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Holography Features at CES 2025

CES® (short for the Consumer Electronics Show) is justifiably referred to as the most influential technology event in the world. It is the proving ground for breakthrough technologies and global innovators. CES 2025 was held at the Las Vegas Convention Center from 7-10 January 2025.

Technical Features - January 22, 2025 midnight

Low-Cost, High-Volume Diffractive Lens Array for Optical Document Security

Advances in optical security technologies are crucial in combating counterfeiting, particularly for government issued documents and banknotes. A recent development in this field is the creation of a high-numerical-aperture (NA) multilevel diffractive microlens array (MLA) that operates across multiple wavelengths.

Technical Features - January 22, 2025 midnight

Holographic Stickers to Fight Air Pollution

The Supreme Court of India is considering making hologram-based, colour-coded stickers (HCCS) for vehicles mandatory nationwide. This comes amid growing concerns about pollution, with an increasing trend in the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi, the country’s capital. The court noted that of the approximately 2.7 million vehicles in Delhi, only 1.7-1.8 million had these HCCS, which are crucial for identifying vehicles using sub-par fuel on high-pollution days.

Technical Features - January 22, 2025 midnight

Bio-Inspired Optical Security Design

In last month’s edition of Holography News®, we explored how bio-inspired security threads, showcased at the Global Currency Forum in Oman, are translating the visual complexity of butterflies, chameleons, oceans, and meadows into security print features. From Louisenthal’s micro-mirror innovations to Kurz’s meadow-inspired threads, industry leaders demonstrated how themes from nature are creating new opportunities in optical security.

Free - November 20, 2024 midnight

When Holograms, AI, and God Take on Trash

Taiwan, once known as ‘Garbage Island’, is now leading the example for many countries as a recycling leader. In 1993, from a collection rate for trash of just 70%, it now has an impressive recycling rate of 55% and recycles 73% of its plastic, thanks to its various policy measures. This article highlights a few from an industry perspective.

Technical Features - November 20, 2024 midnight

A Growing Field with Promising Potential

In Pakistan, interest in holography is gaining momentum, fuelled by advances in digital technology, expanding internet accessibility, and a growing recognition of its potential for innovation across various sectors. The article explores a few recent developments.

Technical Features - October 17, 2024 midnight

Tech Talk Bridging Academia and Anti-Counterfeiting Innovation

In response to the alarming rise in counterfeiting incidents in India and the pressing need to bridge the gap between academic research and the anticounterfeiting industry, the International Hologram Manufacturers Association (IHMA) joined hands with Reinforce Intellectual Property Association (RIPA) for an awareness program.

Technical Features - October 17, 2024 midnight

JPJePlate: Malaysia’s New Hologram-Embedded Plates for EVs

As part of Malaysia’s pilot initiative to implement standardised national number plates, the Ministry of Transport (MOT) and the Road Transport Department (Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan – JPJ) have officially launched the JPJePlate system. The rollout begins with electric vehicles (EVs), and the system is expected to expand to other vehicle categories.

Technical Features - September 25, 2024 midnight

Holographic Bioglitter: Can it Solve Glitter’s Microplastics Problem

Following the new (EU) Regulation 2023/2055, which took effect on 17 October 2023, bioglitter might become the only sparkling powder available in Europe. The regulation restricts the sale of products containing intentionally added microplastics, including non-biodegradable plastic glitter; however, it allows exceptions for biodegradable, soluble, or natural glitter. This opens the door for eco-friendly alternatives like cellulose-based or mineralbased glitters and holographic biodegradable glitters.

Technical Features - September 25, 2024 midnight