1D/17D code readers are industrial barcode scanning devices, not a specific brand, but a category of products used across various industries for automated identification and data capture (AIDC). These readers are manufactured by multiple companies globally, such as Honeywell (USA), Zebra Technologies (USA), and Datalogic (Italy). They serve sectors like manufacturing, logistics, retail, and healthcare, enabling fast and accurate scanning of 1D (linear) and 2D (matrix) barcodes. Key products include handheld scanners, fixed-mount readers, and mobile computers with scanning capabilities, designed to improve efficiency in inventory management and process automation.