Fime Collaborates with CAICT for NFC Testing in China

Published Date : 8/6/2025 

Fime, a leading provider of NFC testing solutions, has partnered with the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT) to enhance the pre-validation and certification of NFC-enabled devices in China. 

NFC technology is widely adopted in China for contactless authentication and access control, and Fime is set to take a larger role in the country’s NFC ecosystem through a partnership with the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT).

CAICT is a scientific research institute under the purview of China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), and the only NFC Forum-certified lab in the country. As such, it plays a crucial role in developing strategies, policies, and standards, as well as testing for certification. The Academy will use Fime’s NFC RF test bench solutions, including the Contactless Test Station (CTS) III emulator, to pre-validate NFC products.

Manufacturers of NFC-enabled contactless devices, including smartphones, can submit their products for analogue and digital testing by CAICT to keep fast and innovative design aligned with NFC Forum specifications, the partners say in a joint announcement.

Fime Sales Director, APAC and Country Manager for China Yi Chen says the country’s auto industry requested the inclusion of key features in NFC Release 15 to support digital car keys, indicating the momentum NFC has in the market. “This collaboration allows CAICT to support this dynamic market with an ultra-high-performance test bench that can perform some tests up to four times faster than legacy tools. We’re removing barriers to innovation and getting solutions to market faster,” Chen says.

Fime is an Associate Member of NFC Forum, and has been increasing its focus on testing NFC scanning for modern ID documents and electronic devices, such as by opening a new Technical Centre in Lille, France last year and adding to its engineering team to increase its testing and consulting capacity.

“We chose Fime’s solution for its advanced capabilities and reliability, which are essential for our rigorous testing standards,” says CAICT Senior Engineer Pang Shuai. “This comprehensive solution will significantly enhance our testing processes and support the continuous development of NFC technology in China.”

Fime also offers its NFC RF test bench solutions and CTS III through Chinese distribution partner Paralink. 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS): 

Q: What is NFC technology used for in China?

A: NFC technology in China is widely used for contactless authentication and access control, including in smartphones and digital car keys.

Q: Who is CAICT and what role do they play in NFC certification?

A: CAICT, the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology, is a scientific research institute under China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. They are the only NFC Forum-certified lab in China, responsible for developing strategies, policies, and standards, as well as testing for certification.

Q: What solutions is CAICT using from Fime?

A: CAICT is using Fime’s NFC RF test bench solutions, including the Contactless Test Station (CTS) III emulator, to pre-validate NFC products.

Q: How does this partnership benefit manufacturers of NFC-enabled devices?

A: This partnership allows manufacturers to submit their NFC-enabled devices for rigorous testing to ensure they meet NFC Forum specifications, helping to keep fast and innovative design aligned with industry standards.

Q: What is the significance of Fime’s new Technical Centre in Lille, France?

A: The new Technical Centre in Lille, France, is part of Fime’s strategy to increase its focus on testing NFC scanning for modern ID documents and electronic devices, enhancing its testing and consulting capacity. 

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