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Trusted by 50,000+ organizations, including Fortune 500 companies worldwide.\n\nKey Features\n\n• Scan any barcode type – QR, UPC, EAN, GS1, FMD, UDI, ISBN\n• Export data directly to Excel and Google Sheets\n• Works offline, syncing automatically to the cloud once reconnected\n• Capture photos, signatures, GPS locations and more with customizable fields\n• Log full asset history with integrated location tracking\n• Add barcode scanning to your software via a single REST API\n• Design and print barcode labels with an intuitive label designer\n\nPerfect For\n\n• Inventory management and stock control\n• Asset tracking and equipment monitoring\n• UDI tracking for medical devices\n• Batch tracking and warehouse audits\n• Fire extinguisher inspections\n• Vehicle maintenance logs and VIN tracking\n• Book cataloging using ISBN scanning\n• Event check-in and lead capture with QR codes\n\nWhy Choose Orca Scan\n\n• Works on any device – from smartphones to enterprise scanners\n• Lightweight app for fast setup and smooth performance\n• Friendly, responsive customer support (4.7+ stars)\n• GS1-approved for regulatory compliance\n• Goes beyond scanner apps by building complete tracking systems\n• Updated regularly based on user feedback\n\nAwards & Recognition\n\n• Winner – \"Tech for Good\" at the 2024 Cambridge Independent Science & Technology Awards\n• Featured in Business Weekly's 'Killer 50' list of disruptive tech companies\n• Ranked #2 in \"7 Best Barcode Scanner Apps\" by MakeUseOf.com\n\nWhat Our Users Say\n\n• \"I am amazed with the system, its capabilities and functionalities. I've adapted it to an aviation maintenance environment and it's replaced old tedious procedures\" – Paulo F.\n• \"It's perfect for managing my book list. Scanning the ISBN adds everything – publication, date, author, and description\" – Olivia B.\n• \"I work in a shipping department without RF guns, and this app was a huge help. Exporting to Excel was easy\" – Lauren E.\n• \"An absolutely perfect app for what I needed. It made my job a hundred times easier\" – Allen\n\nTrusted by Businesses Worldwide\n\n• iVascular: \"We cover 170 consignment locations. It takes 1 person about 15 minutes to do a count now – they spend more time traveling than counting!\"\n• Enfamil: \"I chose Orca Scan because of its ease of use and instant implementation\"\n• Masteroast: \"The traceability Orca Scan gives us helps us manage inventory more effectively\"\n• Signature Aviation: \"What a phenomenal find Orca Scan was\"\n\nProven Results\n\n• Reduce stock take time by up to 94% – Northumbria NHS\n• Boost productivity by 400% while saving $200,000 annually – Whirlpool\n• Cut inventory management time by 60% – CKC Good Food\n• Recover overlooked assets worth $60,000+ – Signature Aviation\n• Replace monthly inventories with quick biannual checks\n\nWith over 300,000 users across 165 countries, Orca Scan continuously evolves to meet your needs. Start transforming your inventory today – and save hours every week with just a few taps.\n\nLearn more about how we protect your data at orcascan.com/terms and orcascan.com/privacy\n\nOrca Scan. 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