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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

Chander S Jeena

22 Jan. 2025

5 min read

Optical Security Features on Banknotes

In the November 2024 issues of Holography News™, we covered banknotes featuring optical innovations from Samoa, Lesotho, Bermuda, and Cambodia.

Currency

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).

Editorial Free Free

Chander S Jeena

22 Jan. 2025

2 min read

WiMi Develops a Hybrid CPU-FPGA Quantum AI Simulator

WiMi Hologram Cloud Inc (NASDAQ: WiMi), a global hologram augmented reality (AR) technology provider, has announced the development of a hybrid CPU- FPGA quantum AI simulator.

AR & VR

Chander S Jeena

22 Jan. 2025

2 min read

Holographic Stickers to Fight Air Pollution

The Supreme Court of India is considering making hologram-based, colour-coded stickers (HCCS) for vehicles mandatory nationwide. This comes amid growing concerns about pollution, with an increasing trend in the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi, the country’s capital. The court noted that of the approximately 2.7 million vehicles in Delhi, only 1.7-1.8 million had these HCCS, which are crucial for identifying vehicles using sub-par fuel on high-pollution days.

Technical Features

Chander S Jeena

22 Jan. 2025

2 min read

ASPA Announces 6th Traceability and Authentication Forum

The Authentication Solution Providers’ Association (ASPA), in collaboration with The Rise (event management firm), has announced the next edition of its flagship event, the Traceability & Authentication Forum™ (TAF).

Events

$Low-Cost, High-Volume Diffractive Lens Array for Optical Document Security$

Chander S Jeena

22 Jan. 2025

2 min read

Low-Cost, High-Volume Diffractive Lens Array for Optical Document Security

Advances in optical security technologies are crucial in combating counterfeiting, particularly for government issued documents and banknotes. A recent development in this field is the creation of a high-numerical-aperture (NA) multilevel diffractive microlens array (MLA) that operates across multiple wavelengths.

Technical Features

Chander S Jeena

22 Jan. 2025

5 min read

Holography Features at CES 2025

CES® (short for the Consumer Electronics Show) is justifiably referred to as the most influential technology event in the world. It is the proving ground for breakthrough technologies and global innovators. CES 2025 was held at the Las Vegas Convention Center from 7-10 January 2025.

Technical Features

Chander S Jeena

22 Jan. 2025

2 min read

IOTA Heads to Europe

With the new branding, the International Optical Technologies Association (IOTA) – formerly the International Hologram Manufacturers Association (IHMA) – is expanding its advocacy of the optical security technologies ecosystem.

IOTA (IHMA)

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

5 min read

A Glimpse from High Security Printing Asia in Thailand

The 20th Reconnaissance High Security Printing™ Asia (HSP-Asia) conference marked two decades of excellence in security printing. Held from 2–4 December 2024 in Bangkok, Thailand, the event underscored its role as a premier platform for innovation and collaboration in currency, identity, and anticounterfeiting.

Events

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

4 min read

2024 – A Year in Headlines

Meta’s new sustainable brand protection label; new members boost IHMA board...

Editorial

Chander S Jeena

23 Dec. 2024

3 min read

News in Brief

French company LUVALO Security Products has announced a partnership with HOLO3D FRANCE, under which LUVALO’s global sales network, customer base, and solution development capabilities will be fused with H3D’stechnical expertise and production capabilities, particularly in the field of holography.

News

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MIT and Holography: An Ongoing Relationship

Farewell to the Queen: Belize Unveils New Banknotes

Holograms and AI Create Uncrackable Optical Encryption System

News in Brief

Dynamic Multicolour Luminescent Materials for Optical Anticounterfeiting

Optical Security Features on Banknotes

Editorial – Holography News Adopts a New Name

WiMi Develops a Hybrid CPU-FPGA Quantum AI Simulator

Holographic Stickers to Fight Air Pollution

ASPA Announces 6th Traceability and Authentication Forum

Low-Cost, High-Volume Diffractive Lens Array for Optical Document Security

Holography Features at CES 2025

IOTA Heads to Europe

ZEISS and tesa Join Forces in Advanced Holography Applications

A Glimpse from High Security Printing Asia in Thailand

Toppan Targets $326 Million Acquisitions in 2025

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

Festive Season, New Year and Print Calendar

2024 – A Year in Headlines

News in Brief

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