Axicon Auto ID is a world leader in barcode verification, having developed and manufactured our own verifiers since 1989. Axicon barcode verifiers are used across the globe and are fully compliant with the international ISO/IEC standards for both linear and matrix bar codes. These verifiers are used to measure the quality of printed barcodes, on all levels of product packaging.

Established in 1979 as a provider of high-quality barcode images for the printing industry, we still specialise in producing barcode images, and barcode labels, as well as a range of barcode verification equipment. We also provide a range of services to support our clients, including training, consultancy, and barcode verification.

Axicon develops, manufactures and maintains its range of barcode verifiers at the company headquarters, north of Oxford. Our range of barcode verifiers is distributed through a network of international partners across the globe, and our clients include major manufacturers and retailers worldwide.

We have also always been involved in the creation and updating of UK and international standards for identification and barcoding. Our staff have contributed to the work of GS1 UK, as well as BSI’s IST/34 committee which helps develop the ISO/IEC standards concerning barcodes and verification. We also contribute to GS1’s Barcode Technology Group and the development of the GS1 General Specifications.

We have specialised in all aspects of barcode excellence for over 40 years and the name Axicon is now synonymous with barcode quality.

NEWS

New version 8.0 software for Axicon barcode verifiers

Axicon Auto ID Limited has just released the latest software for its Axicon 15000 range of barcode verifiers.  This release includes changes made to comply with the December 2024 version of ISO/IEC 15415, the international standard for the grading of the quality of 2D barcodes.   It also includes changes required by the 2025 update of ISO/IEC 15416, the standard for grading linear barcodes.

The main change is the move to continuous grading, to one decimal place, rather than to simply five integer values, for 2D barcodes, similar to that for linear barcodes.  The methods for calculating some of the parameters used to grade the barcodes have also been updated.

The changes required by ISO/IEC 15415: 2024 are explained in more detail here.

Other changes include those made to keep the data checking plugins in line with the 2025 version of the GS1 General Specifications, and modifications to improve the functionality of the software.

 

Exhibitions

Axicon will be exhibiting at the following trade shows