1D/2D code readers are not a specific brand but a category of devices used for scanning linear (1D) and matrix (2D) barcodes. These readers are manufactured by various companies worldwide, including prominent brands like Honeywell (USA), Zebra Technologies (USA), Datalogic (Italy), and Cognex (USA). They serve industries such as retail, logistics, manufacturing, and healthcare by enabling efficient data capture for inventory management, tracking, and process automation. Key products include handheld scanners, fixed-mount readers, and mobile computers with scanning capabilities.