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Chander S Jeena

20 May 2024

4 min read

Holography: Securing Victory in the Battle to Protect IP

Dr Mark Deakes, chair of the International Hologram Manufacturers Association (IHMA), says holography is crucial in protecting intellectual property (IP) rights in the modern era.

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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

IHMA Appoints New Chairman

The International Hologram Manufacturers Association (IHMA) has announced a new chair and board members as it expands its operations.

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Micaal Sidorov

28 March 2024

1 min read

IHMA Membership Open to All OVD Suppliers

Following the launch of the International Hologram Manufacturers Association’s expanded Security Image Register (SIR) in January, a proposal was made to extend membership criteria and amend the IHMA articles of association to encompass all security OVD (optical variable device) suppliers. This has now been unanimously adopted.

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Micaal Sidorov

28 March 2024

2 min read

IHMA Targets China Expansion

The International Hologram Manufacturer’s Association (IHMA) is stepping up its presence in China in a move to boost growth and promote the technology’s benefits to brand owners, government authorities and sector suppliers.

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Micaal Sidorov

20 Feb. 2024

2 min read

SIR Webinar Announced

Following the expansion of the secure registry of holographic images and its relaunch as the Security Image Register (SIR) last month, the IHMA has announced it will be holding a webinar focusing on the SIR and its benefits for suppliers and their customers on 17 April.

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Micaal Sidorov

17 Jan. 2024

2 min read

New Members Boost IHMA Board

The International Hologram Manufacturers Association (IHMA) has announced changes to its executive board as it invests in strengthening its position as a leading authority on commercial authentication, ID security and packaging augmentation technologies.

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Micaal Sidorov

17 Jan. 2024

3 min read

New Technology Developments Lead Hologram Growth in 2024

Developments in new anti-counterfeit technologies will help support the growth of holograms in 2024, according to Dr Paul Dunn, chair of the International Hologram Manufacturers Association (IHMA).

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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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Francis Tuffy

19 Dec. 2023

3 min read

Excellence in Holography Awards 2023 - Winners

The International Hologram Manufacturers Association (IHMA) awards have put sustainability and innovation at the heart of global holographic growth and success.

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Francis Tuffy

19 Dec. 2023

3 min read

New IHMA Security Image Register Launched

The Hologram Image Register (HIR), established by the International Hologram Manufacturers Association (IHMA) to help safeguard hologram copyright and underpin the use of holograms in authentication and security printing, has been extended and relaunched as the Security Image Register (SIR).

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Francis Tuffy

10 Aug. 2023

2 min read

IHMA Services

In June 2023’s edition of the International Hologram Manufacturers’ Association (IHMA) patent newsletter, just under 100 patents are listed; among them are two patents from the Korea Electronics Technology Institute.

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Francis Tuffy

25 July 2023

2 min read

IHMA Services

In May 2023’s edition of the International Hologram Manufacturers’ Association (IHMA) patent newsletter more than 100 patents are listed, among them two from semiconductor wafer processing equipment manufacturer, AMS International, in the Holographic Displays section of the newsletter.

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Francis Tuffy

25 June 2023

2 min read

IHMA Services

In April 2023’s edition of the International Hologram Manufacturers’ Association (IHMA) patent newsletter more than 80 patents are listed, among them a method for anti-counterfeiting printed material from the National Printing Bureau (Japan).

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Francis Tuffy

25 June 2023

2 min read

IHMA Responds to EC Report on Brand Protection

The International Hologram Manufacturers Association (IHMA) has commented on the European Commission’s ‘Report on the Protection and Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) in Third Countries’, saying that it opens opportunities for anti-counterfeiting security devices such as holograms in developing countries.

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Francis Tuffy

25 May 2023

2 min read

Reconnaissance and IHMA Secretariat See New and Familiar Faces

A membership organisation on the scale of the International Hologram Manufacturers Association (IHMA), representing most of the world’s leading hologram companies, needs the backing of an active secretariat to deliver its range of member services, support its planned expansion and forge new industry collaborations.

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Francis Tuffy

1 May 2023

7 min read

The IHMA: Driving 30 Years of Hologram Growth

Established in 1993, the International Hologram Manufacturers Association (IHMA) has evolved into a global voice on authentication and security devices. Now, five former chairs – and one general secretary – reflect on 30 years of holography growth while offering a glimpse of an exciting future for the technology.

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Micaal Sidorov – General Secretary of the IHMA

24 March 2023

2 min read

IHMA AGM Reports Progress on Several Fronts

The International Hologram Manufacturers Association (IHMA) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 28 February. Those present included current Chairman Paul Dunn, newly appointed General Secretary Micaal Sidorov, Board Members Corinne Murcia (SURYS), Mark Deakes (De La Rue) and Ondrej Fedorchak (Optaglio) as well as representatives from Process Color, OpSec Security, Authentication Solutions Providers Association (ASPA), Centro Grafico, Computer Holography Centre, Papierfabrik Louisenthal and ITW Imagenta.

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Francis Tuffy

22 Feb. 2023

2 min read

IHMA Services

In December 2022’s edition of the IHMA patent newsletter more than 85 patents are listed, among them a method from Chungnam National University Industry Academic Foundation. This includes a security element comprising a liquid crystal reference of nematic phase and a liquid crystal in which the orientation is patterned.

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Francis Tuffy

26 Jan. 2023

3 min read

Singularity Hologram – the Mastering Winner

The process of holographic mastering can be a combination of art and science, which makes it interesting to explore the thinking behind the subject matter chosen by the originator.

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Holography: Securing Victory in the Battle to Protect IP

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IHMA Appoints New Chairman

IHMA Membership Open to All OVD Suppliers

IHMA Targets China Expansion

SIR Webinar Announced

New Members Boost IHMA Board

New Technology Developments Lead Hologram Growth in 2024

A New Dawn of Sustainability and Innovation

Excellence in Holography Awards 2023 - Winners

New IHMA Security Image Register Launched

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IHMA Responds to EC Report on Brand Protection

Reconnaissance and IHMA Secretariat See New and Familiar Faces

The IHMA: Driving 30 Years of Hologram Growth

IHMA AGM Reports Progress on Several Fronts

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