FPC, Sweden’s Fingerprint Cards, is among leaders in the smart card industry who just might make daily tasks even easier and faster; by employing biometric technology, people will be able to make purchases, unlock their cars, get into buildings, and more with just the scan of their fingerprint. The card activates with fingerprinting technology and may help replace other forms of identification, and FPC is even designing wearable tech and watches to make their cards more streamlined.

The Swedish company saw a huge uptick in its share price over the last year, and it is valued over $4 billion, demonstrating the consumer desire for safety and simplicity. FPC believes the demand for smart cards will surge in 2017 and 2018, and they note the number of significant, potential clients continues to increase. Fingerprints just might make lives a whole lot easier if FPC is right about their predictions!