Scandit Express Product Brochure

Scandit Express is an application that enables organizations to add smart barcode scanning instantly to any existing app or software tool on smartphones, tablets, or handheld computers. Requiring no software changes or coding effort, Scandit Express is compatible with any app or system, even those that cannot be modified.

Scandit Express users can inject scan data into any app through one of three methods:

1. Scan barcodes into any text field by using a keyboard with a scan button (also known as a keyboard wedge)
2. Export scan data to a CSV file
3. Scan using a quick access button or hardware button, and send scan data directly to a specified app – even if it does not have a text field input. (Currently Android only.)

The Scandit Express user interface (UI) is designed to resemble a smartphone camera. It includes features to reduce user workload and frustration, such as aiming assist, batch scanning, and visual, sound, and haptic feedback. There are also advanced time-saving modes that use augmented reality (AR) to help users count inventory and find items efficiently.

Scandit Express allows you to take advantage of Scandit’s world-leading performance and experience in scanning interaction design without incurring any development costs.

Built for enterprise use, it supports distribution through mobile device management (MDM) and enterprise mobility management (EMM) systems.

Why use Scandit Express?

Scandit Express is built for businesses that need a reliable barcode scanning solution fast, which requires no coding effort.

Here are some examples:

1. Applications that require a high-performance scanning solution, but which cannot be modified – such as those coming from a third-party vendor or a legacy system.
2. Schedules where minimizing time to deployment is critical, such as retail peak demand before the holiday season or warehouses with short cycle times.
3. Organizations not capable or willing to invest in developing a custom scanning solution, such as those lacking development resources or desiring a solution with a lower total cost of ownership (TCO).
4. Teams looking to gain more flexibility in device management by using commodity smartphones or tablets.
5. Teams using handheld computers who want to upgrade scanning functionality to improve efficiency, productivity, and user experience.

Supported devices

Runs on newer iOS and Android devices, including smartphones, tablets, and handheld computers. See here for details.

Supported barcode symbologies

Scandit Express supports all major barcode symbologies, including UPC, EAN, Code 39, Code 128, ITF, Code 93, Codabar, Databar, MS1 Plessey, QR codes, DataMatrix, PDF417 and Aztec codes.

Scandit Express can automatically parse data (i.e. separate different values) from more complex symbologies and pre-populate a CSV file. For example, a user could scan a GS1 Data Matrix code and produce a CSV file where batch number, expiry date, and lot number are all in separate columns. This feature is available for all HIBC, GS1, Swiss QR, VIN, and IATA BCBP barcodes.

See parser FAQs

Scandit Express is a turnkey solution suitable for any business workflow in any industry. Users can simply download the Scandit Express application onto smartphones, tablets, or handheld computers to start using its enterprise-grade barcode scanning capabilities. They can then send data directly to the applications they are already using.

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Example workflows

Here are some common workflows where Scandit Express improves barcode scanning efficiency and effectiveness:

Retail operations where speed and accuracy are critical. The advanced Find Items, Inventory Count and Smart Label Capture modes also boost efficiency in in-store order picking, receiving goods, order assembly, self-scanning, and customer assistance. One US company using Smart Label Capture saved $1.3m by eliminating data entry errors that were causing them to undercharge customers.

If the business works with an ISV, Scandit Express is compatible with any app. It is also easy to deploy across MDM/EMM systems.

Case Study: River Island

Field services to accelerate technician diagnosis, parts ordering, and repair – minimizing overall service call times. Scandit Express is used widely in warehouses, field environments, distribution, sales, and production operations. Flexible device management (i.e. the choice of being able to use smartphones, tablets, or handheld computers depending on individual business situations) also reduces training costs and TCO.

Case Study: Altafiber

Transport and logistics (T&L) operations using data capture to track packages and shipments, maintain stock, and ensure efficient operations. Scandit Express helps organizations in supply chain logistics, air travel, and last-mile delivery improve operational efficiency with industry-leading scanning performance and advanced time-saving features, including batch scanning and augmented reality.

Case Study: Stratix

Compatible with any application

Scandit Express is a no-code barcode scanner application compatible with any Android or iOS app.

Once installed and configured, the user can either:

• Select any empty text field (for example, in a spreadsheet or any ERP or WMS system) and press “SCAN BARCODE” above their Scandit Express keyboard. The keyboard is available in over 80 languages. It can also be resized to suit personal preference and improve usability. See our keyboard customization FAQs to learn more.
• Use the “Scan to CSV” feature within the Scandit Express app to scan and download barcodes to a CSV file for sharing over email, Slack, Bluetooth, or any other communication tool.
• Tap a quick access button or hardware button to scan desired items with Scandit Express and send scan data directly to a specified app. An example where this might be used is apps running on handheld computers, where scan data is typically entered directly into the app following a pre-specified logic. (Currently only available for Android.)

