Latest News

645 articles online

All 3D Printing Appointments Art & Design AR & VR Associations Authentication Strategy Awards Banknotes Brand Protection Case Studies Collaborations Companies Currency Displays Editorial Events Free Holographic Optical Element (HOE) Holography ID & Secure Documents Interviews IOTA (IHMA) IOTA Members Listing Machines & Resins Medical Imaging Mergers & Acquisitions Nano-Optics News Optical Security Origination Technology Packaging Security Foils Strategy Studies, Reports Sustainability Tax Stamps Technical Features

Chander S Jeena

18 July 2024

1 min read

Hazen Sustainable Innovation at Global Platforms

In last month’s issue, we reported a few holographic sustainable innovations showcased by industry players at Luxe Pack New York, held in May.

Companies

Chander S Jeena

18 July 2024

3 min read

Japan Begins New Journey with Hologram Banknotes

On 3 July 2024, the Bank of Japan (BoJ) issued a new series of banknotes carrying holographic portraits. In the first design change in 20 years, the 10,000, 5,000, and 1,000 yen bills contain what appears to be a different stereographic portrait.

Currency

Chander S Jeena

12 June 2024

2 min read

A Moon Landing Launch of Nanoswitch™

On 20 July 1969, more than 500 million people worldwide watched the Moon landing, the ‘great leap for mankind’ – a technical feat that opened new horizons for humanity.

Currency

Chander S Jeena

12 June 2024

1 min read

Reconnaissance Launches Reference Glossary for Anticounterfeiting Industry

Reconnaissance International – the leading global source of business intelligence on currency, identity, authentication and traceability – has unveiled a new industry reference glossary.

Companies

Chander S Jeena

12 June 2024

2 min read

Meta Materials Layoff 80% Workforce, Seeks New Capital or Buyer

Meta Materials, a materials and nanotechnology specialist that acquired the security features company Nanotech Security Corp in 2021, has announced an 80% workforce reduction, citing challenges with liquidity and securing additional financing. It is understood that most of the workforce of over 100 has already been let go.

Companies

Chander S Jeena

12 June 2024

2 min read

New Authentication Contract for De La Rue; Sale on the Cards

De La Rue, a longstanding Microsoft partner, has recently signed a five- year renewal contract to provide authentication products to Microsoft’s OEM, Retail, and Xbox channels. The company has been fulfilling this role for several years. Under the agreement, De La Rue will continue to deliver solutions to Microsoft’s partners worldwide.

Companies

Chander S Jeena

12 June 2024

2 min read

A Message From the Incoming Editor

My name is Chander S Jeena, and I am honoured to introduce myself as the new Editor of Holography News® (HN).

Editorial

Philippe Gentet

12 June 2024

4 min read

Snapshot CHIMERA™ Holographic Portraits

For 60 years, high-energy pulsed lasers have made it possible to create incredibly lifelike portraits of living individuals in just a few nanoseconds. The original transmission master hologram (H1) was then replicated to produce a second reflection hologram (H2) at a 1:1 scale, offering limited full parallax and visible with white light.

Technical Features

Chander S Jeena

12 June 2024

2 min read

Texas Hospital First to Use Holobox for Connecting Patients

Crescent Regional Hospital (CRH) in Lancaster, Texas, has become the first hospital in the US to use Holobox holographic technology from Holoconnects to connect remote patients.

Medical Imaging

Chander S Jeena

12 June 2024

6 min read

OVDs Shine at Global Forums

Optical technologies, including holograms, continue to garner global accolades of , recently winning several awards at different events. From high-security applications to packaging, the technology is once again demonstrating its diverse range and colour in securing the world’s best brands, documents and banknotes.

Free Technical Features Free

Chander S Jeena

12 June 2024

3 min read

Holographic Displays Offer a Glimpse of How We Will See the World

Researchers are one step closer to a new era of immersive displays as they use holography to blend the real and virtual worlds that can be viewed through ordinary eyeglasses. This advance, spearheaded by Princeton University researchers and reported on the university website, promises to revolutionise how we experience visual media.

AR & VR

Chander S Jeena

12 June 2024

2 min read

Kerala Introduces Hologram for Certificate Attestation

Following the increasing incidence of fake certificate attestation, NoRKA-Roots, the field agency of the Department of Non-Resident Keralites Affairs (NoRKA), which acts as an interface between the Non-Residents of Keralites (NoRKs) and the Government of Kerala, has introduced a new hologram-embedded adhesive label for the attestation of certificates of candidates from the Indian state.

ID & Secure Documents

Chander S Jeena

12 June 2024

3 min read

Holographic Sustainable Innovations Showcase at LuxePack

Market experts say the demand for sustainable solutions in the US is growing because of regulatory pressures and brands looking to reduce packaging weight while keeping the product secure and aesthetically appealing. Experts see high demand for cold foil in the US market, as the technology enables them to be competitive and deliver good results regarding metallised décor.

Technical Features

Chander S Jeena

20 May 2024

1 min read

Pearl Group Introduces Advanced Holographic Labels

Pearl Group, a global leader in polyurethane insulation solutions, has launched new tamperproof labels with holograms and drum-specific QR codes across its entire product range.

Companies

Chander S Jeena

20 May 2024

3 min read

Improved SLMs Make for Better Holographic Displays

Spatial Light Modulators (SLMs), devices that convert electrical signals into modulated light, enable a range of applications in optical imaging, information processing and communications. Now, improvements in the technology are leading a company based in Leuven, Belgium to new applications in holography.

Technical Features

Chander S Jeena

20 May 2024

4 min read

Optical Innovation Meets Commercial Maturity – ODDS 2024

Nestled among seven hills overlooking the Tagus River, Portugal’s vibrant capital city, Lisbon, hosted the Optical & Digital Document Security™ 2024 conference from 8-10 April.

Events Free Free

Chander S Jeena

20 May 2024

2 min read

Ceres Holographics’ Multi-Display Innovation

Ceres Holographics is hoping to disrupt current technology in the automotive display industry with what it claims to be the world’s first in-plane heads-up display (HUD), featuring multiple transparent displays on a single windshield.

Companies

Chander S Jeena

20 May 2024

1 min read

Nitto Announces Strategic Investment in TruLife Optics

Global materials manufacturer Nitto Denko Corp (headquartered in Japan) has announced the acquisition of an undisclosed stake in TruLife Optics (headquartered in the UK), which specialises in the design, prototyping, mass production, and integration of holographic optical elements (HOEs) for wearable augmented reality devices.

Companies

Chander S Jeena

20 May 2024

2 min read

Reconnaissance Announces New Editor

Reconnaissance International, publisher of Holography News® (HN), is delighted to announce the appointment of Chander S Jeena as the new editor of HN.

Companies

Chander S Jeena

20 May 2024

2 min read

HoloSurge Secures Largest Grant in Recent EU History

HoloSurge, a consortium of 14 European technology and health leaders, has clinched €8.9 million in research and innovation grants, one of the most significant in recent EU history.

Companies

Latest News

Sign Up to Holography & Optical Technology News™ Weekly