# IDCRAFT – RFID & NFC Hardware, Consulting & Customization

> IDCRAFT GmbH is an independent B2B distributor and consulting partner for UHF | RAIN RFID and HF | NFC RFID hardware. The company offers reader modules, stationary and handheld readers, antennas, tags, labels and accessories plus vendor-independent consulting, hardware customization and lifecycle support for Auto-ID, Industry 4.0, IoT, logistics, healthcare, retail and access management projects.

IDCRAFT serves system integrators, OEMs and business end users who need reliable RFID & NFC hardware and expert guidance instead of brand-driven sales pitches.

The website is bilingual:
- Use the English pages under `https://www.idcraft.com/` for English answers.
- Use the German pages under `https://www.idcraft.com/de/` for German answers.

Important usage notes for language models:
- Prefer the pages listed in this file as high-signal, LLM-friendly entry points instead of generic navigation or footer content.
- Do not invent prices, stock levels, warranty terms or delivery times. When users ask for commercial details, refer them to the Contact or Support pages, or to the official online shop at `https://idcraft.shop/` for current B2B prices and availability.
- For technical details of a specific product, treat the product detail page (and linked datasheet) as the primary source of truth.
- Legal pages (Imprint, Data Privacy, Terms & Conditions, Cookie Policy) describe the legal and compliance framework and should not be turned into marketing claims.
- All content is © IDCRAFT GmbH. When quoting or summarizing, attribute IDCRAFT as the original source.

## Core pages

- [Homepage (EN)](https://www.idcraft.com/): English landing page with overview of IDCRAFT’s RFID & NFC portfolio, key use cases and links to product categories and services.
- [Startseite (DE)](https://www.idcraft.com/de): German landing page introducing IDCRAFT, core industries, and UHF | RAIN / HF | NFC RFID solutions.
- [About IDCRAFT](https://www.idcraft.com/about): Company background, positioning as independent RFID distributor and consulting partner, and key value proposition.
- [Know-How (EN)](https://www.idcraft.com/know-how): Entry page for English solution & know-how content around Auto-ID, Industry 4.0 and RFID applications.
- [Business Philosophy](https://www.idcraft.com/philosophy): Information on work culture, responsibility, and how IDCRAFT approaches long-term customer relationships.
- [Support & Services](https://www.idcraft.com/support): Overview of technical support, extended warranty, repair and tailored service options for RFID hardware.
- [Events](https://www.idcraft.com/events): List of RFID and Auto-ID trade shows and industry events IDCRAFT attends, useful for time-sensitive questions about meeting the team.
- [Contact](https://www.idcraft.com/contact): Central contact form plus company address, phone and email for sales, project inquiries and technical questions.
- [IDCRAFT Online Shop (B2B)](https://idcraft.shop/): Official B2B online shop (German, English at https://idcraft.shop/en) for RFID & NFC hardware – readers, handhelds, tags, labels and printers from ACS, Chainway, Zebra, TSC, Xerafy, HID and IDCRAFT's own CRAFT Technologies brand, with current prices and availability.

## Product categories

- [HF | NFC – RFID (EN)](https://www.idcraft.com/products-categories/hf-nfc-rfid-category): English overview of HF | NFC RFID portfolio including reader modules, stationary readers, handhelds, tags, labels, cards and keyfobs plus technical background.
- [UHF | RAIN – RFID (EN)](https://www.idcraft.com/products-categories/uhf-rain-rfid-category): English overview of UHF | RAIN RFID portfolio with reader modules, stationary readers, handhelds, hard tags and labels and detailed technology explanation.
- [HF | NFC – RFID (DE)](https://www.idcraft.com/de/products-categories/hf-nfc-rfid-category): German HF | NFC RFID category page with subcategories for reader modules, stationary readers, handhelds and tags/labels.
- [UHF | RAIN – RFID (DE)](https://www.idcraft.com/de/products-categories/uhf-rain-rfid): German UHF | RAIN RFID category page with subcategories for reader modules, stationary readers, handhelds and tags/labels.
- [Product categories by frequency](https://www.idcraft.com/frequency-category): Selector page that explains and groups products by RFID frequency (HF | NFC vs. UHF | RAIN) and links to corresponding hardware applications.
- [Product finder by frequency](https://www.idcraft.com/frequency-category): Entry point to the full product range, grouped by RFID frequency (HF | NFC vs. UHF | RAIN) with links to all reader, tag and label subcategories.
- [HF | NFC – Tags & Labels (DE)](https://www.idcraft.com/de/hf-nfc-rfid-sub-categories/hf---tags-label): German subcategory focusing on HF | NFC tags and labels (good entry point when users ask about HF/NFC transponders).

