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For the first time, DPM decoding is no longer limited exclusively to specialized warehouse technology. This software-based feature extends the DPM reading capabilities of Zebra/BARTEC’s Android mobile and touch computers, as well as its tablet PC series, to a wider range of devices.

By using the standard integrated scan engines or even the rear-facing cameras, organizations can now address DPM use cases without purchasing new, single-purpose hardware. Now, for the first time customers can take advantage of a wide range of Zebra devices and enable DPM scanning across an organization's user types.  

This enhancement dramatically lowers the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for implementing component-level tracking. It’s a zero-cost capability extension available through a DataWedge update (v15.0.87+ on Android 14+), eliminating the need for specialized DPM SKUs or extra licensing fees. This approach makes robust tracking financially viable for more applications, empowering organizations to connect their frontline with the real-time data needed to optimize workflows.

DPM marking examples:

Laser Mark on Rough Surface with Clean Up Pass	Laser Mark on Rubber	Peen Mark on Cast Surface
Painted Over Peen Mark Shows How Dots light up from Angle Lighting	Peen Mark on Hard Plastic	Rectangular Laser Marks on Shiny Curved Surface

For more information read the Zebra article: Unlock Hidden Value: Software-Based DPM Scanning for Your Mobile Fleet

Supported devices and the minimum required version of Android:

What settings do I need to configure in Datawedge to be able to read DPM?

See the Zebra TechDocs online manual for Datawedge 

	Open the Datawege utility. Datawedge utility Datawedge demo application for testing and demonstration Note: The demo has its own profile that must be configured for testing purposes.
	Select the profile you want to configure for DPM. The default profile, which applies to all applications in the default settings (except for the Datawedge Demo) The Datawedge Demo profile You can create your own profile that is assigned to a specific application in which DPM barcodes are scanned. The following steps are the same for all profiles.
	Select the menu "Configure scanner settings".
	Select the menu "Reader params".
	Select the menu "DPM Mode".
	Disabled: DPM is disabled. DPM Mode 1 - smooth surfaces: Perfect for the tiny, laser-etched Data Matrix codes found on printed circuit boards (PCBs), medical instruments, and electronic component housings. This mode enables end-to-end component traceability in high-tech manufacturing and automates surgical asset management and FDA Unique Device Identification (UDI) compliance in healthcare. DPM Mode 2 - rough/machined surfaces: Designed to capture larger, stamped, or dot-peened barcodes on machined metal parts, engine blocks, and heavy industrial fittings. This mode streamlines sub-assembly verification, work-in-progress (WIP) tracking, and long-term maintenance logging in industrial, automotive, and aerospace environments.