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The Holography Times
An endeavour to protect products and people
When AUTO PIRACY is on rise,
be ahead against counterfeiters by using hi-tech
H O LOGRAM
Can you recognise, which is genuine?
The Holography Times is a quarterly newsletter published by Hologram Manufacturers Association of India (HoMAI)
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Viewpoint
Counterfeiting of auto parts are a big business
in India. According to Automotive Component
Manufacturers Association (ACMA) it account for
close to 35 per cent with a market size of Rs 5300 crore
(US $* 1.17 billion) in the Rs 16,500 crore (US $* 3.6
billion) replacement parts market.
Now, imagine servicing a vehicle with what you think are
high-quality brake pads. But instead of friction material,
the pads are made from compressed grass or sawdust.
Or imagine installing an oil fi lter that contains crunched up
newspapers or rags and no fi lter element.
The problem is how you will distinguish between genuine
and counterfeit parts?
The current issues talks on this line as “AUTO PIRACY: A
RISING BUSINESS”.
Besides this, there are regular features like News Bytes,
Patent News and Industry Updates to keep you informed.
As always, we value your comments and suggestions on
this issue of Holography Times.
With Best Wishes!
C S Jeena
Editor
* 1 US $ = Rs. 45.00 (Average of last 3 month)
In this issue
News Bytes 4-7
Auto piracy: A rising business
8
Roll to roll UV
embossing
technology
12
Tender Updates 15
Notable Transaction 16
Globally
Patents 17-18
Upcoming Events 19
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UK new holographic passport
The passport have been redesigned to help fight identity
theft and fraud
The United Kingdom (UK)
Government have unveiled
a new design passport with
enhanced security features to
fi ght against identity theft and
fraud. This new design passport
is a combination of physical and
electronic security features which
will make it one of the most
secure and trusted documents
in the world, meeting rigorous
international standards, said
“Sarah Rapson, chief executive of
the identity and passport service”.
The enhanced security features
include invisible security chip
inside cover view and a person
details section which is covered
with a transparent fi lm containing
several holograms to protect the
holder’s personal details. The
new 10 year passport will replace
the version upgraded in 2006 and
was to be issued from October
2010, with pages of the passport
containing well-known UK
scenes, including the White Cliffs
of Dover, the Gower Peninsula,
Ben Nevis and the Giant’s
Causeway. De La Rue takes
over the contract for passport
production in October 2010 when
the current contract expires. The
value of the 10-year contract is
£400 million, representing value
for money for the taxpayer by
providing an upgraded product for
less than the previous contract. ■
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
The anatomy: How the new passport will change?
UK passports have contained
an electronic chip with the
owner’s details since 2006.
This will now be invisibly
embedded in a thicker front
cover, rather than in a
separate page as pictured. It
means the chip will be harder
to replace without damaging
the cover.
The passport holder’s details
are now spread over two pages
with two images, one of which
is covered with a transparent
fi lm containing holograms. It
also now appears at the front of
the passport, in common with
other countries in Europe to
help speed up passage through
border controls.
The inside pages now have
a variety of 10 designs
showing well-known UK
landmarks including the
Giant’s Causeway (pictured
right) which stretch across
both pages. The paper used
contains multi-coloured fi bres
which make it more diffi cult
for anyone to copy.
The inside front cover also
has a new design - regularly
changing the images and
making them more detailed
makes it harder for forgers to
copy, although there’s been no
change in the wording, which
still requests permission for
the bearer “to pass freely
without let or hindrance”.
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01. Austria
02. Bosnia
03. Brunei
04. Bulgaria
05. Canada
06. Cape Verde
07. Croatia
08. Czech Republic
S.N. COUNTRY
09. Finland
10. Holland
11. Germany
12. Hungary
13. Greek
14. Iraq
15. Italy
16. Latvia
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17. New Zealand
18. Oman
19. Russian Federation
20. Saudi Arabia
21. South Africa
22. Sri Lanka
23. Sweden
24. Taiwan
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25. UAE
26. UK
27. USA
28. Zimbabwe
29. Pakistan
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News Bytes
Hologram Industries receives the AGEFI prize “Corporate
Governance” for mid caps
Hologram. Industries has been
awarded the “Corporate
Governance” Grand Prize for the
Mid Cap category organized by
AGEFI, the French trade information
and services group for the fi nancial
community.
This distinction recognizes the long-term
commitment of Hologram’s
management and shareholders
to implementing a balanced and
effective system of corporate
governance.
The Company applies the best
practices for corporate governance of
listed companies, adhering to, with
respect to its size and organizational
structure, the recommendations of
the joint report of the French Private
Companies Association (AFEP)
and French Business Confederation
(MEDEF) concerning notably:
• The accountability and integrity
of directors and offi cers;
• Transparency and disclosure of
information;
• Respecting the rights of
shareholders.
Illustrating this commitment, the
Group has a Board of Directors
with four independent directors
out of a total of six members. The
Board of Directors is furthermore
assisted by three special committees
and namely the Audit, Nominating
and Compensation, and Strategy &
Development committees comprised
of independent directors.
