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Chander S Jeena

13 July 2025

2 min read

Global Leaders Join IOTA to Shape Future of Optical Security

Last month, the International Optical Technologies Association (IOTA) announced its newest member – SATORIS of Lithuania. It has now announced the addition of a further four prominent new members: SICPA, TOPTICAL, Q&T Hi-Tech, and XRD Nano.

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Chander S Jeena

19 June 2025

7 min read

Spotlight on Award-Winning Optical Security Innovations

Optical security innovations continued to win global recognition. Recent award ceremonies across the currency, identity, and packaging sectors have highlighted how these innovations continue to protect these. In this article, Holography & Optical Technology News™ (HOT News) reviews several of the award-winning developments.

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Chander S Jeena

18 May 2025

3 min read

Pokémon Turns 30 with Optical Security at Heart

If you’re a Pokémon fan, you’ve probably heard that ‘Pokémon TCG: Journey Together’ has been released recently and is now available at the Pokémon Centre (the official website), local card shops, and select retailers in themed boxes, bundles, and booster packs.

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Francis Tuffy

27 March 2025

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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.

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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.

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Chander S Jeena

22 Jan. 2025

3 min read

Editorial – Holography News Adopts a New Name

In Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, Juliet asks, ‘What’s in a name?’. Her words suggest that names are merely labels, holding little significance in defining the essence of a thing. Yet, names can profoundly shape perceptions, signal identity, and set expectations. With this in mind, I want to update you about a pivotal moment for Holography News® (HN), which is adopting a new name: Holography & Optical Technology News® (HOT News).

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Chander S Jeena

23 Dec. 2024

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Festive Season, New Year and Print Calendar

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.

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Francis Tuffy

20 Nov. 2024

5 min read

Bio-Inspired Optical Security Design

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.

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Chander S Jeena

16 Oct. 2024

4 min read

Green Investments, Bold Innovations: Industry’s Path to a Sustainable Future

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.

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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

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.

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Chander S Jeena

18 July 2024

2 min read

Ceres and Eastman Unveil First Integrated Holographic Windscreen

Ceres Holographics, in collaboration with Eastman Chemical Group, a renowned name in chemical solutions, has unveiled the industry’s first fully integrated windshield featuring multiple holographic optical elements (HOEs) inside a single laminate construct.

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Chander S Jeena

12 June 2024

6 min read

OVDs Shine at Global Forums

Optical technologies, including holograms, continue to garner global accolades of , recently winning several awards at different events. From high-security applications to packaging, the technology is once again demonstrating its diverse range and colour in securing the world’s best brands, documents and banknotes.

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Chander S Jeena

20 May 2024

4 min read

Optical Innovation Meets Commercial Maturity – ODDS 2024

Nestled among seven hills overlooking the Tagus River, Portugal’s vibrant capital city, Lisbon, hosted the Optical & Digital Document Security™ 2024 conference from 8-10 April.

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Micaal Sidorov

24 April 2024

10 min read

The SIR – the Next Frontier in Security Images

The International Hologram Manufacturers Association (IHMA), which 20 years ago launched the Hologram Image Register (HIR) – often described as the ‘jewel in the crown’ for the trade body – has recently expanded the register to incorporate all optically v variable security images. The result is the Security Image Register (SIR), the only database of its kind for the security community, which safeguards copyright and helps deter attempt to copy security images, inadvertently or otherwise.

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Micaal Sidorov

28 March 2024

2 min read

Crane to Acquire OpSec

US-based Crane NXT, whose subsidiaries include Crane Currency, Crane Authentication and Crane Payment Innovations, has announced it has signed a definitive agreement with Investcorp Technology Partners to acquire OpSec Security for $270 million in cash, subject to customary adjustments.

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Micaal Sidorov

20 Feb. 2024

3 min read

Packaging Solutions from India Point to More Sustainable Holography

Uflex is India’s largest multinational working in flexible packaging materials. It is a global polymer science company with a turnover of $1.7 billion, and is one of India’s leading providers of holographic solutions used in brand protection, brand enhancement and anti-counterfeiting across a range of industries.

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Micaal Sidorov

17 Jan. 2024

3 min read

Holograms on Banknotes

In this episode of the Holograms on Banknotes series, we report on the latest issues from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), East Caribbean and Tonga.

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Micaal Sidorov

17 Jan. 2024

4 min read

ZEISS Showcases Multifunctional Smart Glass Technology

The optics and optoelectronics giant ZEISS has launched its Multifunctional Smart Glass technology showcasing the equipment and processes for mass production.

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Francis Tuffy

19 Dec. 2023

7 min read

A New Dawn of Sustainability and Innovation

The 30th in the series of The Holography Conference™ (THC), held online on 21-22 November, was opened by Astrid Mitchell, Reconnaissance International, who welcomed the audience and thanked conference partners, the International Hologram Manufacturers Association (IHMA), as well as sponsors XRD nano and Raith Laser Systems, for their continuing support.

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Global Leaders Join IOTA to Shape Future of Optical Security

Spotlight on Award-Winning Optical Security Innovations

Pokémon Turns 30 with Optical Security at Heart

Securing ID Documents Through Holography and Materials Innovations

Welcome the Year of the Snake

Editorial – Holography News Adopts a New Name

Festive Season, New Year and Print Calendar

Bio-Inspired Optical Security Design

Green Investments, Bold Innovations: Industry’s Path to a Sustainable Future

Innovations by XRD Nano in UV Replication and Holography

Banknotes Break New Ground with Holograms

Ceres and Eastman Unveil First Integrated Holographic Windscreen

OVDs Shine at Global Forums

Optical Innovation Meets Commercial Maturity – ODDS 2024

The SIR – the Next Frontier in Security Images

Crane to Acquire OpSec

Packaging Solutions from India Point to More Sustainable Holography

Holograms on Banknotes

ZEISS Showcases Multifunctional Smart Glass Technology

A New Dawn of Sustainability and Innovation

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