Since its invention in 1994, the Data Matrix code has become the industry standard in automated tracking and traceability applications in manufacturing, supply chain operations, and beyond. Data Matrix has become a staple in most industries worldwide. The code has seen rapid adoption in areas where small footprint and high readability are vital, such as on automotive parts of various substrates, small or space-restricted PCBs, and highly-regulated pharmaceutical labels and packaging. Its ability to store thousands of characters of data within an extremely compact size, including its generous reading tolerance down to 2.5 mil code size, set Data Matrix apart from other barcode symbologies.

Bigger bang, less barcode:

• A single Data Matrix code can store thousands of characters in a tiny space.
• Compact size, data carrying capacity, and generous reading tolerance set Data Matrix apart from other symbologies.
• Data Matrix can be read without data loss at low contrast ratios or with scratches, tears, or stains, even if more than 20 percent of the symbol is damaged.