Spectra and Oberthur Fiduciaire Partner on Kryptonome
Spectra Systems Corporation, a provider of machine-readable technologies for banknotes and the Fusion™ polymer substrate, has signed a licensing agreement with Oberthur Fiduciaire for Kryptonome™, a patented Level 1 optical security feature for polymer banknotes unveiled in 2025. The agreement supports the commercialisation of the feature, which is designed to replicate the visual impact of traditional paper watermarks on polymer substrates.
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Washin Acquires Foilco to Expand Foil Business
Japanese hot-stamping foil manufacturer Washin Chemical Industry has acquired UK-based Foilco, a supplier of foils for luxury packaging, labels and graphic arts. The acquisition gives Foilco access to Washin's manufacturing capabilities and extensive product portfolio, while providing Washin with an established international sales and distribution platform.
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?
Designing the Banknotes and Passports of the Future
Following the success of the inaugural edition in 2024, the second Security Designers Forum (SDF) will be held from 7-9 September 2026 in Istanbul, Turkey.
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Nepal is strengthening its domestic security printing capabilities, with the government allocating NPR 220 million to expand the Security Printing Centre’s capacity in the 2026/27 fiscal year.
Q&T and KURZ Partner to Embed KINEGRAM® in PolySecure®
Q&T Hi-Tech Polymer and KURZ have signed a project development cooperation Agreement to integrate KINEGRAM® optical security features within the layers of Q&T’s polymer substrate structure, with the aim to create a higher level of security integration than conventional surface-applied features.
Honouring the Life and Legacy of Thomas Rajan
The International Optical Technologies Association (IOTA) extends its deepest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Thomas M Rajan, Chairman of Process Color, who died on 1 July 2026 following a cerebral haemorrhage. He was 84. Rajan is survived by his daughter, Mini Benito. He served on the IOTA Board of Directors from 2020 to 2023 and made a valued contribution to the Association.
KURZ Expands and Restructures Digital Embellishment Portfolio
LEONHARD KURZ has expanded and restructured its Digital Embellishment Solutions portfolio with the DM-MAXLINER family, which offers systems for B3, B2, and B1 sheetfed formats.
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