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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.

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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

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).

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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

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