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.

OpSec Security and SAKATA INX Corporation, a provider of performance products, have announced the launch of a new company called SAKATA Brand Solutions (SBS) Co. Ltd.

At the recent Global Currency Forum (GCF) in Oman, industry players showcased new security threads on themes ranging from butterflies, chameleons, meadows, and ocean to Venus.

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.

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.

As sustainability takes centre stage in boardroom discussions, industry stakeholders are implementing innovative eco-friendly initiatives. This article highlights some of the key developments shaping the path towards a greener future.

Crane NXT has signed a definitive agreement with De La Rue to acquire its authentication business for £300 million, subject to customary adjustments.

As part of its ongoing strategy to broaden its scope and realign its identity to better serve evolving markets and new technology frontiers, the International Hologram Manufacturers Association (IHMA) has initiated a renaming process. This marks a pivotal moment for the association as it continues to evolve alongside the holography and optical security industries.

Morphotonics is a leader in large-area nanoimprinting, a technology that allows for the mass production of nano-lenses. The company is experiencing a growth spurt at the moment, and, as this article shows, while the techniques used by Morphotonics will be familiar to developers of optical security devices, the applications may not.

API Foilmakers, an Aldus Company, has officially announced the launch of a new company—API Transfer Technologies (ATT).