Zebra Technologies Corporation is an American multinational technology company founded on June 5, 1969, in the state of Illinois, USA, and today headquartered in Lincolnshire, Illinois. The company specializes in providing solutions for automatic identification and data capture (AIDC), including enterprise intelligence data. Its main areas of focus include thermal printing, barcode scanning, rugged mobile computers, RFID readers, and task management software for retail operations.
Its most important product lines include label printers, barcode scanners, mobile computers, RFID devices, machine vision, tablets, and software for frontline operations. The products are intended for both enthusiasts and professional users in sectors such as retail and e-commerce, manufacturing, transportation and logistics, healthcare, and the public sector.
Zebra is known for its technological innovations in the fields of AI, robotics, automation, quality inspection, and supply chain visibility. The company holds over 4,200 patents and has deployed more than 7.5 million printers worldwide. Its strengths include one of the broadest product portfolios in the industry, continuous technological innovation, and the trust of over 90% of leading global companies from the Fortune 500 and Global 2000 rankings.
Its market presence spans more than 100 countries, making it a global leader in mobile and barcode technologies. In 2014, Zebra acquired the Enterprise division of Motorola Solutions for $3.45 billion, which included barcode scanners, mobile computers, and wireless network solutions.