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Chander S Jeena

20 Nov. 2024

2 min read

When Holograms, AI, and God Take on Trash

Taiwan, once known as ‘Garbage Island’, is now leading the example for many countries as a recycling leader. In 1993, from a collection rate for trash of just 70%, it now has an impressive recycling rate of 55% and recycles 73% of its plastic, thanks to its various policy measures. This article highlights a few from an industry perspective.

Technical Features

Chander S Jeena

16 Oct. 2024

4 min read

News in Brief

OpSec Security and SAKATA INX Corporation, a provider of performance products, have announced the launch of a new company called SAKATA Brand Solutions (SBS) Co. Ltd.

News

Chander S Jeena

16 Oct. 2024

3 min read

IHMA Continues Strategic Diversification with New Name

As part of its ongoing strategy to broaden its scope and realign its identity to better serve evolving markets and new technology frontiers, the International Hologram Manufacturers Association (IHMA) has initiated a renaming process. This marks a pivotal moment for the association as it continues to evolve alongside the holography and optical security industries.

IOTA (IHMA)

Chander S Jeena

16 Oct. 2024

2 min read

Tech Talk Bridging Academia and Anti-Counterfeiting Innovation

In response to the alarming rise in counterfeiting incidents in India and the pressing need to bridge the gap between academic research and the anticounterfeiting industry, the International Hologram Manufacturers Association (IHMA) joined hands with Reinforce Intellectual Property Association (RIPA) for an awareness program.

Technical Features

Chander S Jeena

16 Oct. 2024

4 min read

Green Investments, Bold Innovations: Industry’s Path to a Sustainable Future

As sustainability takes centre stage in boardroom discussions, industry stakeholders are implementing innovative eco-friendly initiatives. This article highlights some of the key developments shaping the path towards a greener future.

Free Free

Aftab Baloch

16 Oct. 2024

3 min read

A Growing Field with Promising Potential

In Pakistan, interest in holography is gaining momentum, fuelled by advances in digital technology, expanding internet accessibility, and a growing recognition of its potential for innovation across various sectors. The article explores a few recent developments.

Technical Features

Chander S Jeena

16 Oct. 2024

2 min read

Crane Spreads Its Wings in Authentication

Crane NXT has signed a definitive agreement with De La Rue to acquire its authentication business for £300 million, subject to customary adjustments.

Companies

Chander S Jeena

16 Oct. 2024

2 min read

Foil Industry Welcomes New Entrant: API Transfer Technologies

API Foilmakers, an Aldus Company, has officially announced the launch of a new company—API Transfer Technologies (ATT).

Companies

Chander S Jeena

16 Oct. 2024

1 min read

Morphotonics Gets Series B Funding and Appoints New CEO

Morphotonics is a leader in large-area nanoimprinting, a technology that allows for the mass production of nano-lenses. The company is experiencing a growth spurt at the moment, and, as this article shows, while the techniques used by Morphotonics will be familiar to developers of optical security devices, the applications may not.

Companies

Chander S Jeena

16 Oct. 2024

4 min read

From Ocean to Venus, Butterflies, Chameleon and Meadow

At the recent Global Currency Forum (GCF) in Oman, industry players showcased new security threads on themes ranging from butterflies, chameleons, meadows, and ocean to Venus.

Currency

Chander S Jeena

24 Sept. 2024

4 min read

News In Brief

Morgan Adhesives Company (Mactac®), a Lintec subsidiary, has introduced its new label material, rainbow holographic polypropylene, as part of its precise program.

News

Chander S Jeena

24 Sept. 2024

2 min read

VividQ Scoops $7.5 Million to Turn Normal Displays into Holographic

VividQ has recently raised an additional $7.5 million in Series A funding, bringing the company’s total funding to over $30 million. The funding round was led by Foresight Group LLP and included new investors such as GameTech Ventures, NY-based Ruttenberg Gordon Investments (RGI), and existing investors.

Companies

Chander S Jeena

24 Sept. 2024

2 min read

Phase Holographic Imaging Lists on OTCQB, Opening Doors to US Investors

Sweden-based biotech company Phase Holographic Imaging (PHI AB) will now be trading on the US OTCQB Venture Market (OTCQB: PHIXF), in addition to its primary listing on the Swedish Spotlight market. The OTCQB is the mid-tier over-the-counter (OTC) equity market, which lists primarily early- stage and developing companies in the US and international markets.

Medical Imaging

Chander S Jeena

24 Sept. 2024

2 min read

IHMA Member Services – Patent Newsletter

The International Hologram Manufacturers Association (IHMA) patent newsletter provides crucial insights to its members. In the July 2024 edition of the patent newsletter, over 90 patents were featured, highlighting the latest advancements in the evolving field of holography, which spans security, display technologies, and scientific tools. The articles explain the patent landscape.

IOTA (IHMA)

Chander S Jeena

24 Sept. 2024

1 min read

HSP Asia Heads to Thailand – Registration Now Open, Submit Your Award Entries

Reconnaissance, publishers of Holography News™ and organisers of the High Security Printing™ (HSP) conferences, has announced that registration is now open for the upcoming HSP Asia event, scheduled for 2-4 December 2024, in Bangkok, Thailand. Reconnaissance will announce the program details soon.

Events

Chander S Jeena

24 Sept. 2024

3 min read

JPJePlate: Malaysia’s New Hologram-Embedded Plates for EVs

As part of Malaysia’s pilot initiative to implement standardised national number plates, the Ministry of Transport (MOT) and the Road Transport Department (Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan – JPJ) have officially launched the JPJePlate system. The rollout begins with electric vehicles (EVs), and the system is expected to expand to other vehicle categories.

Technical Features

Chander S Jeena

24 Sept. 2024

3 min read

Quantum Holograms Unlock Secure Communications and More

In recent years, quantum physics has revolutionised various fields, from computing to cryptography. Now, holography is entering the quantum world, introducing the concept of quantum holograms that not only allow secure communication but could also improve medical imaging.

Medical Imaging Technical Features

Philip Gentet

24 Sept. 2024

2 min read

AI-Generated Holograms

The emergence of AI has marked the dawn of a new chapter in human history, enabling the generation of text, images, and videos from simple text prompts without requiring prior artistic or technical skills. Recent research shows that holographic technologies can also benefit from advances in AI.

Technical Features

Chander S Jeena

24 Sept. 2024

3 min read

Holography Unlocks Potential for Nanostructures Within Silicon

Researchers at Bilkent University in Turkey have advanced the field of nanotechnology through the application of holographic techniques to fabricate nanostructures deep inside silicon wafers.

Technical Features

Chander S Jeena

24 Sept. 2024

2 min read

More Banknotes with Colour Shift Optics

In the July month issues of Holography News™, we covered Japan’s new banknote series, all three featuring holographic portraits. In the August issue, we covered Morocco’s 50 dirham banknote featuring a TRILUMIC® thread from Hueck Folien and the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) commemorative $50 featuring a hologram.

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