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Chander S Jeena

24 Sept. 2024

2 min read

IHMA Member Services – Patent Newsletter

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.

IOTA (IHMA)

Chander S Jeena

24 Sept. 2024

1 min read

HSP Asia Heads to Thailand – Registration Now Open, Submit Your Award Entries

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.

Events

Chander S Jeena

24 Sept. 2024

3 min read

JPJePlate: Malaysia’s New Hologram-Embedded Plates for EVs

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.

Technical Features

Chander S Jeena

24 Sept. 2024

3 min read

Quantum Holograms Unlock Secure Communications and More

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.

Medical Imaging Technical Features

Philip Gentet

24 Sept. 2024

2 min read

AI-Generated Holograms

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.

Technical Features

Chander S Jeena

24 Sept. 2024

3 min read

Holography Unlocks Potential for Nanostructures Within Silicon

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.

Technical Features

Chander S Jeena

24 Sept. 2024

2 min read

More Banknotes with Colour Shift Optics

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.

Currency

Chander S Jeena

24 Sept. 2024

3 min read

Holographic Bioglitter: Can it Solve Glitter’s Microplastics Problem

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.

Technical Features

Chander S Jeena

24 Sept. 2024

3 min read

Innovations by XRD Nano in UV Replication and Holography

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.

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Chander S Jeena

22 Aug. 2024

2 min read

A New OVD for ID Protection

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.

ID & Secure Documents

Chander S Jeena

22 Aug. 2024

5 min read

Interview with IHMA Member K Laser

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.

Interviews

$A Case for Diffractive Combination Technologies$

Andreas Schilling

22 Aug. 2024

2 min read

A Case for Diffractive Combination Technologies

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.

ID & Secure Documents

Chander S Jeena

22 Aug. 2024

4 min read

News in Brief

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.

News

Chander S Jeena

22 Aug. 2024

2 min read

Banknotes Break New Ground with Holograms

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

Currency Free Free

Chander S Jeena

22 Aug. 2024

3 min read

HATs Off to Holographic Tweezers

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).

Technical Features

Chander S Jeena

22 Aug. 2024

3 min read

Hueck Folien Takes Major Strides Toward Eco-Neutral Production

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.

Technical Features

Chander S Jeena

22 Aug. 2024

3 min read

Introducing the Comprehensive Liquor Tax Stamp in India: THTT

At the Optical & Digital Document Security™ (ODDS) 2024 conference held in Lisbon earlier this year, Dr Sajan Ambadiyil from the Centre for Development of Imaging Technology (C-DIT), Government of Kerala, India, unveiled a new liquor tax stamp, the THTT (Taggant, Hologram, Track and Trace). The THTT represents a significant advancement in the State Excise Department’s efforts to combat illicit trade and protect excise revenue within the liquor industry.

Technical Features

Chander S Jeena

22 Aug. 2024

4 min read

De La Rue Authentication Achieves Record Sales, Amid Concerns

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.

Companies

Chander S Jeena

18 July 2024

2 min read

THCO Call for Papers and IHMA Awards Nominations

Reconnaissance International is already preparing for The Holography Conference™, which will take place this year online from 12 to 13 November. The Call for Papers is now open, and delegates are invited to submit a proposal by 13 September (holographyconference.com/call-for-papers/).

Events

Chander S Jeena

18 July 2024

3 min read

Swave Announces World’s First ‘True’ Dynamic Holographic Display Chips

Holographic projection startup Swave Photonics (a new Imec and VUB spin-off) has announced its development of the world’s first 3D holographic display technology for compact extended reality (XR) form factors like smart glasses. Swave’s Holographic eXtended Reality (HXR) establishes a new advanced display technology, producing the world’s smallest pixel with a pixel pitch of less than 300nm – small enough to steer light and sculpt high-resolution images.

Displays

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