The reasoning behind the push for QR code labels is manifold. At a surface level, lengthy clothing tags can be uncomfortable and wasteful–requiring the apparel industry to “produce so much label tape ...

The government’s plan to replace information labels with QR codes on plastic water bottles is raising questions about viability among retailers, due to a lack of devices to scan the codes and concerns ...

Scientists have developed a new method of providing information on 3D-printed foods, by printing a QR code within the food itself. Doing so doesn't affect the taste or outward appearance of the food, ...

Mobile payment & ecommerce platform, Paytm, has launched a new feature on its Wallet app, Quick Response (QR) code-based payments. QR code can be used by any shopkeeper or service provider to start ...

Retailers and brands are under huge pressure, both online and off. The pandemic has dramatically accelerated e-commerce shopping and the cost of logistics, shipping and returns—which can reach 30% of ...

According to Towards Packaging consultants, the global pressure sensitive labels market is projected to reach approximately USD 162.41 billion by 2034, increasing from USD 102.23 billion in 2025, at a ...

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has recommended the inclusion of QR code on food products for accessibility by visually impaired individuals stating that this will ensure ...

An interesting research project out of MIT shows that it’s possible to embed machine-readable labels into 3D printed objects using nothing more than an FDM printer and filament that is transparent to ...

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