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Chander S Jeena

27 March 2025

2 min read

Brand Protection – The Real Choice: Convenience vs Security

The De La Rue’s new express label series calls for thought.

Brand Protection Companies IOTA (IHMA)

Chander S Jeena

27 March 2025

1 min read

A Bold Celebration of Milan’s Creativity and Innovation

In a collaborative development, Banknote Corporation of India (BCA) joined 4Plate, Covestro, Luminescence, and IQ Structures to introduce the Milano card (collectible), a bold celebration of creativity and innovation.

Companies ID & Secure Documents Optical Security

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

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

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

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

23 Dec. 2024

3 min read

ZEISS and tesa Join Forces in Advanced Holography Applications

ZEISS Microoptics, a manufacturer of optical systems and optoelectronics, alongside tesa, a manufacturer of adhesive tapes and self- adhesive product solutions, have announced a collaboration to advance holography technology.

Companies

Chander S Jeena

23 Dec. 2024

2 min read

Toppan Targets $326 Million Acquisitions in 2025

Toppan Holdings - the Japanese-owned global printing, IT and security features and technologies consortium - is considering pursuing acquisitions worth 50 billion yen (approximately $326 million) by the end of fiscal 2025. The goal is to establish its packaging and security operations as significant business pillars abroad, as reported by Nikkei Asia.

Companies

Chander S Jeena

23 Dec. 2024

2 min read

De La Rue Reports Strong Order Book, Equity Sale Talks Underway

De La Rue has announced its half-year results for the six months ending 28 September 2024. The company reported strong financial performance, continued growth in its order book, and strategic development with the proposed sale of its Authentication business to Crane NXT.

Companies

Chander S Jeena

23 Dec. 2024

2 min read

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.

Companies Free Free

Chander S Jeena

23 Dec. 2024

2 min read

GOOD LUCK Labels from Suzhou Image

Suzhou Image Technology (SIT) has introduced its new eco-friendly product, the ‘GOOD LUCK Optical Anticounterfeiting Label’. Designed for glass bottles, this label merges aesthetics with security, ensuring an eye-catching and protective solution for brands.

Companies

Chander S Jeena

20 Nov. 2024

1 min read

Scientific Games Scratch Holographic Innovation

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.

Companies

Chander S Jeena

20 Nov. 2024

2 min read

Toppan Acquires HID Citizen Identity Solutions

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.

Companies

Chander S Jeena

20 Nov. 2024

2 min read

Crane Continues Acquisitions, Acquires Assets of TruTag

Continuing its acquisition trail, Crane NXT has now bought the smart packaging assets of California-based ‘TruTag Technologies’.

Companies

Chander S Jeena

20 Nov. 2024

2 min read

Hazen Paper Scores Another Holographic Slam Dunk

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.

Companies

Chander S Jeena

16 Oct. 2024

2 min read

Crane Spreads Its Wings in Authentication

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

Companies

Chander S Jeena

16 Oct. 2024

2 min read

Foil Industry Welcomes New Entrant: API Transfer Technologies

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

Companies

Chander S Jeena

16 Oct. 2024

1 min read

Morphotonics Gets Series B Funding and Appoints New CEO

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.

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