Hologram. Industries attaches
considerable importance to the
quality of information provided to
shareholders and notably fi nancial
information. Hugues Souparis,
Hologram. Industries Chairman
and Chief Executive Offi cer,
commented with satisfaction: “We
are particularly honoured to receive
this Prize that recognizes our
commitment to developing lasting
relations between the Group and its
stakeholders and provides further
encouragement to continue our
efforts in this area”.
The AGEFI Corporate Governance
Grand Prize is destined to recognize
issuers, boards of directors and
supervisory boards that effectively
meet the expectations of investors
(principals and agents) in this area,
highlighting noteworthy initiatives in
the fi eld of corporate governance to
strengthen confi dence and promote
the implementation of corporate
governance rules and practices. ■
Source: www.hologram-industries.com
Holostik rank in top 500 best
performing mid size firms in India
Holostik India, one of the
leading hologram producer in
India has been ranked as top 500
best performing mid size fi rms in a
recent survey conducted by “Inc:,
magazine.
Holostik which was founded in 1991
by Mr. U K Gupta have always
being a progressive initiatives for the
introduction and promotion of high
security holograms across the globe.
Inc magazine has ranked Holostik
India at 316. When ‘Inc.’ decided to
wade into the unchartered waters of
midsize enterprises in India, it had a
choice to make between looking at
sales growth over a period of time
and studying the overall performance
of a company. Sales, after all, isn’t
the only indicator of how well a
company is doing. Eventually,
to assess high growth, it chose
companies with net sales between
Rs. 50 crore (US $* 1.1 million) and
Rs.1,500 (US $* 33.3 million) crore
in the most recent year. To begin
with, it created a master list of more
than 3,000 companies across 35
sectors.
The set of companies went through
a weighted analysis of the following
fi nancial parameters, annualized for
comparison:
1. Revenue growth
2. Net income growth
3. Profi tability, and
4. Returns
Inc. is a monthly magazine based in
New York City written for the people
who run growing companies. The
magazine publishes an annual list
of the 500 fastest-growing private
companies. ■
Source: www.holostik.com
* 1US $ = Rs. 45.00
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News Bytes
OKI traceability system against counterfeiting of
printer consumables
World’s First System Combining a PCAS1 Code and Lippmann Hologram2
OKI Data Corporation, an OKI Group
company specializing in the printer
business, had introduced a “brand
protection system,” realizing high-precision
assessment of authenticity
via cutting-edge technology, as a
measure against counterfeit ink
ribbons and toner cartridges. The
system will fi rst be introduced in
Asia starting in November 2010, and
will be subsequently introduced in
other regions.
The system is the world’s fi rst to
incorporate both assessment of
authenticity as well as traceability.
It uses a Product Control
Authentication System (PCAS)
from TÜV Rheinland Japan Ltd.
and Lippmann hologram transfer
printing technology from Dai Nippon
Printing Co., Ltd.
The consumable packaging is
sealed with a label on which a
PCAS number—an encrypted
13-digit ID code intended to
prevent counterfeiting—and a
Lippmann hologram are printed.
The Lippmann hologram, which is
diffi cult to counterfeit, allows for
simple assessment of authenticity
with a single glance. Moreover,
users can see instantly whether the
PCAS number is a copy/forgery,
or an offi cial number unique to the
product, simply by entering it on
OKI Data’s authenticity assessment
service web page.
“OKI will be providing a simple
authentication system to all end users
where the label itself serves as both
the seal and the counterfeit prevention
measure,” says Harushige Sugimoto,
President of OKI Data. “In addition,
the code and location entered into
the authenticity assessment service
enables traceability, not only for
counterfeit goods but also for
authentic items, allowing users to
gain a better understanding of their
consumables usage. OKI expects to
see higher rates of recycling for used
cartridges due to the introduction of
this system.”
HOMAI welcome new member–
Ester Industries Limited
The Hologram Manufacturers
Association of India is
pleased to welcome associate
member Ester industries Limited
to the association. Ester Industries
Limited was incorporated in India
in 1985. It is a widely held limited
liability company. The main
business activities are production
and marketing of versatile ranges
of polyester fi lms and engineering
plastics. Presently the companies
[Glossary]
1. Product Control
Authentication System
(PCAS) :
An online system offering a
variety of functions including
product validation and
traceability throughout
the supply chain, with a
randomly generated 13-digit
alphanumeric code at its core.
This system enforces secure
control of products by issuing
reports.
2. Lippmann hologram:
The surface of a fi lm is coated
with a special polymer layer, in
which changes in the refractive
index produce interference
patterns. When light is projected
onto these interference patterns,
holographic images are
reproduced via the diffraction
phenomenon. ■
Source: www.oki.com
have developed some new
products like; a) Deformable
Polyester Film for Toffee wrap
application b) Antistatic Coated
Film for Packaging, Electronic,
Photographic and Radiographic
high end application c) UV
coating Film for Embossing
Application. ■
For more information visit:
www.esterindustries.com
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The Holography Times Cover Story
Auto Piracy:
A rising business
The automobile sector across the globe is currently under attack from the counterfeit
market. According to a survey conducted by the The Motor & Equipment Manufacturers
Association (MEMA) the global automotive industry loses US $12 billion to counterfeiting.
