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Chander S Jeena

27 March 2025

2 min read

ASPA Hosts Traceability and Authentication Forum

The Authentication Solution Providers’ Association (ASPA) hosted the sixth edition of the Traceability and Authentication Forum in New Delhi on 17-18 March. The event highlighted the need for stronger anticounterfeiting laws and a greater use of authentication and traceability tools.

Associations Events

27 March 2025

2 min read

De La Rue Introduces Express Secure Labels

De La Rue has introduced the Optical Express Label Series (OELS) to provide brand owners with quick yet secure authentication solutions.

Brand Protection Companies IOTA (IHMA)

Chander S Jeena

27 March 2025

3 min read

Style and Innovation Meet in Milan

The Intergraf Currency+Identity 2025 conference was held with style and innovation from 5-7 March in Milan, Italy. From the start, it promised more than just discussions, offering a creative and insightful take on the world of security printing to the 1,000+ delegates that took part.

Events

Chander S Jeena

27 March 2025

2 min read

A New Lens on Health: Honeywell Unveils Digital Holographic Microscopy

Honeywell has unveiled the development of a new technology, Digital Holographic Microscopy (DHM), which uses artificial intelligence (AI) to count and classify microscopic particles or cells efficiently. This innovation holds significant potential across various industries where rapid analysis and streamlined operations are essential.

Companies Medical Imaging Technical Features

Chander S Jeena

27 March 2025

2 min read

Radiant Opto-Electronics Completes Acquisition of NILT

Radiant Opto-Electronics (ROE) Corporation, based in Taiwan and a leader in backlight module technologies, has completed the acquisition of Denmark-based NIL Technology (NILT), recognised for its innovative meta-optics and nanostructured flat optics solutions.

Companies Mergers & Acquisitions

Francis Tuffy

27 March 2025

2 min read

Securing ID Documents Through Holography and Materials Innovations

At the recent High Security Printing™ (HSP) EMEA conference in Basel (3-5 February), Georgios Tziovaras, Global Business Development Manager at Covestro Specialty Films, highlighted the crucial role of holography and advanced optical technologies in modern identity documents.

Free ID & Secure Documents Optical Security Free

27 March 2025

2 min read

Giriraj Foils and Oberthur Join Hands to Bring Micro-Optics to India

Giriraj Foils (IOTA member), a well-respected name in India’s high- security films, stamping foils and laminates, has partnered with François-Charles Oberthur group, a global leader in banknote printing, security solutions and technologies, to deliver micro-optics and other advanced authentication solutions tailored for the Indian market.

Authentication Strategy Brand Protection Collaborations

Chander S Jeena

27 March 2025

3 min read

IOTA Announces Inaugural Leadership

The International Optical Technologies Association (IOTA), previously known as the International Hologram Manufacturers Association (IHMA), has announced its inaugural leadership team for the new global trade body focused on optical security technologies.

Appointments IOTA (IHMA) Optical Security

Chander S Jeena

17 Feb. 2025

2 min read

Security Applications of Metasurface Holograms with Colour Print Features

Recent advancements in nanofabrication have demonstrated new possibilities for enhancing the design of optical security devices (OSDs) that display different images under various lighting conditions, including those combining colour printing with holography. However, the complexity of designing such devices and the challenge of scaling them up for real-world use remain significant hurdles.

Technical Features

Chander S Jeena

17 Feb. 2025

8 min read

Awards Recognise Importance of Optical Security

With its charming riverside setting, vibrant cultural scene, and excellent public transport, Basel hosted the 21st edition of High Security Printing™ EMEA (HSP EMEA).

Currency

Chander S Jeena

17 Feb. 2025

2 min read

Welcome the Year of the Snake

The Chinese Lunar New Year 2025 began on 29 January, marking the start of the Year of the Snake. While people and organisations celebrate this in various ways, Holography & Optical Technology News® focuses on a few innovative industry developments welcoming the year of the snake.

Free Technical Features Free

Chander S Jeena

17 Feb. 2025

2 min read

Sanyo Introduces HILUCIS

Sanyo Chemical, a global manufacturer and supplier of performance chemicals based in Kyoto, Japan, has launched HILUCIS, a UV-curable nanoimprint resin designed to enhance the development of next-generation optical devices for Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR).

AR & VR

Chander S Jeena

17 Feb. 2025

4 min read

News in Brief

On 3 July 2024, the Bank of Japan (BoJ) began a new journey with holograms on banknotes, as it issued a new series of banknotes carrying holographic portraits.

News

Chander S Jeena

17 Feb. 2025

3 min read

Holographic Endoscope Illuminating the Brain

A European research team from Germany, the Czech Republic, and Belgium is developing an innovative imaging technology to visualise neuronal processes in living organisms with high precision.

Technical Features

Chander S Jeena

17 Feb. 2025

2 min read

Luminit Strengthens Technical Leadership to Advance Optics

Luminit, a California-based provider of innovative light management solutions for the lighting display, automotive, biomedical, entertainment, and machine vision industries, has made a number of key senior appointments.

Companies

Chander S Jeena

17 Feb. 2025

2 min read

MIT and Holography: An Ongoing Relationship

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has a long relationship with holography, dating back to 1968 and Professor Stephen Benton, a leading figure in the field and the inventor of rainbow holography. Benton joined MIT in the late 1980s and established the Spatial Imaging Group within the Media Lab. This article briefly covers the activities between MIT and holography.

Companies

Chander S Jeena

17 Feb. 2025

2 min read

Farewell to the Queen: Belize Unveils New Banknotes

On 23 January 2025, the Central Bank of Belize (CBoB) announced a new series of banknotes (in denominations of $2, $5, $10, $20, $50, and $100) featuring holographic threads and stripes. This announcement signifies a significant milestone in Belize’s financial landscape, showcasing innovative designs that celebrate the country’s rich heritage while embracing modernity.

Currency

17 Feb. 2025

2 min read

Holograms and AI Create Uncrackable Optical Encryption System

Researchers from the Institute of Electronic Structure and Laser, Foundation for Research and Technology Hellas and the University of Crete, both in Greece, have developed a groundbreaking optical encryption method that they claim achieves an outstanding level of security.

Technical Features

Chander S Jeena

22 Jan. 2025

4 min read

News in Brief

Appotronics, a leader in laser display technology, has announced a strategic partnership with Ceres Holographics to combine their technologies for in-car display solutions, including transparent heads-up displays (HUDs) for drivers and passengers.

News

Chander S Jeena

22 Jan. 2025

2 min read

Dynamic Multicolour Luminescent Materials for Optical Anticounterfeiting

A team of researchers at Sun Yat-sen University in China, has developed a novel luminescent material with dynamic properties.

Technical Features

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