Hologram Industry News

At Labelexpo Europe, Nilpeter launched its HoloPrint technology for the production of holograms, which can be integrated in-line with any Nilpeter platform press.

The cassette-based HoloPrint module prints a 50,000 dpi holographic image in register and in a UV-cured varnish directly onto any web-fed paper or film substrate. The result is a security device that is said to overcome the usual storage and security issues surrounding conventional embossed foil holograms. HoloPrint images can help secure a multitude of consumer products, cards, tickets, and garments against counterfeiting or so-called ‘gray imports’. HoloPrint offers print widths of 340 mm (13.5 inches) and 420 mm (16.5 inches).

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Hologram. Industries has continued its European expansion with growth of 18% in the first nine months of 2009 that included gains of 39% in Western Europe.
2009 2008
nine months nine months
€ millions % € millions %
Western Europe 7.5 36% 5.4 28%
Eastern Europe 5.6 27% 5.7 29%
Rest of the world 7.8 37% 8.2 43%
Of which - Asia Pacific 4.2 20% 5.1 27%
Of which - The Americas 2.0 10% 2.0 10%
Of which - Africa & Middle East 1.6 7% 1.1 6%

After restating for products invoiced in Europe whose final destination is Asia, the latter region would account for 25% of total revenue.

* 2009 outlook
Visibility for sales remains good with a high rate of repeat business and a satisfactory performance for new business acquisition. On this basis, the Group confirms its targets for profitable growth.

In light of the level of sales at September 30, 2009, the current order book and projects in the process of finalization, Hologram. Industries expects to achieve full-year sales of approximately €29 million for the full year, with the target for the current operating margin maintained at 20%.
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02-Oct-2009: Two companies in Germany’s Schreiner Group have developed a transparent holographic seal that can be incorporated into a tamper-evident label.

The technology meets the requirement for security seals with anti-counterfeiting features, which are a key pillar of the European Commission’s proposed an amendment to Directive 2001/83/EC, which is designed to prevent the entry of fake medicines into the EU supply chain.

Schreiner ProSecure and sister company Schreiner MediPharm developed the transparent holographic seal. They say it provides “reliable evidence of tampering and counterfeiting attempts by a void effect that is triggered when the box is opened for the first time,” according to a company statement.

The seal is equipped with a heavy-duty adhesive, and any attempt to peel it off will damage the surface of the packaging. In addition, the seal features a 2D single-image design and dynamic kinematic effects which make counterfeiting more difficult.

The transparency of the seal means variable data such as batch information remains legible, according to Schreiner.

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HoloSecure Card, a highly durable and new generation ID device, developed by Light Logics, a Technopark, Trivandrum based firm, received much attention in the 16th Asian Professional International Security Conference held on September 30, 2009 at Singapore Suntec International Convention Centre. Special Theme of this premier international event with great contemporary importance to the region is Regional Cooperation in Combating Crime and Terrorism. One of the two keynote addresses of the event was on the HoloDecure ID device developed by the Light Logics.

In his speech Dr. Ajith Kumar, President and Leading Specialist of Light Logics Holography and Optics and Light Logics International, UAE, presented a technological exposition of this new generation ID card that has much relevance as a highly durable ID device that can be effectively used as digital passport, a citizen ID or in the global fight against terrorism and fraudulence. The card has all the features of the trendy smart card and at the same time holds a holographic chip with high density optical information content. But, in sharp deviation from conventional plastic ID cards with embossed security holograms, the HoloSecure card itself is a hologram with metallic structure and has multilevel security features.

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23 September 2009: TSSI has acquired a portfolio of patents for specialist volume and true colour holograms including Biometrigram and HD-3D hologram patents from authentication security technology and consultancy firm Ver-tec.
The move follows the recent launch of TSSI’s Magnetics Solutions Division, which aims to drive growth across TSSI’s document security and brand protection products.
According to TSSI, counterfeiters are becoming increasingly sophisticated, producing highly realistic ID documents. Additional security measures are therefore required to provide the highest level of protection possible and ensure that ID documents such as passports, ID cards and access cards cannot be replicated. Hologram technology provides an effective security solution for all identity documents as each hologram is unique making it impossible to imitate.
HD-3D is a true colour hologram, meaning the images always maintain their original colours from any viewing angle, unlike embossed holograms which exhibit a rainbow effect. Each hologram is unique with different serial numbers and/or bar codes, which can also be encrypted for added security.
The Biometrigram, a volume hologram, can store multiple biometrics as well as analogue images and encrypted digital information. TSSI says these have a higher information density than electronic chips so are ideal for use on ID cards. Each hologram is unique so ensures the correct identity of the document holder and provides an effective security measure in the fight against identity fraud.
“The acquisition of HD-3D and Biometrigram follows the recent launch of our new Magnetics Solutions Division,” says Danny Chapchal, executive chairman, TSSI Systems. “Both of these products are a welcome addition to our portfolio of identity and document security offerings. Our customers want top quality security solutions and these new patents will meet this increased demand for fraud proof identity documents.”
“The creation of the Magnetics Solutions Division and the acquisition of Ver-tec patents along with our back to basics approach regarding contract coating sees us turning a corner,” says Ian Elver, Business Development director, TSSI. “It positions us as a serious contender in the supply of products to help fight counterfeiting and fraud.”
Source: www.securitydocumentworld.com