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NFC Overview About the Technology NFC in Action Identifying NFC What It Does By Market Automotive Internet of Things Retail and Payment Mobility, Identity & Transport Complimentary Tech Bluetooth Develop with NFC Develop with NFC When creating Near Field Communication (NFC) enabled products and/or solutions it is important to closely follow the applicable NFC Forum technical specifications and then test and certify your solution. Learn more about our Technical Specifications and robust Certification Program. 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Use NFC tap technology to connect users to a world of convenience. Product Showcase Product Showcase Access Control Consumer Electronics Marketing Submit a Product Innovation Award Program Innovation Award Program 2018 Innovation Awards 2017 Innovation Awards Innnovation Award Archives NFC Toolkit Resources Webinars Whitepapers Videos Case Studies Infographics Collateral N-Mark Asset Files Training & Inspiration FAQs Downloadable Graphics Loading... See what’s new on the blog Get all the latest updates June Member Meeting Update Read the full update Learn why the Internet-of-Things needs NFC Learn More 15 Years of Technology Advancement NFC Forum's 15-Year Position Paper outlines past accomplishments and the future ahead. Download THE Whitepaper NFC vs. QR codes Strengthen customer relationships and enhance the customer experience with NFC technology by making in-store and post-sale engagement simple and compelling. Learn More Get the N-Mark! Let your customers know your products are NFC-enabled with the N-Mark. Learn More Building a Stronger IoT Connection See how NFC delivers consumer and manufacturer benefits in control and troubleshooting assistance. Download the whitepaper Download the Latest Technical Specifications Learn how new and candidate technical specifications broaden tag support and enhance interoperability. Download Now Improve the IoT User Experience with NFC Simple Secure Pairing Best practices, recommendations, and in-market examples for the Internet-of-Things and NFC-enabled smart home. Learn More Check out NFC Forum Certified Products Learn More Home NFC Forum Evander Pierre 2019-12-12T18:03:07+00:00 Consumers Consumers or end users across the globe utilize Near Field Communication (NFC) technology everyday with their NFC-enabled smartphone to share pictures, play music, make payments, access authentication information and much more. With a simple tap, NFC connects consumers to a world of convenience, information, enhanced experiences and new intelligence. Visit the NFC product showcase to learn about NFC applications in use today. Learn More Developers Implementers and developers of NFC technology include chip, tag, terminal, device manufacturers, application providers and more. Developers typically access and utilize NFC technical and certification specifications when creating their NFC enabled products/solutions. Learn more about NFC technical specs and the certification program . Learn More Membership The NFC Forum has 130+ member organizations and is the world’s leading standards and advocacy association for Near Field Communication (NFC) technology. Membership levels include; Sponsor, Principal, Associate, Implementer and Non-profit. Learn more about the benefits of membership . Learn More What is NFC? Near Field Communication (NFC) is a standards-based short-range wireless connectivity technology that makes life easier and more convenient for consumers around the world by making it simpler to make transactions, exchange digital content, and connect electronic devices with a touch. NFC is compatible with hundreds of millions of contactless cards and readers already deployed worldwide. Learn More Use NFC The following case studies showcase innovative NFC enabled products and solutions. Making Sure your Goods are Good Making Cars Smart and More Secure Revolutionizing the Hotel Experience A Solution for Clean Drinking Water Making Apartment Management Simpler Providing a Ray of Sunshine to the Visually Impaired Protecting automotive companies from counterfeit spare parts IoT for the Industrial Environment Events May 4, 2020 eTail Canada Hyatt Regency Toronto, ON June 9, 2020 LoRaWAN World Expo Paris June 22, 2020 Canceled: Helsinki Member Meeting Other Upcoming NFC and Partner Events View all Product Showcase Submit a Product MintID MintID- NFC protected Gold and Silver Products MintID was created to solve the problem of counterfeiting in the precious metals space. Unfortunately, until now investors have been plagued with the uncertainty of whether or not the products they own are actually genuine. By embedding AES-128 bit encrypted and tamper proof NFC chips directly at the source MintID customers can authenticate their investments in real time using MintID’s iOS/Android mobile apps. Read More Confidex Ironside Micro NFC Confidex Ironside Micro NFC is a rugged, industrial-strength NFC tag that works on any material including metal. Suitable for industrial authentication, MRO, and various outdoor applications, this rugged IP68 NFC tag is perfect for harsh uses cases including impacts, chemicals, and moisture. Read More Information Mediary Corp (IMC) Medication Adherence Solutions IMC’s medication adherence solutions help patients live their healthiest life Read More More from the Product Showcase View all Blog Member Spotlight: Entrepreneur, Ultra-runner, CEO Scott White’s Vision: A Trillion Smart Objects with PragmatIC Technology by 2030 Gallery Member Spotlight: Entrepreneur, Ultra-runner, CEO Scott White’s Vision: A Trillion Smart Objects with PragmatIC Technology by 2030 Blog Member Spotlight: Entrepreneur, Ultra-runner, CEO Scott White’s Vision: A Trillion Smart Objects with PragmatIC Technology by 2030 Virtual Inc 2020-05-01T13:29:07+00:00 April 27th, 2020 | What’s more important? Setting a goal to strive after? Or achieving the goal? You can’t have one without the other for sure, but PragmatIC CEO Scott White might respond to the above question by saying “Both”. Don’t Touch That! Secure, Contactless Payments with Your Mobile Phone Gallery Don’t Touch That! 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