• Ohio University Center for Automatic Identification - Devoted to the study of automatic identification and electronic data capture (AIDC). AIDC includes the technologies of radio frequency identification (RFID), bar codes & bar coding, magnetic stripe reader technology and other related fields of interest.

• AIM Global - Serving more than 900 members in 43 countries, AIM is dedicated to accelerating the growth and use of AIDC technologies and services around the world.
• GS1 - A leading barcode-related global organization dedicated to the design and implementation of global standards and solutions to improve the efficiency and visibility of supply and demand chains across the world. The GS1 system of standards is the most widely used supply chain standards system in the world.
• EPC Global - A subscriber-driven organization leading the development of industry-driven standards for the Electronic Product Code (EPC) to support the use of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) in today's business world.
• AIDC 100 - An international organization of automatic identification and data capture (AIDC) professionals who have significantly contributed to the growth and advancement of the industry. The organization is a technical and business resource with emphasis on education, whose primary goal is to enlarge the business community's knowledge and understanding of barcode & RFID technology as well as all facets of AIDC.
• Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA) - The leading non-profit trade association representing the material handling and logistics industry. Active members are material handling and logistics equipment, systems and software manufacturers, consultants, systems integrators and simulators as well as third party logistics providers and publishers.
• International Card Manufacturers Association (ICMA) - A worldwide non-profit card industry association that is globally focused on card manufacturing technology such as magnetic stripe cards, smart cards, non-contact cards, card printing and complete card production.
• Smart Card Alliance - A non-profit, multi-industry association working to stimulate the understanding, adoption, use and widespread application of smart card technology in the fields of automatic identification, payment and other applications with regard to the protection of privacy and enhancement of data security and integrity.

• Barcode-1 - Quality barcode information resource with detailed specifications for many different types of popular barcodes including UPC/EAN, Code 39, Code 128, Interleaved 2 of 5 and 2D barcodes as well.
• Barcode.com - A great information resource for barcode, RFID and wireless technology information.  This Website contains a good number of quality articles relating to automatic identification.
• Barcode Island - A free information resource site with specific and technical information regarding various barcode types and symbologies including Code 128, Code 39, UPC/EAN, POSTNET and more.
• Barcode FAQ - An IDAutomation resource site dedicated to providing basic barcode information including answers to frequently asked questions, barcode tutorials and product recommendations for printing and scanning barcodes.
• Office Barcode - An IDAutomation resource site designed to assist users of Microsoft Word, Excel and Access integrate barcode technology into various applications using barcode plug-ins for MS Office 97, 2000, XP and Vista with difficulty levels ranging from beginning to advanced for VBA programmers.
• Postnet Fonts - An IDAutomation resource site geared toward the implementation of POSTNET and FIM bar code fonts.
• Barcode Symbols - Information about bar coding including history, simple barcode tutorials, technical specifications and practical advice including recommendations for specific barcode scanners and readers.
• IDAT Consulting & Education - Provides general background and information about barcode technology, solutions and applications including basic technology options and benefits as well as an in-depth articles section on a variety of specific topics.
• Rosistem Bar Code - Comprehensive resource and information site originating in Romania. You'll find a wealth of information here about the history of barcodes, RFID, Optical Character Recognition (OCR), reading technologies, various barcode symbologies and more.

• SCAN: The DATA CAPTURE Report - The premiere management and marketing newsletter on opportunities and trends in the automatic identification and data capture (AIDC) industry. Produced twice per month, SCAN/DCR covers such areas of interest as identification and data capture technologies, bar code, radio frequency identification (RFID), wireless mobile computing, biometrics, bar code standards, voice recognition, smart cards and more.
• RFID Journal - Launched in 2002, RFID Journal is the only independent media company devoted to radio frequency identification (RFID) and the various ways it can be utilized throughout the business world, thus improving the way business is run.
• RFID Update - Launched in 2004, RFID Update delivers breaking news and analysis on the topic of RFID including various methods of implementation, Retail, Supply Chain & Logistics, Healthcare & Pharmaceutical, Defense & Government, Asset Tracking, Privacy & Security and more.
• RFID Talk - Discussion forum with over 13,000 registered members focusing on the topics of RFID Technology, Privacy and the other impacts of RFID, products and services, employment in the industry, RFID in the news and much more.