Elijah McCoy, (1843-1929) Inventor of the
automatic lubrication system used on trains
and cars
In 1872, inventor Elijah McCoy
patented a lubricating system
designed to prevent overheating
and seizing on steam engines.
His lubricants worked extremely
well, saving the shipping lines
and railroads lots of money. The
success and popularity of McCoy’s
device soon brought many copies,
which cost far less but didn’t work
nearly as well. These fakes created
costly problems for purchasers,
who believed they were saving the
money. Those who wanted to use a
genuine product to ensure quality
and dependability asked for McCoy’s
product by name. Thus was born
the phrase “the real McCoy.” The
story started in 1872, still exists
today, in a much-much bigger
form of automotive piracy. Today,
counterfeiting in the automobile
industry have become a real menace
and a threat not only to the profi ts of
automobile manufacturers but also to
the lives of millions of vehicle users
who end up using sub standard safety
and performance parts.
Auto Piracy on Rise
The automobile sector across the
globe is currently under attack from
the counterfeit market. According
to a survey conducted by the The
Motor & Equipment Manufacturers
Association (MEMA) the global
automotive industry loses US
$12 billion to counterfeiting.
More specifi cally, in India as
per Automotive Component
Manufacturers Association (ACMA)
the counterfeit accounts for close to
35 per cent with a market size of Rs
5,300 crore (US $ 1.17 billion)* in the
Rs 16,500 crore (US $ 3.6 billion)*
replacement parts market. Most of
the manufacturers have experienced
large problems with counterfeit
brake pads. Given the huge and
immediate problems with low-quality
brake pads, the brand owner was
understandably worried about the
deadly consequences.
Impact of Auto
Counterfeiting
Unfortunately, the reliability of
automotive systems and components
is increasingly being jeopardized
by spare parts and after-market
components produced by product
pirates. The quality of pirated
products and gray imports ranges
from negligent to perfect, and both
high- and low-grade counterfeiting
presents a problem: While poor-quality
fakes damage the image of
the original equipment manufacturer
and endanger the lives of vehicle
occupants, highly accomplished
pirated products deprive
manufacturers, who invest a lot of
money in research and development,
of their legitimate earnings. It is
also relevant to note that sales of
counterfeit parts clinically affect
the reputation and goodwill of
manufacturers.
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Cover Story
Table: Most commonly counterfeit parts and accessories
PARTS
Maintenance Collision / Repair Suspension
Oil fi lter Bumpers Steering Arms
Air Filter Covers Tie Rods
Brakes Head Lamps
Brake linings Tail lamps
Seals Sheet Metal
Rotors Oil Pumps
Flex Disks Water Pumps
Mercedes Star
Windshields
Impact of counterfeited auto parts
● Counterfeit oil fi lters cause sudden engine failure
● Counterfeit brake pads, made of grass clippings and saw
dust, have caused fatal accidents
● Counterfeit windshields without safety shatterproof glass,
cause injury or death
Source: The Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA)
Solutions
While components originally installed
in the vehicle by the manufacturer are
not generally exposed to the risk of
tampering and counterfeiting, spare
parts and aftermarket components are.
The manufacturers of auto parts need
an effective authentication solution
which can solve their problem;
1. Protection against tampering
2. Proof of authenticity
3. Proof of origin
The authenticity of a product must
be easily and directly verifi able
by laypersons. Covert features,
which qualify as forensic proof of
authenticity, are required as well.
Only overt features are suitable for
Automotive Collection / Vintage
Alloy Wheels Key Rings
Body striping Caps
Decals Lighters
Trim Toys
Plates Model Cars
Logos Clothing
Impact of counterfeited auto parts
● Counterfeit and piracy undermine
consumers confi dence in these brands
authentication by laypersons. That
is why overt features are the fi rst
to be faked. To raise the hurdles for
counterfeiters, various overt features
should be combined. Available
options range from attractive
holograms and color shifting ink to
special thermo reactive inks. These
high grade solutions enhance the
visual perception of the product and
help promote sales.
Hologram – providing
multi-layers security
Holograms increase protection against
counterfeiting while simultaneously
creating a high-grade brand image.
Complex holograms are impossible
to copy1 as they not only represent a
barrier that is virtually impossible for
potential counterfeiters to overcome,
ACCESSORIES
but they also present an especially
valuable appearance2. 2D designs or
2D/3D combinations with perspective
effects, physically realistic 3D
holograms or 3D/2D versions showing
a three-dimensional object in front
of a two-dimensional background –
the versatility of the product range
allows for many custom-tailored and
eye-catching solutions. For instance,
holograms can be equipped with
customer-specifi c effects3. In addition,
dynamic structures and text or artwork
elements only discernable under a
microscope can be integrated into
them. The solutions are variable and
can be used in form of holographic
security labels, 2D-3D hologram or a
customized hologram with track and
trace technologies.
