Calendars continue to thrive in the digital age, with organisations valuing them as expressions of individuality, mindfulness aids, and storytelling platforms. Whether physical, digital, or hybrid, calendars remain essential to how we experience time.

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).

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French company LUVALO Security Products has announced a partnership with HOLO3D FRANCE, under which LUVALO’s global sales network, customer base, and solution development capabilities will be fused with H3D’stechnical expertise and production capabilities, particularly in the field of holography.

Suzhou Image Technology (SIT) has introduced its new eco-friendly product, the ‘GOOD LUCK Optical Anticounterfeiting Label’. Designed for glass bottles, this label merges aesthetics with security, ensuring an eye-catching and protective solution for brands.

De La Rue has announced its half-year results for the six months ending 28 September 2024. The company reported strong financial performance, continued growth in its order book, and strategic development with the proposed sale of its Authentication business to Crane NXT.

ZEISS Microoptics, a manufacturer of optical systems and optoelectronics, alongside tesa, a manufacturer of adhesive tapes and self- adhesive product solutions, have announced a collaboration to advance holography technology.

The 20th Reconnaissance High Security Printing™ Asia (HSP-Asia) conference marked two decades of excellence in security printing. Held from 2–4 December 2024 in Bangkok, Thailand, the event underscored its role as a premier platform for innovation and collaboration in currency, identity, and anticounterfeiting.

Toppan Holdings - the Japanese-owned global printing, IT and security features and technologies consortium - is considering pursuing acquisitions worth 50 billion yen (approximately $326 million) by the end of fiscal 2025. The goal is to establish its packaging and security operations as significant business pillars abroad, as reported by Nikkei Asia.

The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) plans to introduce a mandatory documentation process for booksellers to combat piracy.

The countdown has begun for High Security Printing™ (HSP) Asia, which will take place from 2 to 4 December 2024 in Bangkok, Thailand. Join industry stakeholders to explore the latest regional and global trends and technologies in banknote and ID security.

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.

Continuing its acquisition trail, Crane NXT has now bought the smart packaging assets of California-based ‘TruTag Technologies’.

Hazen Paper has once again created a unique holographic cover for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame’s Enshrinement yearbook. This is the 12th year that Hazen Paper has created the cover. This year’s cover features a free-form Fresnel lens image of the Hall of Fame dome and a multi-channel hologram of a floating basketball.

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.

The Central Bank of Samoa has issued limited-edition commemorative banknotes, designed and printed by De La Rue, honouring Samoa’s historic hosting of the 2024 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), being held in Apia, Samoa from 21-26 October 2024.

Scientific Games (SG), the leading global lottery company, has announced the launch of its latest instant scratch game innovation, FusionHolo™. This new product debuted at the North American Association of State and Provincial Lotteries (NASPL) 2024 Conference, held in Kansas City, Missouri, from 9-12 September.

The National Agency for Identity Data (RvIG) has started circulating the new model of Dutch travel documents, including passports and identity cards, to combat fraud, abuse, and forgery.

Scientific Games (SG)’s latest announcement of FusionHolo™ has drawn attention to the market for holographic instant games. According to The Business Research Company’s Lottery Global Market Report 2024, the global lottery market is projected to expand from $283 billion in 2023 to $425 billion by 2028, indicating immense potential for holography in instant games. This article explores recent developments and innovations as holography elevates instant game portfolios.

Toppan Holdings has announced a definitive agreement to acquire the Citizen Identity Solutions (CID) division of HID Global from Assa Abloy, marking a significant move in the global identity solutions market.