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Francis Tuffy

22 Feb. 2023

2 min read

ODDS Conference Hits the Phygital Nerve

The programme for the second Optical and Digital Document Security (ODDS) conference is now available, demonstrating the importance of this event in bringing together people involved in developing digital systems for identity and financial transactions with the more traditional security document community. The conference will be on 17-19 April 2023 in Prague, Czech Republic.

Events ID & Secure Documents

Francis Tuffy

22 Feb. 2023

4 min read

Disney’s Still Curious About Holograms

It shouldn’t come as any surprise to anyone who has seen Disney movies or visited any of their theme parks that the corporation takes holograms – both physical and digital – very seriously. The love affair between Disney and holograms goes back more than 40 years and shows no sign of breaking up.

Art & Design Companies Displays

Francis Tuffy

22 Feb. 2023

2 min read

Machine-Readable Holograms from IQ Structures

IQ Structures, a research and production organisation focused on nanotechnology engineering, part of the IQS Group, has introduced holograms that can be authenticated automatically. All it takes is a normal light and a mobile phone app.

Brand Protection ID & Secure Documents Technical Features

Francis Tuffy

22 Feb. 2023

2 min read

Holograms to Maintain Growth in 2023

Commercial holograms will maintain robust growth in 2023 despite the global challenges, says Dr Paul Dunn, chair of the International Hologram Manufacturers Association (IHMA).

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Francis Tuffy

22 Feb. 2023

5 min read

News in Brief

1 February, 2023 was a special day and a milestone in the history of LEONHARD KURZ – a pioneer in the mass commercialisation of holography for both security and decorative applications.

News

Francis Tuffy

26 Jan. 2023

1 min read

Centro Grafico Joins All4Labels Group

Centro Grafico DG was founded in 1970 and since then has established a reputation for quality and reliability in commercial holography.

Companies News

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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Francis Tuffy

26 Jan. 2023

5 min read

Predictions for 2023 – a Very Personal Take on the Year Ahead

If the industry needed further evidence that holographic technology is in a strong and healthy condition, it need look no further than the range and quality of nominations for the ‘Excellence in Holography 2022 Awards’, which were presented at The Holography Conference Online in December 2022.

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Francis Tuffy

26 Jan. 2023

5 min read

News in Brief

Chinese scientists have developed a powerful laser that could be the key to cutting-edge hologram technology, as reported by Interesting Engineering. The laser pen can write in the air to produce patterns.

Francis Tuffy

26 Jan. 2023

3 min read

3D Zero Order Imaging – the People’s Choice

As is the tradition, the winners of the Excellence in Holography 2022 Awards were judged by Board members of the International Hologram Manufacturers Association (IHMA) and presented as part of The Holography Conference Online.

Events Technical Features

Francis Tuffy

26 Jan. 2023

2 min read

ISDH and the CHIMERA™ Hologram Contest

The International Symposium on Display Holography (ISDH) was postponed due to COVID-19 but, as Philippe Gentet of the Hologram Forum announced at the Holography Conference Online last month, the 12th ISDN is now scheduled to take place at the Ambassador Seoul, Korea, from 26 June to 1 July 2023.

Events

Francis Tuffy

26 Jan. 2023

4 min read

Holography Features at CES 2023

CES® is justifiably referred to as the most influential technology event in the world — the proving ground for breakthrough technologies and global innovators. This year, CES 2023 was hosted at its usual venue of the Las Vegas Convention Center, running at full capacity for the first time since before the pandemic.

Events

Francis Tuffy

26 Jan. 2023

4 min read

MIT Shows Strengths in Physical and Digital Holography

Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have built a formidable reputation for developing physical holographic origination techniques.

Displays Origination Technology Technical Features

Francis Tuffy

26 Jan. 2023

2 min read

IHMA Services

In November 2022’s edition of the IHMA patent newsletter more than 100 patents are listed, including Japan telecoms service provider KDDI’s patent titled ‘Computer Composite Hologram generation apparatus, method and programme’.

IOTA (IHMA)

Francis Tuffy

22 Dec. 2022

5 min read

Review of 2022 – A Bounce Followed By a Flop

A review of this year's headlines.

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Alan Hodgson

21 Nov. 2022

5 min read

The Metaverse as a Business Driver

Dr Alan Hodgson, a consultant in technologies for secure documents, looks at the implications of the evolution of the Metaverse from the perspective of holography and 3D displays.

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Francis Tuffy

21 Nov. 2022

9 min read

Holograms Continue To Coin It!

Across the world, mints continue to recognise the eye-catching appeal of holograms for their commemorative coin programmes for the collectors’ market, says Dr Paul Dunn, chair of the IHMA.

Art & Design

Francis Tuffy

21 Nov. 2022

2 min read

Excitement Growing for THC Online™ 2022

The programme is set, the nominations for awards are in, the speakers are getting ready, all that’s needed now is for more participants to get online and register for The Holography Conference™ Online (THCO), which takes place 5-6 December!

Events

Francis Tuffy

21 Nov. 2022

2 min read

Stensborg Launches Desktop R2P NanoImprinter

It’s been three years since Stensborg A/S launched the HoloPrint® uniA6 DT, and now an improved version, the Desktop R2P NanoImprinter, is available for customers to order.

Companies

Linda Law

21 Nov. 2022

4 min read

HoloCenter Moves to Kingston, New York – A New Era

Holography News™ has been a keen follower of the formation and progress of the HoloCenter. With news of the center’s relocation and activities, Executive Director Linda Law brings us up to date on the art’s scene in the US and beyond.

Art & Design

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ODDS Conference Hits the Phygital Nerve

Disney’s Still Curious About Holograms

Machine-Readable Holograms from IQ Structures

Holograms to Maintain Growth in 2023

News in Brief

Centro Grafico Joins All4Labels Group

Singularity Hologram – the Mastering Winner

Predictions for 2023 – a Very Personal Take on the Year Ahead

News in Brief

3D Zero Order Imaging – the People’s Choice

ISDH and the CHIMERA™ Hologram Contest

Holography Features at CES 2023

MIT Shows Strengths in Physical and Digital Holography

IHMA Services

Review of 2022 – A Bounce Followed By a Flop

The Metaverse as a Business Driver

Holograms Continue To Coin It!

Excitement Growing for THC Online™ 2022

Stensborg Launches Desktop R2P NanoImprinter

HoloCenter Moves to Kingston, New York – A New Era

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