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Fig.: An Example of a high security holographic label with a
KeySecure code for Bosch developed by Scheiner. This KeySecure
code enables online authentications to be performed anywhere in
the world.
Conclusion
While the trade of counterfeit
parts has dramatically increased,
tackling counterfeits is not
impossible. Counterfeiting
is a problem that needs to
be addressed quickly and
decisively. Ideally, as a
fi rst move, more effective
partnerships should be built
between law enforcement
agencies and the private sector
with focus on intelligence
sharing, awareness and product
identifi cation training.
• Manufacturers should create
a team that focuses on anti-counterfeiting
strategy;
• Selection of right anti-counterfeiting
strategy
should be employed;
• At least use fi rst level of
authentication features ;
• Track supply chain at
distributor end ;
• Information to customer.
However, the involvement of
all segments of the automotive
and heavy-duty industries
cannot be undermined. ■
Fig.: An Example of Mercedes-Benz Genuine Parts, hologram
on the packaging.
Footnotes
1 Unique technology (impossible to copy):
With 120,000 lines per inch of resolution,
and visible features such as motion,
color change and depth that cannot be
reproduced with conventional imaging
technology. “Uniqueness” is inherent in
the very process of holographic recording.
If the same holographer but at two
different points of time or if two different
holographer but at same point of time,
were to carry out holographic recording
from “ the positive “ of each layer, minute
examination will reveal subtle differences
between the two versions of the same
hologram created by them. Thus, it is
impossible to make an exact replica of the
hologram and therefore it is regarded as
virtually impossible to copy.
2 Best Publicly Recognized Overt Security:
In a recent survey by Dutch National
Bank to measure the public understanding
of security features, it was revealed
that out of seven selected features, the
Hologram came out second with 55 per
cent public recognition, beaten only by the
watermark (76%). These prove the ability
of hologram as the most easily identifi ed
overt security technology.
3 Provide three layers of Security:
Holography or Optical variable
technology is the only technology which
can provide three level of security at one
point / product. Hologram Manufacturers
can provide additional security features
within their hologram at the designing
and developing stage such like nano-text,
sequential numbering, specialized ink etc.
Case study
Hyundai Mobis, one of the largest auto
parts manufacturers in the country,
learned imitated parts are being made
and sold in the market. In case of auto
parts, the consequence of forgery not
only leads to loss of income but also may
lead to loss of life if the consumer bought
the imitated item unknowingly. Hyundai
Mobis after a long contemplation
discovered about hologram and decided
apply it to protect its buyers from the
counterfeits. The company has been
using holograms on the inspection
certifi cates since 1993. Holograms for
Hyundai Mobis, if forcefully removed
from the product, self-destructs and
points up the word MOBIS¡ on the
product, effi ciently demonstrating its
level of security.Since the introduction
of hologram, Hyundai Mobis was able
to expose the organization responsible
for the forgery and distribution of fake
parts, and even further, was able to
earn even higher customer reliance and
increased sales.
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The Holography Times Techsheet
Roll to roll UV embossing technology
Professor Nadir Ahmed, MSc, PhD, MIEE, MInP
Idvac Ltd.
Greenheys, Manchester Science Park, Pencroft Way
Manchester M15 6JJ, UK
Mobile: +44(0)7949266096
idvac@aol.com
Nadir Ahmed is a Professor of Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology. He is a visiting professor at the Faculty of
Science, Engineering & Environment, University of Salford and Founder of Idvac Ltd.
Prof Ahmed’s main research interests are in smart materials using advanced thin fi lm and nanotechnology to develop
new security holograms, smart devices, smart window solar fi lm, thin fi lm batteries and thin fi lm optical coatings for
new applications.
Introduction
Continuous demand for display and optical storage devices
is growing steadily in many applications. These devices
are based mainly on functional polymer substrates such as
fl exible fi lms to manufacture sensors, optical polarizers,
micro lenses, nano storage systems such as holographic
memory devices and holograms. To produce such fi lms
with high productivity and lower cost, novel patterning
methods are introduced. This includes lithography and
nano imprint lithography to fabricate nano patterns at
lower cost. In general, lithography is a multi-step process
that typically starts with the design of a pattern in the form
of gratings, small features or data set. For holographic
applications, laser or electron beam are used to make
the gratings. Nano lithography represents the state of the
art in high throughput nanofabrication. Such technology
is based upon UV curable monomer resin to fabricate
sharp, well defi ned nano imprints. This new process
offers an alternative to standard method of hot embossing
of polymer substrate, which requires high temperature
and pressure and which was found to damage the nano
imprints. Thus, nano imprint technology would be very
useful in the production of high quality holograms.
What is a Hologram?
