Dr Mark Deakes, chair of the International Hologram Manufacturers Association (IHMA), says holography is crucial in protecting intellectual property (IP) rights in the modern era.

The International Hologram Manufacturers Association (IHMA), which 20 years ago launched the Hologram Image Register (HIR) – often described as the ‘jewel in the crown’ for the trade body – has recently expanded the register to incorporate all optically v variable security images. The result is the Security Image Register (SIR), the only database of its kind for the security community, which safeguards copyright and helps deter attempt to copy security images, inadvertently or otherwise.

Following the launch of the International Hologram Manufacturers Association’s expanded Security Image Register (SIR) in January, a proposal was made to extend membership criteria and amend the IHMA articles of association to encompass all security OVD (optical variable device) suppliers. This has now been unanimously adopted.

The International Hologram Manufacturers Association (IHMA) has announced a new chair and board members as it expands its operations.

The International Hologram Manufacturer’s Association (IHMA) is stepping up its presence in China in a move to boost growth and promote the technology’s benefits to brand owners, government authorities and sector suppliers.

Following the expansion of the secure registry of holographic images and its relaunch as the Security Image Register (SIR) last month, the IHMA has announced it will be holding a webinar focusing on the SIR and its benefits for suppliers and their customers on 17 April.

The International Hologram Manufacturers Association (IHMA) has announced changes to its executive board as it invests in strengthening its position as a leading authority on commercial authentication, ID security and packaging augmentation technologies.

Developments in new anti-counterfeit technologies will help support the growth of holograms in 2024, according to Dr Paul Dunn, chair of the International Hologram Manufacturers Association (IHMA).

The Hologram Image Register (HIR), established by the International Hologram Manufacturers Association (IHMA) to help safeguard hologram copyright and underpin the use of holograms in authentication and security printing, has been extended and relaunched as the Security Image Register (SIR).

The 30th in the series of The Holography Conference™ (THC), held online on 21-22 November, was opened by Astrid Mitchell, Reconnaissance International, who welcomed the audience and thanked conference partners, the International Hologram Manufacturers Association (IHMA), as well as sponsors XRD nano and Raith Laser Systems, for their continuing support.