Handheld code scanners for warehouse, retail and industry
Handheld code scanners are versatile tools for fast and error-free identification of products, documents and assets marked with 1D and 2D codes. They are used in retail, warehousing and logistics, manufacturing, healthcare and services, wherever mobility, ergonomics and reading reliability are important.
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What are handheld code scanners
Handheld code scanners are devices designed to manually read barcodes, 2D codes, QR codes and Datamatrix codes in a variety of work environments – from point-of-sale and offices to warehouses, distribution centers and manufacturing floors. They make it possible to quickly scan codes from labels, packaging, documents and mobile device screens.
Depending on their intended use, handheld code scanners vary:
- The level of resistance and durability,
- reading range,
- mode of communication (wired/wireless),
- ergonomics and form of use.
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How to choose a handheld code scanner?
Handheld code scanners come in many variants to suit different working environments, intensity of use and handling. Choosing the right type of scanner depends on whether the device is to be used stationary at a workstation, mobile in a warehouse, or in harsh industrial environments.
Choosing the right handheld code scanner depends on:
- Work environment (retail, warehouse, manufacturing),
- intensity of use,
- type of codes read (1D, 2D, QR, PDF417),
- ergonomics and operator mobility.
In practice, this means choosing between commercial, industrial, wearable or companion scanners – depending on the specific process.
Below are the main groups of handheld code scanners along with typical applications.
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Solutions available in our offer
Handheld scanners for general applications
General-purpose scanners are designed for stationary or semi-mobile operation in moderate-intensity environments. They are most commonly used in retail, office, government, pharmacy, and light logistics and warehouses.
They provide fast and precise reading of 1D and 2D codes, including codes displayed on mobile device screens. They are versatile solutions for everyday operations, where ergonomics, reliability and easy integration with IT systems such as the WMS warehouse management system.
Industrial handheld scanners
Industrial handheld scanners are designed for intensive operation in harsh environments such as warehouses, distribution centers, production halls and transportation. They are characterized by a reinforced housing, a high degree of waterproofness and resistance to drops, dust and moisture.
Thanks to their long reading range and wireless connectivity, they enable unobstructed work in large areas and at high rates of operation. They are solutions designed for reliability, productivity and 24/7 operation.
Companion scanners (companion scanners)
Companion scanners are compact, portable code readers designed to work with smartphones, tablets and mobile terminals. They allow quick reading of codes without the need for a full-size handheld scanner.
They work well in healthcare, retail, logistics, mobile work and customer service where flexibility and convenience of use are important. They are ideal solutions for occasional or mobile scanning in a variety of work environments.
Wearable scanners
Wearable scanners are lightweight, wireless devices worn on the finger or hand that allow scanning codes without holding a conventional reader. They provide full freedom of movement and significantly improve work ergonomics, especially in order picking and sorting processes.
They are widely used in warehouses, logistics, e-commerce and highly dynamic environments. They are solutions designed for maximum operator efficiency.
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Contact with us
Alicja Kolendo
Head of Auto ID Devices Department
Roma Pawełczyk
Account Manager - Auto ID Devices
Filip Caban
Account Manager - Auto ID Devices