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Chander S Jeena

21 Aug. 2026

3 min read

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.

IOTA (IHMA)

Chander S Jeena

13 Aug. 2026

2 min read

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.

Banknotes Free Free

Chander S Jeena

13 Aug. 2026

2 min read

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.

Companies

Chander S Jeena

13 Aug. 2026

2 min read

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.

Companies Free Free

Chander S Jeena

6 Aug. 2026

3 min read

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.

Banknotes

Chander S Jeena

2 Aug. 2026

2 min read

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?

Banknotes

Chander S Jeena

1 Aug. 2026

2 min read

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.

Companies

Chander S Jeena

1 Aug. 2026

2 min read

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%.

Companies

Chander S Jeena

1 Aug. 2026

1 min read

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.

Companies

Chander S Jeena

1 Aug. 2026

2 min read

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.

Companies

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Chander S Jeena

1 Aug. 2026

4 min read

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.

News

1 Aug. 2026

6 min read

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.

Banknotes Optical Security

Chander S Jeena

1 Aug. 2026

2 min read

Leadership Moves Across the Community

From state security printers and currency authorities to authentication specialists and industry associations, 2026 has seen a series of notable leadership appointments across the sector.

Companies

Chander S Jeena

1 Aug. 2026

4 min read

How Counterfeiters Imitate Security Features

At the High Security Printing Latin America conference in Guatemala, Brazilian Federal Police criminal expert Acir de Oliveira Junior revealed how organised criminal groups are increasingly adept at simulating banknote and ID document security features — and why the most publicly recognised features are the most frequently faked.

Strategy

Chander S Jeena

1 Aug. 2026

2 min read

Quantum Base Explores What Really Makes Smartphone Authentication Work

With 7 billion smartphones in use worldwide and 2D codes set to become ubiquitous on consumer products, Quantum Base is hosting a webinar examining what it truly takes to authenticate products via smartphone — not just scan them.

Events

Chander S Jeena

1 Aug. 2026

2 min read

Final Call for Security Designers Forum 2026

With less than a month to go, organisers are issuing a final call for delegates to register for the Security Designers Forum 2026, taking place 7–9 September in Istanbul — a dedicated platform for professionals involved in the design and development of banknotes, passports and other secure documents.

Events

Chander S Jeena

1 Aug. 2026

2 min read

HSP Asia 2026 Nears Sell-Out As Paper Deadline Approaches

Reconnaissance is urging industry experts and document issuers to submit conference papers for HSP Asia 2026 in Hong Kong by 25 September, as all exhibition and sponsorship opportunities have already sold out.

Events

Chander S Jeena

27 July 2026

3 min read

Trading Cards: The Growth Market for Optical Technologies

Two stories in this issue may appear unrelated, yet together they highlight one of the growing opportunities for the optical security technologies and security printing industry.

Brand Protection

Chander S Jeena

27 July 2026

2 min read

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.

Companies

Chander S Jeena

27 July 2026

2 min read

Reconnaissance Announces Technical Forum for Security Printers

Reconnaissance International has announced the inaugural Security Printers Forum (SPF), a dedicated technical event for operational, production, and engineering professionals in global security printing and secure manufacturing. The first Forum will be held in Bulgaria in September 2027.

Events

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