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This section provides an overview for barcode scanners as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 19 barcode scanner manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked barcode scanner companies as of December, 2024: 1.JADAK, 2.Honeywell International Inc, 3.General Data Company, Inc..
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A barcode scanner is a specialized device designed to read barcodes on products or documents, decoding and extracting the encoded information. This tool is indispensable in environments like retail stores, logistics warehouses, manufacturing plants, healthcare facilities, and libraries.
The device operates by projecting light onto a barcode and capturing the light reflected. A light sensor interprets the varying intensities of reflection, which are then decoded into meaningful data by a decoder. This process translates the barcode's patterns into readable information.
Barcode scanners streamline operations across various sectors, facilitating checkout processes in retail, inventory management in logistics, product tracking in manufacturing, and medication dispensing in healthcare. Available in forms such as handheld and fixed-mount scanners, as well as handheld terminals and imagers, they significantly enhance efficiency and accuracy in data handling.
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Wasp Barcode Technologies, Inc., founded in 1994, is an American multinational manufacturer with its global headquarters in Plano, Texas, specializing in inventory management and turnkey tracking solutions. The company's offerings include a suite of software and systems for asset tracking, inventory management, barcodes, package tracking, as well as time and attendance tracking. It also provides a range of hardware and supplies, including barcode scanners and printers, labels and printer supplies, and mobile computers. While serving notable clients like Intel Corporation, Microsoft Corporation, Siemens AG, and Toyota Motor Corporation, the company still maintains a stronghold in the small and medium-sized business (SMB) market.
Honeywell International Inc. was founded in 1885 and headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. Honeywell is a diversified technology and manufacturing company to global customers in many industries such as aerospace, building technologies, performance materials, manufacturing, and safety. Honeywell produces hardware and software solutions for each industry it serves. In building technologies, Honeywell designs access controls, electrical and wiring, fire life safety, and employee training services. In aerospace, Honeywell designs cockpit systems and displays, engines, cabin management and cleaning, and health and usage monitoring.
Zebra is committed to empowering teams with the mobility and insight to deliver at the cutting edge of excellence. More than just providing intelligent hardware, they offer solutions that give organizations complete visibility to make smart, nimble decisions about what action to take now and how to plan for tomorrow. With 52 years of innovation covering ten industries, such as retail, healthcare, and banking, Zebra takes pride in creating a culture of respect, collaboration, inclusion, and innovation that gives organizations a competitive edge. Using decades of innovation, they design scanners, mobile computers, tablets, and printers with features and form factors made for you.
Cognex Corporation, an American company founded in 1981 and headquartered in Natick, Massachusetts, is a manufacturer and supplier of machine vision and industrial barcode reading products. The company's product portfolio includes vision sensors, 3D vision systems, fixed-mount barcode readers, handheld barcode readers, and vision software. These products find applications in various industries, including automation equipment, automotive, consumer products, electronics, and life science solutions. The company also offers customer services, including technical support, product training, hardware programs, product lifecycle, and warranty programs. The company has facilities in the Americas, Asia, Australia, and Europe to facilitate the global supply of its products.
General Data Company, Inc., headquartered in Ferguson Drive, Cincinnati, Ohio, is a manufacturer and supplier of products for solutions such as labeling, custom coating, office printing, and commercial solutions established in 1981. The company's product portfolio includes labels, printers, barcode scanners, printer supplies, and mobile computers. It also supplies mobile-powered workstations, RFID readers, software, histology lab equipment, and infection control products. The company provides repair and maintenance services for all types of equipment.
Omron Automation, situated in Hoffman Estate, IL established in 1933 is a manufacturer and supplier of fully integrated automation solutions to various industries. The complete portfolio of the company provides safety services, training, and automation services to keep people safe, protect their capital investment and increase their overall equipment effectiveness. The company has 80+ years of industry experience to benefit its clients. Whether a client is looking to protect their people, understand their functional safety risks, train their team, or refurbish a robot, the company can provide customized services to meet their client's needs.
bisco industries was founded in Chicago, Illinois in 1973 and now is headquartered in Anaheim, California. bisco industries is a distributor of electronic components and fasteners used for production in aerospace, communication, computer, fabrication, industrial equipment, instrumentation, marine, and military industries. Some of bisco’s product offerings include fasteners such as nuts and washers, hardware such as casters and bearings, door and access hardware including handles and hinges, electronic connectors including circular connectors and terminal blocks, enclosures such as cabinets and rack components, and wires and cables including wire and cable management including sleeving and tubing.
AutomationDirect.com was founded in 1994 to provide solutions for the industrial automation market and has been growing its list of offerings ever since. AutomationDirects’ extensive catalog includes individual components such as cables, various controls, I/O devices, relays, gauges, fittings, and sensors to complete systems. Many parts and devices, especially PLC units are customizable. AutomationDirect.com also provides support via video instructions, online manuals, a learning library, an active community forum to further assist customers.
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | JADAK |
12.1%
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| 2 | Honeywell International Inc |
12.1%
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| 3 | General Data Company, Inc. |
9.1%
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| 4 | Wasp |
9.1%
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| 5 | THE CULVER GROUP, LLC |
6.1%
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| 6 | Worth Data, Inc. |
6.1%
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| 7 | RTscan Technology Limited |
6.1%
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| 8 | CodeCorp |
6.1%
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| 9 | bisco industries |
6.1%
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| 10 | AutomationDirect Inc. |
6.1%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the barcode scanner page as of December 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
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| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
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United States of America
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6 | 100.0% |
