NFC Tags
Tap a phone and it opens your Wi-Fi, website, menu or number. Chip sealed inside and programmed before it ships. Printed in Melbourne.
Can I get custom printed NFC tags? Yes — Formada3D in Melbourne 3D prints NFC keyring, bag, Wi-Fi and smart-home tags from A$10.99, pet ID tags from A$26.95 and logo plaques quoted per design, each with an NTAG213 chip sealed in and programmed before it ships. Design it online; it is printed to order in 3–5 business days and posted tracked anywhere in Australia.
From A$10.99NFC keyring tagYour name or logo on a keyring. Tap to open any link.Design yours →
From A$10.99NFC Wi-Fi tagGuests tap once and join your Wi-Fi, no password to read out.Design yours →
Instant priceGoogle review plaqueCounter plaque with your logo. Tap to leave a review.Design yours →
Instant priceBusiness logo NFC plaqueYour logo on a desk or wall plaque. Tap for your site or menu.Design yours →
From A$26.95NFC pet ID tagSealed chip. A finder taps it and your number comes up.Design yours →
From A$10.99Café table tagTap for the menu, Wi-Fi or to pay. Made for tables and counters.Design yours →
From A$10.99Kids bag tagClips to a school bag. Tap to call or text you.Design yours →
From A$10.99Smart-home tagsLights, music, sleep mode. One tap runs the scene.Design yours →
What we make
Three designers, one chip: a solid 3D print in Bambu Lab PLA (pet tags in tough PETG) with a 25 mm round or 21 × 11 mm NTAG213 sticker inside — in stock, included, programmed before it ships.
- NFC Tag Designer — keyring, bag, desk, café-table or bedside tags with your name, a symbol or your logo. 25–70 mm across, 3–6 mm thick, split-ring hole or flat back. A$8.99 plus A$2 for the chip: from A$10.99.
- Pet ID NFC Tag Designer — a silent, featherweight pet tag, name on the front and your number on the back in colour that runs right through it. Cat 20, Small 25, Medium 32 or Large 40 mm; the chip needs Medium round or larger. A$24.95 single-colour or A$32.95 two-colour plus A$2: from A$26.95.
- Business Logo Maker — your logo raised in up to four colours on a counter, desk or wall plaque, or a logo keyring. Files are free; our print is quoted in the designer plus A$2 for the NFC pocket. Use it for a Google review plaque or a branded Wi-Fi tag.
Real prints, photographed
Every photo is a tag or plaque made in these designers and printed in Melbourne — no renders.
What an NFC tag can and can't do
The chip is a passive NTAG213: no battery, 144 bytes, read from 1–4 cm away. That holds one web link (up to about 130 characters), a phone number or an SMS — one action per tag.
| We program it as | What the phone does | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Web link | Banner → opens the page, iPhone and Android | Menus, review pages, bookings, manuals, your website |
| Phone number | Banner → Call | Pet tags, keyrings, luggage |
| SMS | Banner → Messages, text pre-filled | Kids' bag tags |
| Wi-Fi | Most Androids join; iPhone needs the link or Shortcut we pair it with | Guest Wi-Fi by the router or on the counter |
| Automation (blank chip) | iPhone Shortcuts or Home Assistant run on the tag's ID | Bedside sleep mode, lights, music |
- Plain text does nothing. Phones only react to link-type records, so the designers only offer a link, a call, an SMS or an automation trigger.
- Metal blocks it. Keep 3 mm or more of plastic, wood or air between the chip and any metal. The print itself is fine — the chip reads through 1.2–2.6 mm of PLA on everything we make.
- One thing per tag. A vCard needs an app on most phones, so link to a contact page instead. We don't host a page for you — the chip points wherever you choose.
How the chip goes in — the mid-print pause for tags and pet tags, the back pocket on plaques — is explained on each designer page and in the NFC tags guide.
How ordering works
- Design it in the browser — name, shape, symbol or logo, colours from the Bambu Lab PLA range, size and thickness. The 3D preview and price update as you go; a logo is traced in your browser, not uploaded.
- Tick "Add NFC chip" and choose the tap: link, call, SMS, Wi-Fi or automation. The designer greys out sizes too small for the chip.
- Pay by card (Stripe) or PayPal in Australian dollars. Several tags? Put the quantity and each link or number in the order notes, or ask for a quote.
- We print, program and post it in 3–5 business days; the tracking number is emailed on dispatch.
Delivery Australia-wide
Formada3D prints to order in Melbourne, Victoria, and ships to every Australian state and territory: Victoria (Melbourne), New South Wales (Sydney), Queensland (Brisbane), Western Australia (Perth), South Australia (Adelaide), Tasmania (Hobart), the Australian Capital Territory (Canberra) and the Northern Territory (Darwin). Orders go by tracked Australia Post; the post time after dispatch depends on the distance from Melbourne and shows in the carrier's tracking. Shipping: AU $10 (express $15) · FREE AU over $100 · NZ $15 · US $20 · Intl $25. There is no storefront or pickup — every order is shipped.
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FAQ
Where can I buy NFC tags in Melbourne?
From Formada3D — we 3D print NFC tags, pet tags and logo plaques in Melbourne and post them to you. Build the tag online in the NFC Tag Designer, Pet ID Designer or Business Logo Maker, pay by card or PayPal, and it is printed to order in 3–5 business days. There is no shop counter or pickup; every order ships tracked, Australia-wide.
Can I get custom printed NFC tags with my own name or design?
Yes. In the NFC Tag Designer you add your name, a symbol or your logo, pick colours from the Bambu Lab PLA range, a size from 25 to 70 mm and 3 to 6 mm thick, and tick Add NFC chip. From A$10.99 with the chip included and programmed before it ships, printed to order in Melbourne in 3–5 business days. Several tags? Put the quantity and each link or number in the order notes, or ask for a quote.
Can I get custom printed NFC tags with my logo?
Yes. Upload an SVG, PNG or JPG to the Business Logo Maker and it is traced into up to four filament colours and printed raised on a plaque, keyring or bag tag, with the NFC chip pocket added for A$2. The print is quoted in the designer by size, shape and colours. Upload only logos you own — no licensed logos or characters.
Where can I find NFC tags for my pet?
The Pet ID NFC Tag Designer makes a round tag with the name on the front, your number on the back and an NTAG213 chip sealed inside mid-print, so a finder taps a phone on it and your number comes up to call. From A$26.95 (A$24.95 single-colour or A$32.95 two-colour, plus A$2 for the chip); the chip needs the Medium 32 mm round tag or larger.
Do NFC tags work with iPhone and Android?
Yes for links, calls and SMS: iPhone XS/XR and newer and nearly every Android since 2015 read a tag in the background and show a banner. Wi-Fi is the one difference — most Androids join from the tag, while an iPhone needs a link or a Shortcut, which is how we set up Wi-Fi tags.
How much does an NFC tag cost?
From A$10.99 for a personalised tag with the chip included (A$8.99 tag plus A$2 chip), from A$26.95 for a pet ID tag, and a logo plaque is quoted per design plus A$2 for the chip. Bigger sizes, more characters or a thicker tag add a little — the designer shows the exact price as you build.
Can I change what the tag does later, or lock it?
Both. Tags stay rewritable by default, so you can repoint one with a free NFC app such as NFC Tools or send us the new details. For a plaque in a public place, ask us to lock the chip before shipping — locking is permanent, so we only do it on request.