CardLogix

CardLogix positions itself as more than a card manufacturer – it provides end‑to‑end smart card solutions that encompass hardware, operating systems, middleware, development tools, and application software. The company’s core competency lies in the secure element (SE) technology that powers identity management, closed‑loop payments, and health‑record systems.

History & Operations

Despite its LinkedIn profile indicating a founding year of 1994, CardLogix’s official website and most external sources state that the company began manufacturing and programming smart cards in 1998. The discrepancy may reflect a corporate predecessor, but the publicly stated operational start is 1998. The company operates from its headquarters in Irvine, California, and has shipped to over 83 countries.

Products & Platforms

| Product/Platform | Description | |------------------|-------------| | M.O.S.T. Card C6 | Contactless microprocessor smart card with AES encryption, up to 68 KB user memory, NIST‑approved injectable keys, GUID chip identifiers, session keys, anti‑tearing, rotational encryption, and memory virtualization. Used for physical access, e‑payment, stored value, transportation, and EHR. | | M.O.S.T. Toolz | Smart card development kit containing the M.O.S.T. Toolz Configuration Utility, Winplex® Middleware, PC/SC API, 10 microprocessor cards, a card reader, and programming examples (VB, .NET, C++, C#). | | Card Encoding Engine (CEE) | Software for designing, encoding, and printing secure ID credentials. Supports biometric data without requiring API programming. | | IDBX™ Product Bundles | Off‑the‑shelf kits combining a multi‑modal biometric enrollment tablet (fingerprint, face, iris, signature) with smart card personalization software and identity verification software. The tablet is IP67‑rated, shockproof, and includes WiFi, GSM, Bluetooth connectivity. | | Winplex® Middleware | Middleware layer that facilitates communication between smart cards and host applications, supporting PC/SC and proprietary interfaces. | | Biometric Tablet | A rugged, portable device for capturing and verifying multiple biometric modalities in harsh environments. | | Standard Smart Cards | Memory, microprocessor, Java Card, MIFARE, and DESFire EV1/2 contact and contactless cards manufactured to custom specifications with security graphics and embedded chips. |

Target Markets & Customers

CardLogix sells primarily to technology partners, systems integrators, and solution providers. Indirectly, it serves local, state, and federal governments; educational and healthcare institutions; and enterprise clients. Common applications include national ID, e‑passports, physical access control, healthcare credentials, and closed‑loop payment systems.

Certifications & Memberships

- ISO 9001:2015 certified - Member of the Smart Card Alliance (including its Leadership Council) - Signatory to the United Nations Global Compact (since August 2011)

Headcount

The company reports 11–50 employees on its LinkedIn profile, consistent with a focused, engineering‑driven organization.