The NFC (near field communication) tag is made up of an antenna and a small passive IC chip usually on a PET substrate with an adhesive backing; no power source required. Tags have a lifespan of 10 plus years.

    Tags come in different capacities up to 1000 bytes. The tags are one-time programmable or rewriteable with the ability to lock.

    The tag is activated when you hold your smartphone in close proximity – about ¾”.

    What information or actions can a tag transfer?

    • Up to 1000 alpha numeric characters

    • Open a website (URL)

    • Transfer a business card

    • Create a new E-mail

    • Launch an application

    • Send a text

    • Dial a telephone number

    • Create a Bluetooth connection

    • Create a WiFi connection

    • Load a geo location

    Compatible smartphones:

    • IPhone XR, XS, XS max and newer

    • Phone 6 through iPhone X, but require an app

    • Most Android smartphones

    Advantages over QR codes:

    • QR codes are optical and need you to open an app to use.

    • If a QR code is scratched or dirty it is difficult to read.

    • NFC tags are available in various sizes, shapes and memory.

    DuraTech’s value proposition:

    • DuraTech Industries® can print overlays and apply correct adhesive for the required installation.

    • Low to high volume tag programing including logical variable data

    • Sophisticated high speed tag validation

    • Sequential tag programming and validation (Match the printed information with the programmed information).