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Who Made That Universal Product Code?

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The invention of the Universal Product Code (bar code) by IBM engineer, George Laurer in 1971. The insight that led to redesigning an existing invention.

IBM engineer George Laurer, and the invention of the Universal Product Code (bar code) in 1971

04/22/2010

An engineers insight and a redesign of an existing invention. The journey from invention to universal use of the bar code on products.

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