iDTRONIC RFID Cards
Discover our versatile RFID cards for access control and more – ranging from classic PVC cards to eco-friendly alternatives like wood and recycled PVC cards. We offer custom personalization to perfectly meet your requirements. Whether for gyms, hotels, universities, businesses, or e-charging stations – our solutions are tailored to your industry, providing the highest flexibility and quality.
Our Card Solutions at a Glance
We offer a wide range of card solutions suitable for various applications. Whether it’s classic PVC cards without chips, modern NFC cards, contactless RFID cards, or versatile hybrid cards – with us, you’ll find the right solution for your individual needs.
NFC Card
Our NFC card enables contactless and fast data transmission for a variety of applications. It offers a modern solution for secure access control and innovative customer interactions.
PVC Card (without Chip)
Our classic PVC card, without a chip, is a versatile and cost-effective solution for numerous applications. It is perfect for high-quality printing and custom personalization, making it ideal for access control and membership cards.
RFID Card
Our contactless RFID card enables fast and secure data transmission without physical contact. It is ideal for modern access control systems, offering high flexibility and convenience for a wide range of applications.
Hybrid Card
Our hybrid RFID card combines two to five technologies in a single card to offer maximum flexibility and functionality. It is ideal for complex access solutions where multiple systems need to be used simultaneously.
Sustainable Card Solutions
Choose environmentally friendly alternatives with our eco-friendly cards. We offer a selection of sustainable materials such as PET-G, PLA, wood cards, and recycled PVC, which are both eco-conscious and functional. Perfect for companies that value sustainability and quality.
PET-G Card
Our PET-G cards offer an eco-friendly alternative to traditional PVC without compromising on quality. They are durable, recyclable, and ideal for companies that prefer sustainable materials.
PLA Card
PLA (Polylactide) is a bio-based plastic made from renewable resources such as corn starch. Our PLA cards are made from these materials and offer a fully biodegradable solution.
Wood Card
Our wood cards are a unique and eco-friendly alternative, made from natural and renewable materials. They offer a distinctive feel and aesthetic, perfect for companies that want to stand out through sustainability and exclusivity.
Recycled PVC Card
Our recycled PVC cards are made from reused materials, offering a sustainable solution without compromising on the usual quality. They are ideal for companies that promote environmental protection while needing durable and reliable card solutions.
Personalization Options for Your RFID Cards
Our RFID cards offer a wide range of personalization options that can be tailored to your specific needs and requirements. Whether you need special functionality, a custom design, or hybrid solutions – we have the right options to make your RFID cards unique and functional.
Custom Designs and Printing Options
Your RFID cards can be designed to reflect the corporate identity of your company or institution. We offer high-quality CMYK offset printing, which can be enhanced with special colors and finishes upon request. These customization options ensure that your brand is optimally represented on every card. Additionally, Pantone printing, metallic colors, premium printing, and special formats are available to make your cards visually stand out.
Printing Options
Metallic Printing
Offset Printing
Pantone Printing
Personalization Options
Number Printing
QR / Barcode Printing
Signature Panel White / Transparent
Spot Varnish
Slot Punch / Round Hole
Magnetic Stripe
Professional Encoding and Hybrid Solutions
We offer a comprehensive encoding service, allowing you to receive your cards pre-programmed according to your specifications. These data may include, for example, system numbers, access credentials, employee numbers, etc., which can be protected against misuse with appropriate access rights.
Lettershop Service
For large-scale projects, we offer a comprehensive lettershop service upon request. This service supports you with the personalization, encoding, and shipping of your cards, ensuring that you receive everything from a single source.
