This section provides an overview for near field communication (nfc) tags as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 13 near field communication (nfc) tag manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked near field communication (nfc) tag companies as of November, 2024: 1.Identiv, Inc., 2.CardLogix Corporation, 3.Shenzhen Wenxinran Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd..
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A near field communication (NFC) tag is a small wireless device that enables short-range communication between compatible devices. Utilizing technologies such as pulse width modulation (PWM), NFC tags allow for data exchange simply by bringing devices into proximity.
Recognized globally, NFC tags are used in various applications, including Felica—a Type F NFC standard commonly employed in Japan's "Osaifu-Keitai" (mobile wallet).
NFC tags are used in a range of contexts, including:
Utilized in devices like smartphones, credit cards, and transport cards (e.g., Suica), NFC tags enable quick and secure transactions such as fare payments and auto-charging.
Used in industrial settings for automated equipment control and monitoring.
AC-to-DC converters, serving as power supply adapters, are essential in charging portable devices like smartphones and laptops.
In electric vehicles, AC-to-DC converters are crucial in the charging systems, supplying DC power to the vehicle's battery from an AC source.
NFC Tags function based on various standards like Type A, B, F, and ISO/IEC15693, standardized by ISO and IEC:
Developed by NXP Semiconductors, this inexpensive standard is used in applications like Taspo.
Created by Motorola, this standard features a built-in CPU for high-speed processing and security, suitable for driver's licenses and basic resident registration cards.
Sony's Type F standard is the basis for Felica technology, offering twice the communication speed of standard NFC.
This standard is commonly used for IC tags in logistics applications.
NFC tags and NFC Readers form the core of NFC technology, facilitating electronic transactions and data exchange. Modern smartphones can also function as NFC Readers.
NFC tags can pair devices similar to Bluetooth and facilitate data exchange handovers to Bluetooth or Wi-Fi for larger data transfers. This functionality enhances NFC's utility in various technological applications.
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CardLogix Corporation, founded in 1994 and based in Irvine, California, is a manufacturer of smart cards. The company designs and manufactures smart cards, biometrics, card operating systems, chip encoding software, and middleware. CardLogix Corporation offers its services in above 43 countries of the world. It creates ISO 9001:2015 certified smart cards for safe transaction and identity management systems. CardLogix Corporation offers its services to local, federal, and state governments; healthcare institutions; education sector; enterprise markets; and more.
Identiv, Inc. is a supplier company, founded in 1990 and based in Fremont, CA, US, that specializes in physical security and secure identification. The company’s platform covers RFID and NFC, cyber security, and the full spectrum of physical access, video, and audio security. It runs in two categories: Identity and Premises. The Identity unit provides implanted radio-frequency identification solutions for digital and physical devices. The Premises business employs the same technology for physical and logical security platforms. Its platform is applied in buildings, including government facilities.
Shenzhen Wenxinran Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd., established in 2008 and headquartered in Shenzhen, China, is a professional RFID company and manufacturer of RFID tag products. The company's product range includes RFID tags, RFID cards, RFID wristbands, RFID blockers, and RFID readers. It holds ISO9001 and ISO4001 certifications and IC card industrial production licenses. The company stands out as one of the few Chinese firms capable of independently developing contactless RFID products while keeping them cost-effective.
Dipole RFID, established in 2003 and headquartered in Barcelona, Spain, is a manufacturer of RFID, NFC equipment, and accessories. The company offers a range of products, including RFID readers, antennas, tags, software, and services that meet significant market requirements. Its RFID products are tailored to enhance company efficiency and returns, aligning with global digital transformation standards. The company's experts are devoted to providing real-time, reliable, and meaningful data for safe decision-making, reducing data capture costs, and offering tools for traceability and safety standards compliance.
ST Micro Electronics is a global semiconductor company serving customers with innovations to have a positive impact on people's lives. Their product line is micro electronic systems, such as switches, controllers, sensors and drivers. The main selling point of ST Micro Electronics is its provision of sustainable products, and introducing their electronics to create a more sustainable world. The company, as well as providing the electronic devices, also provides software and support, ensuring that all fields are covered to provide a fully provide a supported and strong relationship with their customer base. ST Micro Electronics believe that technology plays a key role in helping to solve environmental and social challenges, which is why their semiconductor technologies start with their employees, their customers and partners.
