Comparing 1D and 2D Barcodes Barcodes aren’t just for cereal boxes anymore. Far from it, they are the most popular method of automatic identification and data capture today. Because of their versatility, barcodes can be found from warehouses to hospital labs, anywhere data tracking is important. Technological advancements made through the years have led to the development of two distinct...
Small Label Woes: A Lab's Barcode Solution Not all barcodes are created equal. There are two main types: 1D and 2D. This vial label has both a 1D barcode (right) and 2D barcode (left). You see 1D barcodes everywhere. This isn’t surprising, because they work for most labeling solutions. But what happens when a standard, 1D barcode won’t work? This...