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Chander S Jeena

27 March 2025

5 min read

News in Brief

Crane NXT has secured its first micro- optics contract through the OpSec Security channel with a luxury perfume brand.

News

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

3 min read

Optical Security Features Continue on Banknotes

In the January and February 2025 issues of Holography & Optical Technology News™, we covered banknotes featuring optical innovations from Argentina, Mauritius, Romania, Kazakhstan, the Philippines, Kenya, China, the Falklands, and Belize.

Currency Optical Security Technical Features

27 March 2025

2 min read

Holograms Enhance Efficiency and Precision in 3D Printing

Researchers from EPFL’s Laboratory of Applied Photonic Devices, led by Christophe Moser, in collaboration with Jesper Glückstad’s team at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU), have revealed a breakthrough in 3D printing.

3D Printing AR & VR Technical Features

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

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

Latest News

News in Brief

Brand Protection – The Real Choice: Convenience vs Security

Optical Security Features Continue on Banknotes

Holograms Enhance Efficiency and Precision in 3D Printing

A Bold Celebration of Milan’s Creativity and Innovation

ASPA Hosts Traceability and Authentication Forum

De La Rue Introduces Express Secure Labels

Style and Innovation Meet in Milan

A New Lens on Health: Honeywell Unveils Digital Holographic Microscopy

Radiant Opto-Electronics Completes Acquisition of NILT

Securing ID Documents Through Holography and Materials Innovations

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

IOTA Announces Inaugural Leadership

Security Applications of Metasurface Holograms with Colour Print Features

Awards Recognise Importance of Optical Security

Welcome the Year of the Snake

Sanyo Introduces HILUCIS

News in Brief

Holographic Endoscope Illuminating the Brain

Luminit Strengthens Technical Leadership to Advance Optics

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