TOPPAN INC., a company founded in 1900 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a manufacturer and supplier specializing in electronic components and materials. The company’s product portfolio includes color filters, functional films, photomasks, TFT-LCDs, and semiconductor package substrates. These products are utilized by various industries, including electronics manufacturing, display technology, semiconductor manufacturing, consumer electronics, and education and research. The company provides customer services including metal etching services, consultation and turnkey solutions, and customer collaboration. The company has offices in various countries, including China, France, Germany, the USA, and Singapore, for global reach.
Identis, an electronics company, was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Hyderabad, India, is a manufacturer of standard and customized Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags and contactless cards. The company offers a wide range of identification and tracking products, including tags, cards, tokens, and wristbands for various applications. These products are extensively used in tracking and tracing applications across multiple industries, such as retail, solar, logistics, healthcare, farming, automotive, IT, and engineering, due to these product's efficiency, reliability, performance, and cost-effectiveness. With a robust infrastructure and a skilled team, it delivers premium products tailored to its clients' needs.
Resource Label Group, headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee, is a manufacturer and supplier specializing in label and packaging solutions for every application and industry. The company’s extensive portfolio includes pressure sensitive, cut & stack, RFID, smart labels, shrink sleeves, and more. The company offers flexographic, digital, thermal, and other printing solutions as well as custom label designing. Their products cater to all industries including consumer products, food and beverage, pharmaceutical, electronics, and more. With over 30 locations across the U.S. and Canada, Resource Label Group offers personalized solutions and support. The company holds ISO 9001:2015, ISO 13485:2016 and ISO 15378:2017 certifications.
Infineon Technologies AG (Infineon) is headquartered in Neubiberg, Germany. Infineon designs, develops, manufactures, and markets semiconductors and related system solutions worldwide. Infineon’s automotive segment produces microcontrollers, discrete power semiconductors, IGBT modules, industrial microcontrollers, power and radar sensor ICs, SiC diodes, MOSFETs voltage regulators, comfort electronics, infotainment, powertrain, and security products. Industrial Power Control segment provides bare dies, discrete IGBTs, and driver ICs among other components. Power & Sensor Systems segment offers gas and pressure sensors, MEMS microphone chips, control ICs, and GaN power switches among others.
Ma Stoken Solution, established in 1998 and based in Tokyo, Japan, is a manufacturer and supplier of automatic identification systems. The company's product portfolio includes handheld barcode scanners, barcode verification machines, RFID printers, image processing systems, and other related systems. These products are used in various industries, including pharmaceuticals, transport, construction, distribution, retail, and more. The company holds the ISO 9001:2000 Quality Management System and ISO 14001 Environmental Management System certifications, and also provides services such as design, operation, sale, and maintenance.
Easitag Pty Ltd., founded in 2001 and headquartered in Brisbane, Australia, is a supplier of Radio Frequency EAS adhesive labels, tags, and gates. The company offers a wide range of identification and tracking products, including tags, cards, tokens, and wristbands for various applications. These products are extensively used in tracking and tracing applications across multiple industries, such as retail, solar, logistics, healthcare, farming as well as automotive, and IT. The company's aim is to maintain its market profile by providing advanced technology products with the highest quality service.
NFC Direct, founded in 2012 and based in London, UK, are supplier of Near Field Communication (NFC) equipment and accessories. The company’s offering includes customisable NFC Tags, NFC Products, NFC Devices and NFC Solutions right around the world. Its contactless applications are revolutionizing business and individual interactions worldwide, enhancing security, stock control, sales transactions, marketing, and customer relationship management. The company’s premium products at competitive prices, helping clients discover all the benefits of the Contactless world.
Ranking as of November 2024
Derivation MethodRank | Company | Click Share |
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1 | Identiv, Inc. |
22.0%
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2 | CardLogix Corporation |
17.9%
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3 | Shenzhen Wenxinran Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. |
9.5%
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4 | STMicroelectronics |
7.5%
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5 | NFC Direct |
6.5%
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6 | Dipole RFID |
5.6%
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7 | TOPPAN INC. |
5.4%
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8 | Easitag Pty Ltd |
5.3%
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9 | Infineon Technologies AG |
5.3%
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10 | IDENTIS TECH SOLUTIONS PVT LTD |
4.5%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the near field communication (nfc) tag page as of November 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
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Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
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United States of America | 2 | 33.3% |
China | 1 | 16.7% |
Spain | 1 | 16.7% |
United Kingdom | 1 | 16.7% |
Australia | 1 | 16.7% |
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