Gym Membership Card
Library Card
Employee/Company ID Card
Chip Options for Your Individual Requirements
We offer a wide range of chip options specifically tailored to different applications and security requirements:
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Applications and Use Cases of Our RFID Cards
Our RFID cards offer a wide range of applications and have become indispensable in almost every industry. They combine innovative technology with flexible use cases, making them suitable for a broad spectrum of scenarios. Here is an overview of the key applications and fields of use for our cards:
Access Control and Security
RFID cards are a reliable solution for access control in businesses, educational institutions, government agencies, and other facilities that require high security standards. They allow you to control and monitor access to specific areas. By encoding access rights and enabling real-time monitoring, you can ensure that only authorized individuals have access to sensitive areas.
Time Tracking
In many businesses and public institutions, RFID chip cards are used for accurate time tracking. Employees can record their working hours simply by presenting the card to a reader. This simplifies the management of working hours and enables efficient evaluation and billing of hours worked.
Cashless Payment
Our RFID chip cards are ideal for cashless payment systems, whether in cafeterias, bistros, vending machines, or at events. They enable fast and easy payments without the need for cash. This increases convenience for users while simultaneously reducing administrative efforts for businesses.
Membership and Loyalty Cards
RFID cards are often used as membership cards in gyms, swimming pools, sports clubs, and similar facilities. They provide an easy way to store member data and control access to specific areas. At the same time, they can be used as loyalty cards in retail stores or for customer loyalty programs, allowing customers to collect reward points or take advantage of special offers.
Public Transport
In public transport, RFID cards are widely used as tickets or season passes. They enable efficient and contactless ticketing, making access to buses, trains, and other means of transport easier. Additionally, they can be used in parking management systems to regulate access to parking garages and spaces.
Event Management and Ticketing
For events such as concerts, trade shows, or sports events, RFID chip cards provide a secure and convenient solution for event ticketing. They not only grant access to venues but can also be used for payments or managing VIP access. By integrating additional features like NFC, visitors can directly load information onto their smartphones.
Hotel and Hospitality Industry
In the hotel industry, RFID chip cards are frequently used as key or access cards. They provide guests with a convenient way to access their rooms and other hotel amenities, such as gyms or wellness areas. Additionally, by enabling features like payments for room services or minibar charges, these cards enhance the guest experience even further.
Education Sector
In schools, colleges, and universities, RFID cards often serve as student ID cards, which also function as library cards, access cards for labs, or payment cards in the cafeteria. They provide a convenient way to consolidate various services onto a single card, making daily life easier for students.
Healthcare Sector
In healthcare, RFID chip cards are used to securely store patient data and control access to hospitals and medical facilities. They enable quick identification and help reduce administrative tasks while enhancing patient safety.
Industry and Logistics
In industry and logistics, RFID cards are used for employee identification and access control to warehouses, production facilities, and other security-sensitive areas. They can also be used for managing work hours and controlling access to machinery.
Electric Charging Stations
RFID cards are widely used in the field of electromobility. They serve as charging cards for electric charging stations, authorizing and processing the charging process. These cards enable a simple and secure use of charging stations, both for private users and fleet management systems. By integrating these cards into existing access or payment systems, you can offer a seamless user experience.
If you are interested in our RFID cards and their various applications, you can reach out to our experts at any time via our contact form. We are happy to assist you in discussing your individual requirements and finding the optimal solution for your company or institution. Get in touch with us today!
FAQs – Frequently Asked Questions about RFID Chip Cards
RFID chip cards can be configured, personalized, and purchased from us. We offer cards for various applications such as membership cards, library cards, company IDs, visitor cards, access cards, key cards, lift cards, and charging cards for e-mobility applications.
RFID chip cards can easily be customized with different RFID chips, individual designs, and application-specific functions as needed.
Here is an overview of all available options:
- Printed in your company or institution's custom corporate design (high-quality CMYK offset printing, with special colors/finishes available upon request)
- Write fields, photo, and name personalization
- Card punch holes for attachment to a lanyard or keychain
- Professional encoding: UIDs, employee numbers, access rights, account balance, etc.
