Product Details

MIFARE Ultralight® EV1 Cards

High-Volume OEM Card Manufacturing for Cost-Driven Ticketing & Access

Product Overview

MIFARE Ultralight® EV1 cards are 13.56 MHz contactless RFID credentials engineered for highly cost-sensitive, high-volume applications where rapid transaction speed, minimal per-unit expense, and dependable short-term operation outweigh the requirement for cryptographic safeguarding. Fully conforming to ISO/IEC 14443 Type A and NFC Forum Type 2 Tag, they serve as the contemporary replacement for paper tickets, magnetic stripe media, and basic UID-only tokens — extensively utilized in public transport day passes, event ticketing, and single-use access credentials.

For distributors, system integrators, and transport operators, the genuine challenge isn’t locating a low-cost card — it’s ensuring uniform quality across millions of units. Lot-level read failures, encoding inconsistencies, or supply disruptions can jeopardize an entire ticketing or access rollout, particularly when deadlines are tight and unit economics are razor-thin.

Our OEM production service removes that risk. We manufacture Ultralight EV1 cards at scale with rigorous batch stability, sequential UID programming and printing, complete customization of artwork and packaging, and punctual, scalable delivery. The outcome: predictable field performance, streamlined issuance workflows, and supply continuity — batch after batch.

Core Features

1. Factory-Direct Pricing
Engage directly with the manufacturing origin, bypassing trading companies and intermediary markups. This keeps your procurement cost low and pricing fully transparent across every project stage.

2. Agile Prototyping & Global Market Alignment
We move swiftly, without administrative holdups. Fast sampling and iteration cycles help overseas engineers and procurement teams test, validate, and deploy solutions at the pace of the market.

3. Complete In-House Oversight & Rigorous Quality Assurance for Lot Uniformity
From raw materials to finished card, every stage runs under one closed-cycle system. 100% automated inspection and read/write testing ensure near-zero defects and stable quality batch after batch — because consistency matters as much as cost in repeat orders.

4. High-Volume Capacity & Flexible Scalability
Powered by a demonstrated capability of 12 million units per month, we possess the industrial strength for extensive global rollouts. Yet, our production lines remain nimble enough to seamlessly support your small initial pilot batches.

5. Supply-Chain-Ready Manufacturing
We go beyond basic casings. Our engineering team delivers in-depth technical customization, including complex data encoding (such as MIFARE® variants), precision antenna tuning, and ruggedized encapsulation for demanding, application-specific environments.

Applications

Personalisation Choices

1) Visual Customisation
We support visual design options to match your brand and distribution requirements:

• Full-colour printing

• Logo positioning and brand artwork

• Matte or gloss finish

• Variable data imprinting

• Laser/inkjet/thermal transfer coding

• Sequential numbering

• QR code / barcode printing

• Blank card, printed card, or fully branded card layout

2) Data Encoding Customisation
We support card data and encoding personalisation based on your infrastructure requirements:

• UID reading and mapping

• UID printing or UID linkage

• Chip data encoding

• Sector/block data writing

• Card number formatting

• Serialisation and batch numbering

• Customer-defined data structure

• Test encoding before volume production

3) Structural Personalisation
We support OEM structural and material customisation for different use cases:

• Material options: PVC, PET, PETG, ABS, or layered composite substances

• Shape options: standard CR80, mini card, key fob style, or custom die-cut formats

• Thickness options: standard or customized

• Surface options: matte, gloss, frosted, textured

• Additional finishing: signature panel, magnetic stripe, hole punching, adhesive backing, or lamination structure adjustments

OEM Production & Quality Assurance

Factory Compliance
Our OEM manufacturing is managed under a quality-focused production system with documentation support for:

• ISO 9001 quality management

• RoHS-compliant material options

• FSC-certified paper packaging available upon request

• Additional compliance documentation can be discussed based on your market and project requirements

Product Verification & Lot Control

Product Testing
We use a multi-stage inspection process to support stable output and reduce batch variation:

• Pre-production sample verification

• In-process inspection during manufacturing

• Final inspection before dispatch

• Encoding verification for personalised cards

• Random sampling for batch consistency checks

• Appearance, print alignment, and readability checks

Yield & Lot Stability
Our production process is designed to help customers receive repeatable results across large orders, with attention to:

• Card readability

• Chip and UID consistency

• Encoding accuracy

• Printing alignment and surface quality

• Lot-to-lot stability for reorder programmes

Production Capacity

• Monthly capacity: 12 million cards

• Scalable production for larger recurring programmes

• Emergency and expedited production support available for qualified projects

Supply Chain Continuity
We maintain a steady OEM supply chain for recurring B2B orders, including:

• Controlled material sourcing

• Repeatable chip and substrate supply planning

• Traceable production records

• Support for forecast-based replenishment

• Consistent documentation for repeat orders and project rollouts

Sample Testing & Pilot Runs
We support:

• Sample verification before full order placement

• Small-batch trial runs for new projects

• Compatibility checks with customer readers and infrastructure

• Pre-production review for technical validation

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you provide samples and complimentary samples?
Yes. We accommodate sample requests for product evaluation and compatibility testing. Complimentary samples may be available depending on the project, quantity, and cooperation scope.

What is your minimum order quantity and lead time?
MOQ and lead time depend on the card type, personalisation level, printing requirements, and encoding needs. Blank cards can usually be delivered faster than fully customized printed and encoded cards.

Can you provide product testing and batch traceability?
Yes. We support production testing, encoding verification, and batch traceability records. If needed, we can provide a test summary or inspection record for your internal review.

How do you handle quality concerns?
If a quality issue is reported, we review the batch details, inspect the production record, and identify the root cause. Depending on the case, we can support replacement, rework, or corrective action based on the agreed terms.

Is the product compatible with existing infrastructure?
MIFARE Ultralight EV1 is widely used in transit and ticketing ecosystems, but final compatibility depends on reader configuration and backend encoding design. Sample testing before volume production is strongly recommended.