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.

VividQ has recently raised an additional $7.5 million in Series A funding, bringing the company’s total funding to over $30 million. The funding round was led by Foresight Group LLP and included new investors such as GameTech Ventures, NY-based Ruttenberg Gordon Investments (RGI), and existing investors.

Sweden-based biotech company Phase Holographic Imaging (PHI AB) will now be trading on the US OTCQB Venture Market (OTCQB: PHIXF), in addition to its primary listing on the Swedish Spotlight market. The OTCQB is the mid-tier over-the-counter (OTC) equity market, which lists primarily early- stage and developing companies in the US and international markets.

The International Hologram Manufacturers Association (IHMA) patent newsletter provides crucial insights to its members. In the July 2024 edition of the patent newsletter, over 90 patents were featured, highlighting the latest advancements in the evolving field of holography, which spans security, display technologies, and scientific tools. The articles explain the patent landscape.

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.

Morgan Adhesives Company (Mactac®), a Lintec subsidiary, has introduced its new label material, rainbow holographic polypropylene, as part of its precise program.

Researchers at Bilkent University in Turkey have advanced the field of nanotechnology through the application of holographic techniques to fabricate nanostructures deep inside silicon wafers.

XRD Nano (XRD), a technology company based in the UK, is driving breakthrough innovations in the world of UV replication, focusing on nano and microstructures. Its solutions are being recognised globally, particularly in holographic packaging, transfer films, brand protection labels, shrink sleeves, security documents, and functional films. This article explores the key innovations from XRD that are transforming these industries.

The emergence of AI has marked the dawn of a new chapter in human history, enabling the generation of text, images, and videos from simple text prompts without requiring prior artistic or technical skills. Recent research shows that holographic technologies can also benefit from advances in AI.

Reconnaissance, publishers of Holography News™ and organisers of the High Security Printing™ (HSP) conferences, has announced that registration is now open for the upcoming HSP Asia event, scheduled for 2-4 December 2024, in Bangkok, Thailand. Reconnaissance will announce the program details soon.

In recent years, quantum physics has revolutionised various fields, from computing to cryptography. Now, holography is entering the quantum world, introducing the concept of quantum holograms that not only allow secure communication but could also improve medical imaging.

In the July month issues of Holography News™, we covered Japan’s new banknote series, all three featuring holographic portraits. In the August issue, we covered Morocco’s 50 dirham banknote featuring a TRILUMIC® thread from Hueck Folien and the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) commemorative $50 featuring a hologram.

In last month’s issue of Holography News™, we covered Japan’s new banknote series, all three notes in which feature holographic portraits.

Dana – based in Neu-Elm in Germany and a leading provider of vehicle parts – now provides buyers of its Victor Reinz® brand products with effective protection from product piracy and counterfeits.

Since physical documents such as national passports remain the root of trust for establishing identities, it is paramount to stay well ahead of counterfeiters. Advanced diffractive optically variable image devices (DOVIDs) have emerged as crucial components in securing identity documents against counterfeiting and manipulation.

De La Rue has announced its full year results for the period ending 30 March 2024, with its Authentication division achieving record sales of £103.2 million. This figure surpasses the division’s £100 million target, and represents a 12.5% increase over 2023. The results are, however, overshadowed by a £235 million loan that becomes payable next July.

Austrian-based film and foil specialist Hueck Folien is taking a number of steps to put its products at the forefront of sustainability and reach its goal of ecologically neutral production by 2035. This article describes two of those steps.

As identity document forgery becomes increasingly sophisticated, the need for advanced security features in polycarbonate ID documents has become more critical. One such innovation is Flow Print, an optically variable security feature designed to combat sophisticated attempts at document fraud.

Yu-Mei Tsai has had an impressive 15-year career at K Laser, starting as a special assistant to the CEO and eventually transitioning to Marketing Director. Her global experience and media communications background have significantly contributed to her success.

Recent advances in holography have enabled significant progress in molecular biology, particularly in the culture and study of primary cells. A new study by Prof Li Fei and Zheng Hairong from the Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology (SIAT) and Prof Mao Yilei and Yang Huayu from the Peking Union Medical College Hospital introduces an innovative approach using holographic acoustic tweezers (HAT) for culturing primary mouse liver cells (hepatocytes).