Optical holography is a process that can record the
complete characteristics of a light wave as a three
dimensional image. The present method of making
a hologram is by using a laser beam which is split into
reference and object beams to expose the object. The
interference fringes, produced due to optical interference
between the object beam and reference beam, are recorded
when the two beams interact in a suitable photosensitive
media such as silver halide coated glass plate. The bright
and dark zones of the interference pattern create chemical
and/or physical changes in the media. This, in turn,
creates a replica of the interference pattern as a change
in absorption, refractive index or thickness. When the
recorded matrix is illuminated by a readout beam similar to
the original reference beam, some of the light is diffracted
to reconstruct a copy of the object beam. If the recording
is done by using an object beam which comes from a 3-D
object, then the reconstructed hologram makes the object
appear in 3-D mode. The glass plate is then developed
and a master shim is produced by electroplating nickel on
the holographic glass substrate. The nickel shim is loaded
onto an embossing roller to emboss the image onto a base
coated fi lm such as polyester. Finally, the fi lm can either
be metallised with aluminium for opaque silver fi nish or
with high refractive index material (HRI) such as zinc
sulphide or titanium oxide to fabricate a semi-transparent
holograms for security documents. At present, there are
two embossing methods employed to produce holographic
image on a fl exible fi lm; soft and hard embossing. Soft
embossing is mainly used for decorative holograms.
Medium temperature and pressure are used to emboss the
image onto the fl exible substrate. On the other hand, hard
embossing, which produce sharp, high quality holograms
employ high temperature and pressure to emboss the
holographic image. Hard embossing is mainly used for
security documents and for high quality applications.
UV embossing technology
UV embossing is a new technique used for high volume
manufacturing of micro-structures such as micro optical
devices or holograms. It is different from standard
embossing method in that the process is derived from
nano imprint lithography (NIL) and involves a number
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of distinct stages incorporated in a fl exible fi lm handling
machine. UV embossing is a roll to roll nano manufacturing
process. It consists of two processing steps: (1) the
coating process and (2) the imprinting-curing process (see
Figure 1). First, a fl exible substrate fi lm such as polyester
is unwound from a reel then a liquid phase UV curable
resin is coated on top side of the fi lm by two or three-step
roller coating system. A drying stage can be added after
coating stage to remove solvent from the resin. The coating
system is synchronized with the main imprinting roller to
ensure uniform coating thickness regardless of web speed.
The fi lm is then held in intimate contact with an embossing
roller at constant pressure. The pressure is controlled by a
pressure sensor. In this way, the microstructure defi ned on
the roller is replicated in the resin coated onto the fi lm. The
resin should have some anti-sticking property to prevent
sticking of UV resin on the shim. High power UV light
source is used at the point of contact to cure and harden
the resin. In the fi nal stage the completely cured embossed
microstructures fi lm is rewound onto a reel.
Figure 1 - UV Embossing Process
All of these processes take place on a single continuous
machine, in a clean room environment. The front side of
the machine can be housed in a class 100 clean room, while
the rest of the machine can be located in a class 10,000
clean room to keep the process clean from any dust or other
contamination. The process is mainly used for polymer
fi lm such as 12-350 micron PET, PES, Polypropylene,
polycarbonate, cellulose di-acetate and cellulose tri acetate
fi lms. Foils and papers can also be handled. Recently,
another version of UV embossing was developed. It is
called UV cold transfer and uses an embossed holographic
fi lm as ‘master’ to transfer a holographic image onto
substrate. This type of machines is developed mainly for
paper or board. In this process (see Figure 2) the substrate,
i.e. paper is coated with a liquid phase UV curable resist
material by two or three roller coating system. The substrate
is then partially cured by soft UV radiation and brought
into contact under pressure with a reel of surface-relief
holographic fi lm. In this way the relief image is cast into
the UV coating on the substrate. The paper substrate is then
separated from the holographic fi lm, which is rewound for
further use. The paper substrate is further cured with UV to
harden the holographic image.
Figure 2: UV Cold Transfer process
Cold (UV) embossing may be preferred for critically
dimensioned materials. It can be a room temperature process,
eliminating the heating and cooling times and thermal
expansions/contractions of hot embossing. It allows single
or repeated multiple patterns to be layered on one or both
sides of a substrate with accurate alignments. Both sides of
the substrate may be embossed with identical or different
patterns. For applications with more critical planarity,
dimensional tolerances, or environmental requirements,
cold embossing of photosensitive organic-inorganic sol-gel
materials gives results close to those of glass.
In general, UV embossing is a low pressure, room
temperature process, with little shrinkage of the pattern.
It gives high quality polymer replication of the original
holographic shim used. Structures with depths of 50
microns can be achieved using this technology, while
holographic features of few microns and below can be
embossed. Various products including holograms, micro
lens arrays, polymer waveguides and diffraction gratings
can be done.
UV Curing Principles
The UV process employs UV energy and light from the
visible light spectrum in wavelength range from 200 to 480
nm. UV energy “cures” inks and varnishes in a fraction of
a second. In the curing process, UV energy is produced by
a mercury discharge lamp and is absorbed by a sensitizer,
causing a reaction in the monomer which makes it hard
and dry. The rate of the curing process depends on the
following:
1. Monomer compounds in the UV resin - Each monomer
cures at a different rate, depending on the amounts
and compositions of sensitizer, pigment, and chemical
additives.
