Barcodes were developed by IBM in 1971 and QR barcodes were invented in Japan in 1994. Barcodes represent a type of markup that is printed on a product and read by an optical scanner. Computerized systems contain the relevant information about a product and use barcode scanning to identify the product by a catalog number. Laser making for barcodes uses simple text files containing the needed values. Lasers can print on hard materials at high resolution, all the while maintaining a uniform standard. Because no paint or sticker is required, the barcode is both UV and moisture resistant and won’t peel off.

Key Takeaways:

• IBM developed the barcode in 1971 and the Japanese invented the QR barcode in 1994.
• A text file containing a list of values sent from a customer is used to quickly create barcodes.
• Laser marking of barcodes can be done on hard materials and at high resolution.

“The quick identification of the item streamlines the work in cases where multiple identification calls must be made, such as warehouses, retail stores, and multi-item businesses.”

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