Expanding Support for Modern Barcode Developement : Micro QR & rMQR Support
The introduction of Micro QR and Rectangular Micro QR (rMQR) in IronBarcode 2024.8 marks a milestone for IronBarcode, pushing the library beyond standard formats into the next generation of space-efficient, high-density barcoding. Here’s why these additions are beneficial and how they can help you get even more out of IronBarcode.
Structure of a QR code and a Micro QR code
Micro QR Code symbols: 11×11 modules to 177×177 modules (Versions M1 to M4, increasing in steps of two modules per side).
Micro QR Code
Only one orientation detecting pattern is required for this code, making it possible to print it in a smaller space than before. This code is possible even if its margin width is 2 modulus values (QR Code requires a margin of at least 4 modulus values around it). The largest version of this code is M4 (17 x 17 module), which can store up to 35 digits.
rMQR Code
rMQR Code is a matrix-type, two-dimensional code that is easy to read and can store large amounts of information, while being a rectangular shape that makes it easy to print in narrow spaces.
It addresses the need to print in narrow spaces where conventional QR Code could not be printed, and to store more information than possible with Micro QR Code.
Why This Update Benefits You:
- Space-Saving: Micro QR and rMQR fit more data in smaller areas, making them perfect for applications where space is tight.
- Flexible Layouts: rMQR’s rectangular shape integrates easily with packaging and designs that don’t fit traditional square barcodes.
- Reliability: IronBarcode’s support ensures fast, accurate reading and writing, essential for high-volume, error-free scanning.
Use-Cases:
From manufacturing and healthcare to logistics and retail, these compact barcodes enhance tracking, labeling, and product information access in small spaces - without sacrificing usability.
In September, IronBarcode supported writing for a broader range of barcode formats, including MaxiCode, Intelligent Mail, Databar, Databar Expanded, Micro QR, and rMQR. This update opens up new possibilities for developers and projects across various industries.
With IronBarcode's update, you now have access to a wider range of barcode formats, offering greater flexibility and efficiency in your projects. Here’s why these new features are a big deal:
- Industry-Specific Options: Choose the right barcode for any project, from logistics and healthcare to retail and marketing.
- All-in-One Solution: Manage multiple barcode types in a single tool, streamlining your workflow and reducing the need for additional libraries.
- Space-Saving Barcodes: Use compact formats like Micro QR and rMQR to add scannable codes in tight spaces, ideal for small products and packaging.
A Milestone for IronBarcode
These formats expand the library’s capabilities to support high-density, space-efficient 2D barcodes, enabling reliable encoding in constrained layouts with minimal quiet zones and lower overhead. With rMQR’s rectangular structure and increased data capacity, developers can now integrate scannable codes into narrow-width packaging and devices where standard QR codes simply don’t fit. Combined with optimized encoding/decoding performance and growing support for GS1 and industry-specific standards, this update solidifies IronBarcode as a comprehensive, production-ready solution for modern barcode applications in .NET.
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