mins read
How Deep Learning shaped Machine Learning Technology

How Deep Learning shaped Machine Learning Technology

Machine Learning (ML) seems everywhere these days, along with Artificial Intelligence (AI) and robotics. But ML and AI are not just buzzwords. Discover how Deep Learning shaped ML technology.

Magdalena 5 mins read
How many types of barcode scanners are there?

How many types of barcode scanners are there?

What exactly distinguishes the different types of scanners? What are their technical features, where are they used, and what are the advantages and disadvantages of each? Let's now dive...

Magdalena 5 mins read
Next generation barcode reader.

Next-generation barcode reader

We are thrilled to announce the release of our next-generation Barcode Reader Version 3 (v3), taking the barcode scanning functionalities of the Scanbot Barcode Reader SDK to a whole...

Magdalena 3 mins read
Industrial scanner

Industrial scanner – Cost-effective alternatives

Ever since its first revolution in 1800, the industrial sector has continually developed new approaches to make production, transportation, and communication between the divisions faster and more efficient. In...

Magdalena 5 mins read

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