MICR and Font Related Sites:

• BizFonts.com - IDAutomation's barcode font site; MICR and OCR fonts are also sold there as well as several barcode fonts.
• CheckPrintingSoftware.com - Free software that prints bank checks for business or personal use.
• Draft Creator - MICR check acceptance software allows users to create bank drafts; accept checks by fax, phone, email or via online order forms without merchant accounts.
• MicrEncodingFonts.com - Primary site for MICR E13B and CMC7 fonts.
• OCRTools OCR .NET Components - Royalty free OCR .NET Components that interpret text from a bitmap or image file, and interpret barcodes.
• Electronic Document Management - Binatek offers products like MICR toner and software, check printing and writing software and electronic document management.
• AscenderFonts.com - Fonts can make a big difference in expressing your personality. Check out the great selection today!
• Architext, Inc. - A custom font developer that offers over 20,000 industry standard barcodes or fonts including HP's Bar Codes and more sets for all laser printer manufacturers such as Lexmark, IBM, Kyocera, Okidata, Dell & more.

Printing Supplies:

• Imprints Label & Decal - Specializing in Asset Tags & Labels, Equipment Decals, Security Stickers & Inventory Labels.
• Current Components Inc. - In business for over 30 years, Current Components specializes in small printers and printer-related components such as Kiosk Printers, Thermal Printers, Card Printers, Receipt Printers and more.
• Duracard® Brand Cards - Affordable small and large-run custom plastic cards printing. Plastic business cards, key cards, membership cards, gift cards and lots more.
• Plastic Cards, Printers and Printing Supplies - ID Superstore is a leader in providing identification products, smart cards, and security solutions, including a variety of plastic cards, lanyards, badge holders and plastic card printers.
• Custom Barcode Labels, Barcode Printers, Bar Code Scanners and Address Labels - At AdaZon you will find next day custom labels, barcode labels, barcode printers and barcode scanners at this repair and solution provider. Orders ship the same day including address labels, laser labels and equipment.
• Polyonics, Inc. - Harsh Environment Bar Code, Polyimide Labels, Kapton Labels - Polyonics develops and manufactures tag and label materials for industrial bar code printing applications.

POS Software:

• Checking Out Directory - Your ultimate directory for Barcodes-related sites!
• Inventory and POS Software by SMS Software Enterprises - Affordable Inventory Software with free trial downloads: The Point of Sale (POS) and Stock-Taking (Stock Control) software products for small businesses.
• Retail Point of Sale Software - A point-of-sale system that's easy to use and based in Windows. For an effective and complete point of sale solution, contact RunIt.com today.

• Event Management Software - Dorian Software Creations, Inc., provides event log management software solutions as well as external and internal Windows network security solutions.
• Programmers Heaven - Home of the Developer
• ScienceSoft - Custom .NET, Java, and C++ Software Development - Our creative software solutions and offshore software development services help enterprises cut costs and generate revenue through intelligent decision support and business process automation. We specialize in Java, .Net, C++ programming as well as in database and Linux/Unix development and administration.
• Worksheet.nl - Dutch site to help you with your Microsoft Excel problems. Tricks, hints, macros, downloads, (book) links and a forum where you also can upload your xls-file (max. 200KB). It is also possible to ask the webmaster to help you with this software.
• Noisy Fan Quieting - a site about quieting noisy fans in computers and other equipment.
• Online Backup - Keep your valuable files completely safe. Our backup services provide data security, remote file access, and offsite protection so that you can stop worrying and start working more productively.
• Document & Email Digital Rights Management - Secure your email and attachments from unauthorized use. Protect your data and information and prevent forwarding, copying, printing and more.
• Front-End Process Automation - AcquiData, Inc. is the leading provider of top quality front-end process automation software for laboratories all over the world.
• SpringForce Garage Doors - Premises security begins with physical access control. SpringForce supplies wireless keypads and biometric (fingerprint) HIDs, as well as the traditional rolling-code remotes to operate automatic garage door openers and gate actuators.

Blogs:

• Blogarama - The blog directory.
• Blog Universe Blog
• The Blog Resource
• Blog Directory

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