2. Coating Thickness - The thickness of UV coating is
not directly proportional to exposure time. The amount
of UV energy inside a layer of coating decreases
exponentially with depth. A two-fold increase in the
thickness requires a ten-fold increase in UV intensity.
For example, for a 50 micron thick UV coating, if 70%
of the UV energy is absorbed in the top 25 micron of
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coating, then 7% of the initial amount will be absorbed
in the second 25 micron of coating.
3. Amount of UV per unit area - Normally, the curing
speed will increase with the amount of UV energy per
unit area at the non-linear rate. If a 100 watt per cm2
mercury lamp is increased to 200 watt per cm2, the
curing speed would increase by tenfold. Furthermore,
special metal halide lamps can trigger the receptor at an
even faster rate with a standard 200 watt per inch lamp.
The sensitizer used in the UV resin should absorb UV
in the range which is not absorbed by the monomer or
pigment. The wavelength produced by a medium pressure
mercury lamp or metal halide lamp should coincide with
the wavelength absorbed by the sensitizer.
UV cured base coat
Specialty UV coatings can serve an important role in any
off-line fi nishing product. The latest specialty UV coating
technologies appeal to virtually all technologies, delivering
tremendous visual and other sensory appeal to any fi nishing
product. UV coatings have the benefi t of instant curing,
smoothness, hardness, etc.
The UV cured base coat is usually mixed with solvents such
as MEK, Toluene and Ethyl Acetate. Photo-crosslinkable
acrylate or methacrylate oligomeric resins are used as
based coats. By choosing a resin with the appropriate
chemical structure, the mechanical properties of the UV
crosslinked resin can be modifi ed. This includes brittleness
and hardness. When optical properties are important, resins
can be formulated to give specifi c refractive indices in the
range of 1.44 to 1.6 (measured at 633nm). The UV resin is
cured in a nitrogen atmosphere if oxygen inhibits the cross-linking
process. Mercury UV source with an output power
of 50-100 Watts/cm2 is used to cure the resin. However,
UV power depends on type of resin used.
For a fast roll to roll process, UV curable low viscosity
liquid resins are used. These are cured via cationic
mechanism, thereby free from the oxygen inhibition issue
when exposed in air. Furthermore, the property of very low
shrinkage after curing allows excellent pattern replication.
Owing to its low viscosity, the resin precursor can be
imprinted (embossed) at low pressure and cured within very
short time by focused UV light. High quality, low pressure
and room temperature embossing are the advantages of roll
to roll UV embossing process.
High Refractive Index Polymer
The development of high refractive index polymer would
be an added advantage to UV holographic embossing
technology since it would enable the production of high
quality transparent holograms with brilliant colour
refraction without the need of vacuum metallised HRI
coating. So far, UV cured polymeric coatings with
refractive index 1.5-1.6 have been produced. However, it
was announced recently that a new thermosetting polymer
with a high refractive index of 1.76 has been developed
by a Japanese company. Furthermore, it was claimed that
the addition of high refractive index nanoparticles such
as titanium oxide, zirconia and other metal oxides would
enable the design of new materials with even higher
refractive index. The material is expected to be used in
a wide range of applications including optical materials
such as holograms. This material has the highest refractive
index level of 1.76 as compared with other HRI polymers.
However, this material is not UV cured but produced by
thermal setting. Development work with new polymers is
under way to achieve a refractive index level of >2.
Conclusion
UV embossing is a new technology employed to produce
high quality holograms as compared with standard hard
or soft embossing processes. Roll to Roll, large width UV
embossing would enhance throughput and reduce the cost
of high quality holographic products. It would also offer the
opportunity to produce advanced polymeric micro-optical
components and holograms of high quality at low cost.
