Why are the 2D Data Matrix codes increasingly gaining importance?
The amount of information that must be applied to a product is growing rapidly. At the same time the space for coding is limited. Therefore, more and more information needs to be printed in the smallest space. The 2D Data Matrix code is specifically suited for that, because it has a very high data density. Important information is repeated within a 2D Data Matrix code. These redundancies combined with built-in correction mechanisms contribute to security. Thus, the code is still readable even if, for example, 25% of it is covered or destroyed. What laws currently exist requiring the use of 2D Data Matrix coding? In some European countries, the unambiguous coding of pharmaceutical products is already mandatory. In Turkey, for example, 2D Data Matrix coding has been a requirement since January 2009 to avoid pharmaceuticals being sold and settled twice with the insurance companies. In France, such a law will be coming soon. Which technology can be applied to print the 2D Data Matrix code?
