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 new level.

Jul 20, 2021

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 new level.

Jan 14, 2021

Open source scanner or proprietary SDK? Pros & cons in an overview

Those who want to integrate scanning functionalities into their mobile apps, whether native or cross-platform, face many choices. Open Source software and proprietary scanner SDKs offer various advantages and disadvantages. In the following, we would like to outline those for you.

Sep 2, 2020

Make or buy decision – Benefits of third-party software providers

This guide will help you make a decision between SDK and custom code and demonstrate the benefits of a Software Development Kit.

Jul 5, 2020

Types of barcodes and their usage

An overview of the different types of 1D- and 2D-barcodes such as PDF41 & their use-cases.

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Mar 16, 2021

Swiss QR Code Scanner: Capture & extract Swiss QR-Codes within one second

They have been the standard for every Swiss financial institution since June 30th, 2020, at the latest: digital invoices based on the Swiss QR-Code. Users can efficiently work with them using any conventional smartphone camera, requiring a mobile app or website solely, with integrated scanning software.

Mar 10, 2021

Industrial 2D Barcode Scanner for apps: Custom Solutions

The Scanbot SDK is incredibly versatile: from barcodes and documents to license plates, European health cards, and passports - our goal was to scan and understand every type of document. We are getting closer to this goal every day and can offer an ever-growing range of increasingly specific business scanning solutions. An important factor here is your input, which presents us with compelling use cases and insight into the various industries. Based on this exchange, our development team can offer new and precisely tailored scanning solutions. Find out what such a process looks like.

Feb 10, 2021

UPC / EAN codes - What everyone should know about this barcode type

Different types of barcodes have become an integral part of everyday life. Significantly often, we encounter EAN-codes, which we can find on all products when shopping. A few years before introducing the EAN code, the so-called UPC was published, displaying nearly identical characteristics. While the EAN-code is still one of the most popular symbologies worldwide, UPCs’ usage is limited to North America nowadays. Learn more about the two barcode types, their features, applications, benefits, and disadvantages.

Jan 14, 2021

Capacitor tutorial – Integrate the Scanbot SDK with Ionic

We at Scanbot love native app development for Android and iOS. But we also understand the need for other cross-platform and hybrid app approaches. As an SDK provider, we are constantly following the latest developments in this area and are always open to new frameworks, tools, and approaches. That’s why we also offer corresponding wrappers and plugins for the Scanbot SDK to our customers. One of those plugins is the Cordova Plugin for the Scanbot SDK.

Jan 14, 2021