Welcome to Rave Robot’s Laboratory Barcode Readers list. We have included images and vendor links for each system as well as Rave Robot articles and review links. If you want us to add another barcode reader or want to contribute a review, please let us know.
Introduction to Laboratory Barcode Readers
If you work with automation in a lab, it is pretty likely you work with barcode readers. There are many barcode readers on the market. However, not all of them are the same.
Types of Readers
Barcode readers can differ greatly from each other. Due to this we have included details to differentiate the scanners from each other. These details do not come from Rave Robot’s direct experience unless we state so. As such, they are intended to help readers delineate models and not make a statement of equivalent value. When you find a mistake, please tell us and we will fix it. As is always the case, you need to understand your workflows to choose the multi-mode reader that is right for you.
A nearly comprehensive list of barcode readers
Below is the list of laboratory barcode readers we have used or found while searching for our own laboratory automation needs. We are sure that there are other systems we’ve missed especially since new systems are designed and released each year. Please comment if there are other barcode readers that should be added to the list. When you do, we will research and add them. If you have an experience with or want to review a reader, write it up. When you do, we will be happy to help you format and post your review.
| System | Rave Robot Articles |
 | DataPaq™ Mirage Ziath Rave Robot Preferred Review: None Description: camera based SBS 2D rack scanner Low profile Scans acoustic tube racks in seconds (i.e. AcoustiX) Experience: |
 | Impression™ FluidX/Brooks Review: None Description: SBS 2D rack scanner Experience: |
 | Micronic Rack Reader DR505 Micronic Review: None Description: SBS 2D rack scanner Experience: |
 | cube rack scanner TTPLabtech Review: None Description: SBS 2D rack scanner Experience: |
 | SampleScan E-Series BioMicroLab Review: None Description: SBS 2D rack scanner Experience: |
 | DataPaq™ Handheld Tube Reader Ziath Review: None Description: Compatible with all tubes Portable, independent and compact No external computer or tablet needed Experience: |
 | SampleScan 2D Plus BioMicroLab Review: None Description: Compatible with all tubes Experience: |
 | LabEliteID Decapper Hamilton Rave Robot Preferred Review Throughput: 1 row or column of internally threaded tubes. 8-12 tubes in 96 tube rack, 6-8 tubes in 48 tube rack, 4-6 tubes in 24 tube rack Details: Integrated Barcode Reader Experience: Hamilton Labelite Decapper Versatile and Easy to Use |
Tell us about other Barcode Readers
Did we miss any good systems? Let us know!
If you have experience with one of the above templates, please leave a comment. When people want to write review or update lists, we are quick to contact them.
If you are interested in any of our other lists, check out Rave Robot’s List page.
Thank you for sharing such nice content. Laboratory automation is a multi-disciplinary innovative approach used in the laboratory to increase productivity, reduce times, and increase the efficiency of the laboratory process.