Figure 3 - UV Embossing Machine (Courtesy Carbonlite
Converting Equipment Ltd., UK)
Figure 4 - UV Embossing
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The Holography Times Industry Updates
Tender Updates
Organisation Date State
(Country) Details
Department of Mines and Technology July 13, 2010 Bihar (India) Hologram for mineral transit pass
Istituto Poligrafi co e zecca dello stato spa July 19, 2010 Rome (Italy) Holographic foil for E-passport
Transport Department July 21, 2010 Gujarat (India) Hologram for RC and permit
Dakshinanchal Vidyut Vitran July 23, 2010 Uttar Pradesh (India) Holographic seal for electric meter
Nigam Limited
PR Department, Chhattisgarh July 26, 2010 Chhattisgarh (India) Supply of security hologram
Comision nacional de areas naturales July 27, 2010 Mexico Cinta De Barniz holograma
protegidas genuine secure overlay
Instituto de recreacion de los July 30, 2010 Guatemala Supply of 100 rolling tape for protection
trabajadores irtra of security hologram of printed in the
meat department headquarters
Dirección : General de carabineros August 4, 2010 Chile Acquisition of 19 000 id cards with
de chile pre-printed hologram
Madhya Pradesh Hastashilp Evam August 6, 2010 Madhya Pradesh Printing of holograms for sticking
Surface Contracts and Procurement August 16, 2010 United Kingdom Security paper which includes
anti-forgery features and other security
materials including holograms
Excise Department August 16, 2010 Rajasthan (India) Supply of security hologram stickers
I T I Limited August 23, 2010 Banglore (India) Supply of hot stamping hologram
Machine
Universitatea din oradea August 26, 2010 Romania Supply of barcode holographic label
Act procurement solutions August 31, 2010 Australia Production Of photo licences & secure
government identifi cation cards
with hologram
Opération des nations unies en côte September 9, 2010 Laminate, UN holographic ID cards,
d ivoire UN secure cards with HI-CO magnetic
Stripe with UV ink printed “United
Nations” on the front and a hot stamped
UN hologram (similar to Visa Bank
card holographic insert)
Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam September 9, 2010 Haryana (India) Self adhesive security seal having high
security hologram
Arequipa - Direccion Regional De September 13, 2010 Peru Preprinted cards with holograms
Transportes
Trt genel Müdürlügü September 13, 2010 Turkey Supply of TP 18.6 million PCS
holographic stickers
India Trade Promotion Organisation Sep 18, 2010 New Delhi (India) Holograms on entry tickets & passes
for IITF 2010
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Industry Updates
Month First Party Second Party Outcome Market targeting
August 2010 Document Security ATL, Inc a security label ATL will manufacture security The global trade
Systems, INC manufacturer ATL (formerly labels for its pharmaceutical in bogus
(A technology company in Ad Tape & Label Co) establish industry clients containing pharmaceuticals will
the security and protection in 1951 specialize in Document Security Systems, be worth an estimated
services sector which anti-counterfeiting Inc.’s AuthentiGuard® suite of $75 billion in 2010,
develops and manufactures security labels, multi-panel technologies. This agreement is according to the
products and packaging booklet labels, custom die-cut a non-exclusive US license and US-based Center for
containing patented and components, disposable revenue is based on a percentage Medicine in the Public
patent pending optical medical devices, direct mail, of sales. This highly scalable Interest (CMPI).
deterrent technologies). and product labels). relationship provides Document
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Notable Transactions – Globally
Month Acquirer Target Outcome Market Targeting
September 2010 SICPA Security Inks Meyercord Revenue The transaction will According to 2009
and Systems USA, Inc from Illionios combine SICPA statistics from the Bureau
INC (A leading global (Company with an international government of Alcohol, Tobacco,
provider of banknote expertise in developing tax platform expertise Firearms and Explosives,
security inks and anti-counterfeiting strategies, with Meyercord’s experience the United States loses
integrated government processes and products to in producing and distributing $5 billion per year in
security systems on satisfy product authentication tobacco tax stamps for U.S. state taxes due to
high excise tax products) and tracking challenges) States and municipalities counterfeit tobacco.
Acquisition
Security Systems with an
established sales partner for its
enhanced solutions in the secure
label market, as well as access to
major pharmaceutical companies
through ATL.
License agreement
Month First Party Second Party Outcome Market targeting
September, Shiner International, Shanghai Shifu Film Material Shanghai Juneng is a joint According to market
2010 Inc (SI) Co. Ltd (SSFMCL) venture between SI and research fi rm RNCOS
(An emerging global supplier (A Shanghai based sales SSFMCL in which Shiner will China processed food
of anti-counterfeiting and company specialising in fi lms own 70 per cent of the joint industry will grow at a
advanced fl exible packaging for various industrial and venture. It will helped Shiner in CAGR of
solutions) consumer applications) enhancing the market share in approximately 33 per
the Chinese Domestic food cent through 2013.
packaging industry and will
strengthen Shiner position as
one of China leading
packaging fi lm manufacturer.
Joint Venture

Global Patents
Publication Title Int. Application Applicant
Date Class Number
02.09.2010 (WO 2010/096914) Security device B44F1/12 PCT/CA2010/000248 Bank of Canada
17.06.2010 (WO 2010/094948) Security and sensing G)3H1/00 PCT/GB2010/050245 Smart Holograms
elements with volume holograms Ltd.imited
26.08.2010 (WO 2010/094441) Surface relief structures G02B5/18 PCT/EP2010/000909 Rolic AG
related devices and method of making them
19.08.2010 (WO 2010/092392) Diffractive B42D15/10 PCT/GB2010/050222 Conductive Inkjet
optical elements Technology Limited
12.08.2010 (WO 2010/089399) Micro relief structures B32B3/30 PCT/EP2010/051521 Optaglio S.R.O.
05.08.2010 (WO 2010/086827) Improvements relating H04L9/32 PCT/IB2010/050413 OMAR, Ralph,
to multi-function authentication systems Mahmoud
05.08.2010 (WO 2010/086522) Customized secure B42D15/00 PCT/FR2010/000041 Hologram Industries
document and procedure for securing (S.A.)
a document
08.07.2010 (WO 2010/078000) Disc structure for G11B7/0065 PCT/US2009/068341 General electric
Bit-wise holographic storage company
08.07.2010 (WO 2010/077221) Dynamically G03H1/04 PCT/US2008/014085 Hewlett-Packard
reconfi gurable holograms Development Company
L.P.
