TigerTag

TigerTag is an open-source NFC protocol made by makers, for makers.
It turns your filament spools into smart, shareable tools that any printer can understand.

🧠 Offline: Everything you need — material type, color, temps — is stored right on the tag. No cloud, no login, no nonsense.

🌍 Online (optional): If you want more, you can grab extra info like images, SKUs, or print profiles directly from the manufacturer.

💬 In short: it’s open, simple, and community-powered.
TigerTag gives you full control and connects you to every ecosystem — without limits.

TigerTag makes 3D printing materials easier to identify, share, and use — without any locked system or special hardware.

🧩 Automatic recognition: The printer instantly reads the tag and loads the right material data.

⚙️ Fewer mistakes: No more guessing temperatures or filament types — everything is stored directly on the tag.

🌍 Offline or online: Works anywhere. Use it fully offline, or connect it to your own tools and databases.

🧠 Open and free: TigerTag is an open-source protocol — anyone can read, write, or extend it using our public documentation and API.

🏠 Do it yourself: You can even create and program your own tags at home with the TigerTag Maker.

💡 It’s a simple idea — one shared standard that connects every user, brand, and printer, without limits.

Each TigerTag is a small NFC chip that stores key information about your filament spool.

🧠 Offline: The tag contains essential data such as material type, color, and temperature settings — readable by any compatible printer or device.

📱 Scan anywhere: You can read or write a tag with any NFC-enabled printer, phone, or with the TigerTag Maker tools.

☁️ Online (optional): Manufacturers can link the tag to additional details like photos, datasheets, or recommended print profiles.

🧩 Printers can use TigerTag completely offline or combine it with online data — it’s entirely up to the manufacturer and the user.

💡 Open, simple, and flexible — TigerTag works with everyone and for everyone.

Yes ! every 3D printer can use TigerTag.

🧩 With NFC: Printers equipped with an NFC reader can scan the tag directly and load filament data instantly.

🧠 Without NFC: TigerTag also works through our companion app, which reads the tag and sends the information to your printer — no hardware changes required.

⚙️ For manufacturers: Integration is open and fully documented. You can add TigerTag support to any printer, firmware, or ecosystem without restrictions.

💡 For makers and developers: Use our open API and documentation to create your own tools, readers, or automations.

🌍 TigerTag removes hardware limitations — making every printer smart, connected, and ready to communicate with any filament.

Both use the same open TigerTag protocol — they simply serve different purposes within the same ecosystem.

🛠️ TigerTag Maker:Fully open, fully reprogrammable. It’s made for users who love to experiment, customize, and build their own connected materials.
Maker tags can store any data you choose and can even be reused infinitely — reformatted, repurposed, or integrated directly into 3D prints in Second Life mode.
They’re perfect for makers, developers, or anyone exploring what’s possible with open NFC technology.

🧩 TigerTag Pro:Uses the same base format but includes manufacturer-defined metadata to enhance the user experience — such as optimized print profiles, safety data, or product documentation.
Each Pro tag is digitally signed to confirm its origin, but remains updatable and convertible: you can erase it and turn it into a Maker tag at any time.

💡 In short:
Maker = total freedom, community-driven, reusable forever.

Pro = authenticated, enhanced experience, still open and reversible.

Both share the same open DNA — built for the users, not to lock them in.

It’s easy — anyone can create one!

🛠️ What you need:Use a standard NFC tag (NTAG213 or equivalent). Program it with the TigerTag app or any compatible writer using the open TigerTag format.
💡 What you can do:

• Turn any filament spool into a TigerTag-compatible spool.
  
• Store your own data — color, settings, notes, or custom IDs.
  
• Reuse old tags or experiment with Second Life mode to embed them into 3D prints.
  
• Prototype new ideas: smart keychains, material tracking, project identification, and more.
  

🌍 TigerTag Maker is completely open — no license, no limit, just creativity.

What are the benefits of TigerTag for filament manufacturers?TigerTag gives brands a simple, open way to connect their materials with users and printers worldwide — without proprietary systems or licensing.

🏆 Universal visibility: Every TigerTag spool is instantly recognized by compatible printers and apps, giving your products global exposure through a shared standard.

📦 Smarter logistics: Each spool carries a unique identifier, making stock management, tracking, and quality control easier.

🛠 Fewer support issues: Automatic printer configuration reduces user errors and technical questions.

🤝 Customer loyalty through openness: Your materials stay fully compatible across all NFC-enabled printers — no lock-in, just trust.

🔏 Optional authentication: Manufacturers can use a digital signature to verify origin and ensure product authenticity, while keeping the tag updateable.

💡 TigerTag helps brands grow within an open ecosystem — enhancing the user experience without creating barriers.

TigerTag allows printer manufacturers to deliver a smarter, more seamless printing experience — without locking users to specific materials or systems.

⚡ Better user experience: Automatic filament recognition removes setup steps and ensures consistent print quality.

🔄 Reduced errors: Printers automatically adjust parameters to match the material, improving reliability and reducing support requests.

🌍 Open and easy integration: TigerTag is an open standard — integration requires no license, and full documentation and APIs are freely available.

🧩 Flexible by design: Works fully offline or connected — manufacturers can choose how their printers read and interact with tags.

🤝 Collaborative partnerships: We actively support brands and OEMs who wish to integrate TigerTag into new or existing 3D printers.

💡 TigerTag enhances the user experience while giving manufacturers complete freedom — one open language that works across all ecosystems.

All TigerTag resources are open and publicly available — you can use them freely to build, integrate, or experiment.

📖 Documentation:The full TigerTag protocol is published and fully documented to ensure 100% offline and decentralized functionality.
Every essential field, data type, and ID reference is described in detail — no API or internet connection is required for normal operation.

🌐 Optional REST API:The TigerTag API is completely free and optional.
It simply enhances the experience with extra metadata such as product images, print profiles, safety sheets, or videos — all managed directly by manufacturers.

🚀 Get started:Access everything here → https://github.com/TigerTag-Project
💡 Offline by design, open by nature.TigerTag gives you full control — with or without the cloud.

TigerTag is an open protocol, not a specific chip — you can use any compatible NFC tag to create one yourself.

🧠 Do it yourself:Use a standard NTAG213 or NTAG215 chip (available almost anywhere, or maybe already in your drawer) and program it using the free TigerTag app or tools.

🛒 Want an official version?You can also purchase pre-printed TigerTags with the logo from our official shop or from authorized partners who support the open and free 3D printing community.

💡 Whether you make it or buy it, every TigerTag follows the same open standard — freedom first, always.

Absolutely! TigerTag welcomes partnerships with distributors, resellers, and professionals who believe in open and accessible technology.

🤝 How it works:You can resell official TigerTag products, promote open-source tools, or integrate the protocol into your own ecosystem.

🌍 Join the movement:Partners help us spread the open standard for smart 3D printing — while supporting the maker and developer community worldwide.

📩 Interested? Contact us for more details!