The International Optical Technologies Association (IOTA) revealed the winners of its inaugural ‘Excellence in Optical Technologies Awards’ 2025 during a special ceremony held on 16 September at the Optical & Digital Document Security™ (ODDS) conference, Warsaw, Poland.

The deadline has passed, the entries are in – and the buzz is building. The International Optical Technologies Association (IOTA) has officially closed submissions (as of 8 August) for its first-ever Excellence in Optical Technologies Awards, amid a strong response, and is now preparing for the award ceremony.

With its refreshed identity and broader mission, the International Optical Technologies Association (IOTA) – formerly known as the International Hologram Manufacturers Association (IHMA) – is deepening its engagement with the global optical security technologies (OST) community.

The International Optical Technologies Association (IOTA) has announced the first Excellence in Optical Technologies Awards, a new global initiative recognising innovation and technical achievement across the wider optical security technologies (OSTs) landscape.

The De La Rue’s new express label series calls for thought.

The International Optical Technologies Association (IOTA), previously known as the International Hologram Manufacturers Association (IHMA), has announced its inaugural leadership team for the new global trade body focused on optical security technologies.

De La Rue has introduced the Optical Express Label Series (OELS) to provide brand owners with quick yet secure authentication solutions.

Giriraj Foils (IOTA member), a well-respected name in India’s high- security films, stamping foils and laminates, has partnered with François-Charles Oberthur group, a global leader in banknote printing, security solutions and technologies, to deliver micro-optics and other advanced authentication solutions tailored for the Indian market.

With the new branding, the International Optical Technologies Association (IOTA) – formerly the International Hologram Manufacturers Association (IHMA) – is expanding its advocacy of the optical security technologies ecosystem.

The International Hologram Manufacturers Association (IHMA) has begun a new chapter in optical security technologies with a new name – the International Optical Technologies Association (IOTA).