Smart QR tags with real utility
itemID connects physical items to digital identities. Finders scan the QR code and can contact owners instantly – anonymously and without an app. For merchandise, equipment, events, and more.
Unique QR Code
Every item gets its own digital identity with QR code and PIN.
Scan Without App
Finders scan with any smartphone camera – no installation needed.
Anonymous Contact
Finder and owner communicate via chat – no phone number or address required.
GDPR Compliant
Made in Germany. No data shared with third parties, no tracking, full control.
B2B Use Cases
Where itemID creates value for businesses
- Merchandise & Fan Shops: Branded QR tags for bands, clubs, and events – on keychains, textiles, or accessories. Fans get functional merch with real utility.
- Equipment & Inventory: Equipment, tools, IT hardware – with QR tags everyone knows who owns it. Lost items return faster.
- Hotels & Hospitality: Lost & found management for guests. Lost items found, guests contacted – without detours.
- Events & Festivals: Temporary lost & found for events. Wristbands, coat check, lost & found office – all in one system.
How We Work Together
From inquiry to finished product
1. Inquiry
Contact us with your project: quantity, design, use case.
2. Design
We create CMYK-optimized print templates in your colors.
3. Fulfillment
Depending on your needs: IDs only, print-ready files, or fully produced tags – all ready for immediate use.
4. Delivery
Finished tags shipped to you – ready for deployment.
Custom Solutions
For larger projects and special requirements
- Hotels & Hospitality: Lost & found management for hotel guests – quick returns, happy guests.
- Events & Venues: Temporary lost & found solutions for festivals, trade shows, and conferences.
- Companies & Organizations: Asset tagging, key management, inventory tracking.
- API & Integration: Connect to your systems? Let's talk – we'll find a solution.
Digital Features for Merchandise
itemID Merch – Exclusive Content, Certificates & Fan Engagement
- Exclusive Content: Videos, audio, behind-the-scenes – visible only to registered owners. Scan = Unlock.
- Authenticity Certificates: Publicly verifiable authenticity. Edition number, original owner status, complete provenance.
- Tour Memory: Merch becomes richer after every concert/game. Automatic content updates for all owners.
- First-Party Data: Know who buys – anonymized, GDPR-compliant, cookie-free. Real fan insights.
Industry Solutions
Tailored solutions for your industry
Sports Teams
Fan engagement through smart merchandise — exclusive content, authenticity certificates, and lost & found for fan gear.
Music & Entertainment
Transform tour merch into lasting fan connections — backstage content, Golden Tickets, and certificates of authenticity.
Events & Festivals
Smart festival merchandise with QR codes — exclusive content, raffles, and seamless lost & found for attendees.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our shop offers ready-made designs in small quantities. For custom designs with your logo, we start at 100 pieces – sometimes less depending on complexity. Just ask.
IDs are versatile: printed, stitched, engraved, or laser-cut – on keychains, labels, textiles, metal, and more. Depending on your needs, we deliver just the IDs (UUID + PIN), print-ready files, or fully produced products including packaging. Get in touch – we will find the right solution for your project.
Standard designs from the shop: 3–5 business days. Custom orders: approximately 2–3 weeks after print approval. For urgent needs, we can discuss express options.
Yes! The tags work immediately – regardless of where they are sold. For API integrations or white-label solutions, contact us.
Not at all! itemID is a full platform with three surfaces: PROTECT (items, pets, emergency), EXPLORE (city marketing, interactive trails, points of interest), and CONNECT (community networks, local alerts). Business partners can leverage all three surfaces – for example, cities can combine merchandise with tourism trails and community engagement.
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