Blog Radio Frequency Identification, or RFID, is one of those technologies that quietly keeps everything moving. It’s used in hotel key cards, public transport passes, contactless checkout systems, warehouse logistics and beyond. Most of us interact with it daily without ever thinking about what’s happening behind the scenes. Even though it’s everywhere, RFID can still … What is RFID and How Does RFID Work?
Blog Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) and Near Field Communication (NFC) are two technologies that quietly power much of modern life. From hotel key cards and transport passes to contactless payments and event wristbands, these systems make access and interaction faster, safer, and more reliable. Yet, despite their presence in nearly every industry, they’re often misunderstood. … RFID vs NFC the Key Differences
Blog Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) is part of daily life, even when most people never notice it. From opening a hotel door to moving products through a supply chain, the technology quietly keeps people, places, and goods moving securely and efficiently. This guide explores where RFID is used today, how it supports both small and … Uses and Applications of RFID
Blog Lead times are one of the most important considerations when ordering RFID cards. Organisations often need clarity around delivery so they can plan access changes, onboarding, new site launches or wider operational activity. Although an RFID card seems simple, several factors influence how quickly finished products can be produced, checked and shipped. Understanding these … What Affects Lead Times for RFID Cards?
Blog As electric vehicles become more common across the UK and Europe, organisations are looking for reliable ways to manage charging access. While drivers increasingly use apps or contactless payments, businesses handling multiple vehicles often need something more stable and trackable. This is where an EV charge card comes in. An EV charge card (sometimes … What is an EV Charge Card?
Blog A digital product passport, often shortened to DPP, is a structured record of information linked to a physical product. It provides insight into where the product came from, what it’s made of, and how it can be repaired, reused, or recycled. Rather than relying on printed documentation or disconnected databases, a digital product passport … What is a Digital Product Passport
Blog Bank Card with Contactless Symbol: Understanding the Risks and How to Protect Yourself Your latest bank card likely allows you to make payments with just a tap. Since 2016, many credit and debit cards worldwide have been fitted with an RFID chip, transforming your once simple card into a fully functioning contactless smart card. … Are Contactless RFID Cards Secure?
Blog MIFARE (short for MIkron FARE Collection System) is one of the most recognised and widely used RFID technologies in the world. Developed by NXP Semiconductors, MIFARE chips power millions of contactless smart cards, RFID tags, and wearables used every day across transport, access control, and payment systems. With a typical read range of up … What is a MIFARE Card?
Blog Credit card skimming is still one of the most common ways criminals steal payment information. As more cards now include contactless technology, businesses and consumers are increasingly looking for simple ways to keep payments secure. This guide explains what skimming is, how it happens, and how technologies such as RFID blocking can help protect … Protecting Your Cards: RFID Blocking and Skimming Prevention
Blog Michelin says it is working towards equipping all of its automotive tyres with RFID technology by 2023 and expects to have delivered up to 1,500,000 RFID-equipped car tyres by 2020. It notes that, among other benefits, RFID makes it possible to improve tyre management from the factory to the end of life, as well … How Michelin are adding RFID Tech to Tyres
Blog Your money this month will go towards protecting forests in Guatemala from deforestation. This project is set to protect and restore 54,157 hectares of land, which make up part of the Mesoamerican Biological Corridor. By preserving these forests, the project helps to reduce CO2 emissions while also addressing the drivers of deforestation through education, … Preserving the Biological Corridor in Guatemala
Blog As one of the largest global industries, the hospitality sector is a major contributor to the plastic waste problem. To support efforts to help solve this pressing problem, Oomph Made set out to find a credible and sustainable alternative to single-use plastic in partnership with the hospitality sector. Here is our story and the … Our Journey to make Eco-Friendly Key Cards
Blog Why is this only the first step towards the recyclable bank card of the future? Earlier this month we learned that American Express has redesigned its classic Green Card to contain recycled plastic gathered from the ocean and thus reducing plastic ocean debris. The programme is part of a broad organisational move to address … Amex to Use Recycled Plastic in the Green Card
Blog Oomph Made has launched a plastic-free hotel key card for a sustainable hotelier, made entirely of wood fibre from sustainable forests. The Pulper works with leading door lock manufacturers using contactless RFID technology with similar plastic performance. “We’ve developed our natural wood fibre card in conjunction with the hospitality sector. Hotels, festivals and conferences … Oomph Launches Plastic-Free Hotel Key Card
Blog At Oomph Made, we’re always on a mission to discover new materials, new components, and new ways to deliver beyond what is expected of us. We are excited to introduce our new generation of eco-friendly hotel key cards, offering a cleaner, greener solution for hotel access management. This initiative supports the sustainability efforts of … Hotel Key Cards with Social Responsibility
Blog More hotels and resorts use Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) technology to improve guests’ experience during their stay. US-based Disney resorts have been using hotel room access RFID technology for the past few years, but recently announced that they will be swapping hotel key cards for MagicBand wristbands. Powered by an RFID chip, the wristband will … Why RFID Hotel Key Cards Make for Happier Hotel Guests
Blog If like me you’re an inquisitive type you will at one time pondered “how do hotel key cards work”, that’s why you’re here, right? Or you might just be interested in the information actually stored on the card itself, after all, it might be sensitive and there could be a key card with your … How Do Hotel Key Cards Work?
Blog Oomph Made: Your One-Stop Solution for Plastic Card Fulfilment and Mailing At Oomph Made, we are constantly pushing the boundaries of what we can offer to our clients. Our expertise extends far beyond personalised plastic cards—we now provide an extensive range of plastic card fulfilment and mailing solutions to give your marketing campaigns an … Print. Glue. Attach… Mailing and Fulfilment
Blog Innovation in Smart Ticketing with RFID and NFC Technology At Oomph Made, we are constantly driven by innovation. Always staying ahead of the curve, we embrace the latest technologies to provide our clients with cutting-edge solutions. One of the most significant advancements in recent years is the use of NFC and RFID chips in … Smart Tickets Empowered by NFC and RFID