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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 deeper into the matter and compare the 5 most important barcode scanner types.

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How many types of barcode scanners are there?
Jan 26, 2022

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 deeper into the matter and compare the 5 most important barcode scanner types.

How to integrate a Barcode Scanner into your web application
Jan 24, 2022

How to integrate a Barcode Scanner into your web application

Today, Barcode Scanner SDKs can be easily integrated into any iOS or Android application. They offer numerous advantages over conventional hardware scanners, including direct visual feedback and the flexibility to scan both 1D and 2D barcodes. But what if enterprises want to enjoy these benefits without a mobile app?

Turn smartphones into cost-efficient Healthcare Scanners with a Barcode Scanner SDK
Dec 30, 2021

Turn smartphones into cost-efficient Healthcare Scanners with a Barcode Scanner SDK

Fast, reliable scanning devices are key to streamlined workflows in healthcare. Conventional handheld scanners have long been the go-to solution to cover use cases in the industry. Nowadays, smartphones display the same accuracy and speed at a lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). Learn more about the new alternative to outdated scanning devices now.

Barcode Scanner for retail stores - Optimize your ordering processes with mobile scanning solutions
Aug 4, 2021

Barcode Scanner for retail stores - Optimize your ordering processes with mobile scanning solutions

In this blog post, we are going to show you how the Scanbot Barcode Reader SDK contributes to the transformation of ordering processes and thus massively increases the time- & cost efficiency of enterprises.

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Dec 30, 2021

Turn smartphones into cost-efficient Healthcare Scanners with a Barcode Scanner SDK

Fast, reliable scanning devices are key to streamlined workflows in healthcare. Conventional handheld scanners have long been the go-to solution to cover use cases in the industry. Nowadays, smartphones display the same accuracy and speed at a lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). Learn more about the new alternative to outdated scanning devices now.

Dec 13, 2021

SDK & API – why those 2 tools usually go hand in hand

To deliver a flawless app experience both in-house and for end-users, it’s necessary to understand the differences between SDKs and APIs, how they work, and what role they play in the development process. Dive into the subject with us and get full insight into the topic in the following blog post.

Nov 10, 2021

Android app development tutorial – How to integrate our scanning functionalities

A step-by-step guide to the integration of the Scanbot Document Scanner SDK into your Android application.

Nov 2, 2021

iOS development tutorial – how to add a document scanner into your iOS App

A step-by-step guide to the integration of the Scanbot Document Scanner SDK into your iOS application today.

Sep 15, 2021

Electronic prescriptions software: Scan mobile & immediately redeem at online pharmacy

After a test phase beginning in July 2021, the electronic prescription will finally be introduced in January 2022. Online pharmacies must now create new ways for their customers to reliably submit digital prescriptions. Mobile Barcode Scanner SDKs are the perfect solution here.

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