The scanner UI has a familiar camera interface, including a shutter button that initiates scanning. An augmented reality (AR) overlay helps users position the camera over the target barcode correctly.

Depending on the mode selected, the user has a choice of scanning barcodes one by one or batch scanning many codes simultaneously. For batch scanning, users can scan as many barcodes as they want and verify them in a list, before inputting them into the desired field.

Once scanning is complete, the user presses “Done” and the barcode data is automatically entered into the input field.

Scanning Items

Scandit Express is compatible with any app or tool. When opening the scanning UI, there are different modes that can be used to scan items into the desired app.

Accuracy mode

This mode scans one barcode out of many in the camera’s field of view. It detects all barcodes available and provides an AR overlay to help the user select one target barcode.

Speed mode

This mode allows users to scan multiple barcodes consecutively. It removes the need to tap the screen repeatedly.

Batch mode

This mode is helpful for very high-volume scanning. It captures all visible barcodes instantly.

Advanced modes: Finding items

The advanced Find Items mode helps frontline workers and customers instantly locate items using AR. It scans multiple items simultaneously and highlights the ones needed using an AR overlay.

This reduces search time and improves accuracy compared to manual search. The Find mode is built using award-winning MatrixScan Find capabilities – winner of an IF Design Award 2024 in the user experience (UX) category.

The items to find can be easily input into the Scandit Express app in whatever way works best for a business.

• Scan barcodes directly in the app (for example, a list of barcodes printed on a sheet of paper).
• Scan a QR code. Anyone can easily generate this QR code from a list of barcodes using the free, online Scandit Express Find Code Generator.
• Receiving a deeplink through email, SMS or any other messaging app that opens up the Find mode directly, with the items to find pre-populated.

Learn more about how to input items in the Scandit Express FAQs.

Advanced modes: Inventory Count

With the Inventory Count mode, you can press a single button to scan and count multiple barcodes simultaneously, and automatically check them against a list. Intuitive, real-time feedback on which codes have been scanned is provided using augmented reality (AR). Inventory Count is built using Scandit’s MatrixScan Count component.

Inventory Count mode can be used in two ways:

1. Load an order list (by scanning a QR code), then scan and count items against it. Inventory Count mode automatically checks items against the list provided and alerts the user if items are missing or not included in the list. When the progress bar is complete, you can export the scan data to a CSV file, ready to share.
2. Count without a list: Scan and count all desired items and export to a CSV file.

See Inventory Count FAQs

Advanced modes: Smart Label Capture

With the Smart Label Capture mode, you can scan multiple barcodes and printed serial numbers, weights, and expiry dates with just one press. Smart Label Capture makes stock counting and order picking more efficient, and eliminates manual text input and multiple scans.

• Retail electronics: Capture product information, IMEI numbers, and serial number codes in a single scan — not one by one.
• Weighted items: Scan unit prices or weights together with product barcodes, instead of typing.

Customization

Scandit Express also allows enterprises to configure its behavior, such as visual and audible feedback, barcode validation, and supported barcode symbologies. For a complete list of customization options and how to deploy them, see the Scandit Express FAQ.

There’s no need to integrate features or write code – you can try Scandit Express now by signing up for a free 14-day trial.

Once signed up, you will receive an email with instructions to set up a password.

Continue setup by following these instructions:

1. Use your camera app or a QR-code reader to scan the QR code received in a separate email. This installs and activates Scandit Express.
2. After installation, follow the instructions to set up the keyboard permissions to enable scanning from any software tool, such as applications.
3. Follow the platform-specific guides on how to set up Scandit Express on your device:
   – Scandit Express for iOS
   – Scandit Express for Android

This setup video shows a user going from scanning the QR code in an email to scanning a barcode into a spreadsheet in less than a minute:

All Scandit products follow the principle of Security by Design. We believe your data belongs to you, and we will never collect it unless authorized by you.

No keystrokes are recorded, no images captured for barcode decoding are stored on the device after the scan is complete, and no images are transmitted. Scandit Express is fully functional without network access.

Additionally:

• Devices register with Scandit’s servers to track the total number of devices on which Scandit Express is used.
• No personally identifiable information stored on the device (such as name, phone number, email address, or device ID) is ever processed or transmitted by Scandit Express.
• All communication is encrypted.
• No connectivity into your network and no access to your IT system is required.