Glossary

A description of the materials on the top layer of an NFC tag.

The range of frequencies that light (photons) can exist; includes visible, x-ray, radio (RF) gamma. Related Wikipedia – Electromagnetic Spectrum

Software used to encode NFC tags. Related Encoder Software

A print methodology in which the artwork is rendered digitally for each product to be printed as opposed to ....

Computer software that is run on a hardware device to control the hardware; sometimes can be upgraded by the user....

A print methodology based on relief plates; as opposed to . Related Wikipedia – Flexographic Printing

The smallest quantity of product that has to be purchased per order. Related  

The use of materials which comply with USA FDA 21 CFR and EU food regulations for the safe use on...

In printing, when the artwork covers the entire surface and edges of a product without an unprinted border at the...

The near field wireless transmission of electrical energy between two magnetically coupled coils. Related Wikipedia – Inductive Coupling

Internet of Things – A generic term to describe when physical items interact with or have online counterparts. Related Wikipedia...

Manufacturer of RFID inlays and hardware. Related Identiv

A print technology that directly heats the substrate. Often used for card printing.

A Bluetooth based tag technology; often refers to Apple’s iBeacon. Related iBeacon – Wikipedia  

A connection point to an online system used by remote clients

A tag that is not readable by a device. Related

A label that has been individually cut out along its liner.

A material often used for NFC antennas.

A virtual line on a printed product indicating the approximate location of a die cut after printing.

A description of the physical format of tags. Formats include roll, sheet, or individually cut.