01.07.2010 (WO 2010/072318) method and device B42D15/10 PCT/EP2009/008643 Muehlbauer
for producing security documents
(particularly ID Cards)
01.07.2010 (WO 2010/072065) Hologram G02B27/22 PCT/CN2009/072452 AFC Technology Co.
three-dimensional image information Ltd.
collecting device and method reproduction
device and method
For more information, visit www.wipo.int - Gateway to Patent Scope – Database Search – PCT Applications
International Applications (PCT)
This search tool allows you to search around published International Patent
Applications and to view the latest information and documents available to the
International Bureau. This facility features: full-text search in Descriptions and
Claims; search using unlimited keywords; bibliographic search; Boolean operators;
and graphical results
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Shiner Received Patent for Proprietary BOPP Film Technology
HAIKOU, China, Shiner
International, Inc. (Nasdaq:
BEST) (“Shiner” or the “Company”),
an emerging global supplier of
anti-counterfeiting and advanced
packaging products, had received its
sixteenth National Invention Patent
covering the product and production
process for its proprietary bi-axially
oriented polypropylene (BOPP)
fi lm with superior-strength heat seal
properties.
The Company’s BOPP fi lm,
incorporating its patented high-strength
heat seal technology, is a
new type of environmentally friendly
fl exible plastic packaging material and
can replace certain complex and coated
fi lms, such as CPP and multilayer
BOPP complex fi lms. This technology
can be applied to packaging for the
food, medical, and consumer products
industries. The material not only
reduces packaging costs for Shiner’s
customers, but it also eliminates the
environmental problems created by the
utilization of adhesives and solvents
in the manufacturing of complex and
coated fi lms.
Mr. Qingtao Xing, President and
CEO of Shiner International,
commented, “We are very proud
to have received our sixteenth
invention patent on our proprietary
BOPP fi lm, which incorporates
our superior high-strength heat
seal technology. Shiner’s product
innovation and robust research and
development efforts have provided
us with a broad product portfolio to
meet the requirements of our diverse
customer base. The superior heat
seal strength and low environmental
impact of the material will provide a
solid foundation for our future sales
and marketing effort. We expect this
product to materially contribute to
our revenues in 2010.”
The international market for BOPP
fi lm is expected to grow at 6% to 7%
annually over the next three to four
years, driven by economic growth in
developing parts of the world such
as China, Russia, Brazil, and Eastern
Europe. Rising food safety and
hygiene standards, increased demand
for convenience and packaged
foods, and the demands of feeding
the world’s growing population are
expected to contribute to growth in
the global BOPP fi lm market. ■
Source: www.shinerinc.com
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Industry Updates
Upcoming Events
Holopack-Holoprint 2010
A must attend event for all
holography community,
the venue for the Annual
General Meeting of
International Hologram
Manufacturers Association and a place where the best industry work was
awarded with Annual Excellence Holography Awards.
For more details contact:
Tel: +44 (0) 1932 785680, Fax: +44 (0) 1932 780790
Email: info@reconnaissance-intl.com, Web: www.holopackholoprint.info
9th Asian High Security Printer Conference
November 17-19, 2010, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Tel: +44 (0) 1932 785 680, Fax: +44 (0) 1932 780 790
Email: info@cross-conferences.com; Web: www.cross-conferences.com
Pack Plus 2010
December 3-6, 2010, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, India
A mega event that encompasses all the segments related to packaging,
processing and supply chain.
Tel: +91 (11) 29812833, Fax: +91 (11) 41722130
Email: info@packplus.in; Web: www.packplus.in
The Hologram Manufacturers
Association of India (HOMAI) is a
non-profi t organization established in
1998 to represents and promotes the
interest of hologram industry in India as
well as to fi ght against counterfeiting.
Affi liated with International Hologram
Manufacturers Association (IHMA),
UK it is the only second body of its
type in world. It encourage adoption
of current technologies and standards
for high security so as to stay ahead of
the counterfeiters.
For more details please visit us at
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Issue Editor:
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Brief Review: Label Expo 2010
Labelexpo India is the largest event for the label, product decoration and converting
industry in India. It will be held in New Delhi at the Pragati Maidan Exhibition
Centre from December 8 to 11, 2010. The event offers visitors and media the unique
chance to see more machinery and live demonstrations than any other show in India.
Over 150 international and local exhibitors will present their latest developments in
technology and materials, launch new products and give live demonstrations to visitors
over three days. Having changed its name from the India Label Show to Labelexpo
India, there are great expectations riding on the event. Already, the show is attracting
more interest from leading European press manufacturers than last year’s Labelexpo
Asia show in Shanghai, China. Labelexpo India 2010 now has a very wide base of
support from associations within the country, including the Hologram Manufacturers
Association India, All India Federation of Master Printers (AIFMP), LMAI and the
Delhi Printers’ Association.
For more details contact
Tel: +44 (0)20 8846 2821,
Fax: +44 (0)20 8846 2801
Email: mhatton@labelexpo.com;
Web: www.indialabelshow.com
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