IOTA Broadens Global Network With New Members and Tools
The International Optical Technologies Association (IOTA) has added four new members in 2026 and is expanding its member services, industry intelligence tools, and international technical engagement as its global network now spans more than 30 countries.
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BOBST’s Metallising Business Defies Softer Equipment Market
BOBST continues to attract investment in its metallising technology despite weaker demand across the wider equipment market. The investments span barrier papers, holographic films, optical security and polymer banknote substrates. In the first half of 2026, the Swiss machinery manufacturer recorded consolidated sales of CHF 589.9 million, down 11.6% from CHF 667.4 million in the same period of 2025.
Anima™ Colour Makes Banknote Debut in Ukraine
Ukraine is set to become the first country in the world to issue a banknote featuring Anima™ Colour, marking the commercial debut of the latest addition to Oberthur Fiduciaire’s expanding Anima™ micro-optics portfolio.
Breath Note Follows Vault Bill in Hueck Folien 2026 Trilogy
Delegates at this year’s HSP Latin America conference in June experienced an unconventional opening when Jan Hofmann (aka Mr Bill Vault), Sales Director at Hueck Folien, stepped onto the stage dressed as a secret agent. Launching an interactive presentation titled ‘Can you crack the code of true identity?’, Hofmann invited the audience to explore a simple question: what truly makes a banknote genuine?
News in Brief
NiKa Optics, a Chinese holographic technology company, has completed a Series A financing round of nearly RMB 100 million. The funding will support the company's move towards commercial production of volume holographic optical waveguides and accelerate technology development.
Jasuindo Expands Digital Security Portfolio as Profits Rise
Indonesian security solutions provider PT Jasuindo Tiga Perkasa Tbk posted higher sales and net profit in H1 2026, while continuing its push into digital identity, RFID and authentication technologies.
Orell Füssli Extends Security Printing Momentum Into 2027
Orell Füssli reported group revenue of CHF 121.4 million in the first half of 2026, with its Security Printing division posting higher revenues but lower adjusted EBIT due to a shift toward less complex orders — while a strong order book supports capacity utilisation well into 2027.
De La Rue to Print Denmark's New Banknote Series
Danmarks Nationalbank has signed a minimum six-year agreement with De La Rue to produce its upcoming banknote series, due for launch in 2028, completing the appointment of key industry partners for the new programme.
Security and Authentication Lead Strong Quarter for Crane NXT
Crane NXT reported strong second-quarter 2026 results, with its Security and Authentication Technologies business posting 17.5% sales growth to $227 million, while group net sales rose 22% to $493 million and net income climbed 42.2%.
Optical Security Advances Modern Banknotes
Central banks worldwide are upgrading their banknotes with holography, micro-optics, colour-shifting technologies and advanced diffractive devices, with recent programmes demonstrating the growing sophistication of optical security features in modern currency design.
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