- Hybrid solutions are also possible: Additional integration of QR/barcodes, magnetic stripes (LoCo, HiCo, Super HiCo), or dual chip cards (2 RFID chips with different frequency ranges, e.g., UHF for parking access, HF for building access, etc.)
We not only handle the production of secure RFID chip cards but also ensure proper encoding. This guarantees that your chip cards are correctly programmed and recognized by your readers as intended.
Initializing RFID chip cards
This process involves programming the card with static personalization without individualization. For example, applications are uploaded, and basic settings are configured.
Encoding RFID chip cards
In this step, the individual data of the various card users is stored on the cards. Permissions are linked to the cardholder and can be recognized correctly. During chip encoding, custom applications or simply the UID number can be stored on the RFID card. We are happy to prepare the data sets according to your requirements with our encoding service.
- Access Control
- Hotel Cards
- Time Tracking
- Membership Cards / ID Cards
- Student / School ID Cards
- Library Cards
- Employee / Company ID Cards
- Loyalty Cards
- Visitor Passes / Ticketing
- Public Transport / E-Mobility
MIFARE ® Classic (EV 1 | 1k/4k) 13,56 MHz
Classic applications:
multifunctional employee/visitor/membership/student ID cards (access control, time tracking, cashless payment, e.g., in cafeterias/vending machines).
MIFARE ® DESFire (EV2 | 2k/4k/8k) 13,56 MHz
More security than MIFARE ® Classic EV1 thanks to authentication and CC EAL5+ certification, with up to 28 applications on a single card.
Commonly used in payment applications, e.g., public transport, parking management, season tickets/ticketing.
LEGIC prime/ advant (13,56 MHz)
Various memory sizes, versatile due to freely programmable/variable segment lengths, large LEGIC partner network.
Classic applications: season tickets/annual passes, public transport, event ticketing, customer loyalty, multi-applications, etc.
NTAG (13,56 MHz) – NFC, IoT
With NFC-enabled smartphones, additional information can be read, websites accessed, and IoT applications launched.
Classic applications: Ideal for advertising & sales at the point of sale.
HITAG (13,56 MHz) – NFC, IoT
Hitag 1 [LF | 125 kHz | 256 Byte]
Hitag 2 [LF | 125 kHz | 32 Byte]
EM Microelectronic
EM4200 [LF | 125 kHz | 8 Byte, read-only]
EM4105 [LF | 125 kHz | 16 Byte, read-only]
EM4150 [LF | 125 kHz | 125 Byte, read-only]
EM4169 [LF | 125 kHz | 16 Byte, read-only]
EM4450/EM4550 [LF | 125 kHz | 1125 Byte, read-only]
Hybrid cards, also known as dual-chip cards, are RFID cards equipped with two different RFID chips, combining two chip technologies in one medium. This allows the use of two RFID chip technologies with different frequency ranges, e.g., UHF (up to 10 meters) for parking garage access and HF (up to 10 cm) for building access.
If needed, additional integration of QR/barcodes and magnetic stripes is also possible. This broadens the application of the cards and makes it possible to manage everything with a single medium, creating an all-in-one solution.
RFID chip cards differ from contact-based cards in that they can be read or written to without physical contact with the reader. This reduces wear and tear on the cards, resulting in a longer lifespan. Additionally, the chip in an RFID card is "invisible." The chip is embedded into the card during the production process, sealed in place during lamination.
NFC stands for Near-Field Communication and also uses RFID protocols.
The main difference between the technologies is that an NFC device can act not only as a reader but also as a tag or card (Card Emulation Mode). In Peer-to-Peer Mode, it is also possible to transfer information between two NFC cards.
NFC operates on the same frequency as HF RFID systems, 13.56 MHz.
An RFID chip card works like any other RFID transponder. An RFID transponder consists of an antenna and a chip where all the data is stored. When the RFID card is held near a reader, the card is powered by the reader's electrical field through induction. This allows the RFID card to transmit data via the antenna.