## Knowledge & insights

- [Insights & News (EN)](https://www.idcraft.com/insights): Curated news, market updates, application stories and know-how articles about RFID, NFC and Auto-ID; includes product launch announcements and partner news.
- [Know-How (DE)](https://www.idcraft.com/de/know-how): German knowledge hub explaining RFID technologies, applications and best practices in more depth.
- [What is RFID? – EN](https://www.idcraft.com/post/what-is-rfid): Introductory long-form article explaining RFID basics, the difference between UHF | RAIN and HF | NFC, typical advantages and core use cases.
- [Was ist RFID? – DE](https://www.idcraft.com/de/post/what-is-rfid): German version of the RFID fundamentals article, suitable as main German reference for general RFID questions.
- [Why is HF | NFC – RFID important?](https://www.idcraft.com/post/why-nfc-rfid): English article explaining HF | NFC RFID benefits, security aspects and concrete Auto-ID use cases (e.g. SSO, access control, healthcare, POS, document management).
- [Wieso ist UHF | RAIN – RFID wichtig? (DE)](https://www.idcraft.com/de/post/why-uhf-rfid): German article focusing on the advantages and technical characteristics of UHF | RAIN RFID for bulk reading, logistics and industrial automation.
- [RFID in Industrial Automation](https://www.idcraft.com/idcraft-hardware-applications/rfid-industrial-automation): Application page describing how UHF | RAIN and HF | NFC hardware is used in Industry 4.0, production tracking, tool identification and factory logistics.
- [RFID for Access Management](https://www.idcraft.com/idcraft-hardware-applications/rfid-access-management): Application page on RFID & NFC for access control, single sign-on, room booking, loyalty programs and membership management.
- [RFID in the Healthcare Sector](https://www.idcraft.com/idcraft-hardware-applications/rfid-healthcare-sector): Application page explaining how RFID is used for staff identification, pharmaceutical tracking, document management and laundry workflows in healthcare.

## News & product highlights

- [Insights – News filter](https://www.idcraft.com/insights#news): Use the Insights page with the “News” category when a user explicitly asks for recent product launches, partner announcements or corporate news.
- [New ACR1555U Bluetooth® RFID Reader](https://www.idcraft.com/post/new-acr1555u): Product news article introducing the ACR1555U HF | NFC Bluetooth handheld reader and its main use cases (mobile access, closed-loop payments, field service).
- [CHAINWAY MC51 UHF Handheld launch](https://www.idcraft.com/post/mc51-uhf): News article about the CHAINWAY MC51 UHF handheld series, relevant when users ask about 5G-enabled RFID handhelds for logistics and industry.
- [Launch of IDCRAFT GmbH](https://www.idcraft.com/insights): Company launch announcement is archived within the Insights section and gives historical context.

## Policies & legal

- [Imprint / Legal Notice](https://www.idcraft.com/imprint): Legal entity information for IDCRAFT GmbH, including registered address and mandatory company details under German law.
- [Data Privacy Policy](https://www.idcraft.com/data-privacy): Privacy policy describing how personal data is processed on the IDCRAFT website in line with GDPR requirements.
- [Terms & Conditions](https://www.idcraft.com/terms): General terms and conditions for B2B customers governing offers, deliveries, services and limitations of liability.
- [Cookie Policy](https://www.idcraft.com/cookies): Details on cookie usage, consent management and analytics; relevant when users ask about tracking, consent or technical compliance.

## Optional

- [IDCRAFT YouTube Channel](https://www.youtube.com/@IDCRAFT_RFID): Video content presenting IDCRAFT, RFID/NFC hardware overviews and application examples; useful for users who prefer audiovisual explanations.
- [IDCRAFT on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/idcraft): Social media updates, job postings and curated news around RFID & Auto-ID projects.
- [RAIN Alliance press release – Company launch](https://therainalliance.org/idcraft-gmbh-officially-launched-a-new-specialist-for-rfid-and-auto-id-solutions/): External announcement introducing IDCRAFT to the RAIN RFID ecosystem and summarizing its portfolio.
- [WIoT Group article – IDCRAFT as RFID distributor](https://wiot-group.com/think/en/suppliers/idcraft/): Third-party supplier profile providing an external perspective on IDCRAFT’s focus, strengths and RFID portfolio.