Paper Bitcoins Bank on Holography for Security
15 Sep 2021 | Press Release
The move from digital to paper-based bitcoins is creating opportunity for holography, says Dr Paul Dunn, chair of the International Hologram Manufacturers Association, who looks at a new development that heralds another phase for one of the most dynamic financial sectors. The bitcoin market could be considered as nothing short …
International Trade Body Warns Over Counterfeit Cannabis Growth
26 Jul 2021 | Press Release
Reports of counterfeit cannabis have reinforced the critical need to protect bonafide products and packaging, says the International Hologram Manufacturers Association (IHMA). Sales of synthetic cannabinoids being mis-sold as cannabis are on the rise in the UK, presenting a significant health risk to the general public, reports a harm reduction …
Entries Open For 2021 Holography Industry Awards
22 Jul 2021 | Press Release
Entries are now open to find the best commercial holography applications with nominations being welcomed for the 2021 industry awards. The awards are organised by industry trade body International Hologram Manufacturers Association (IHMA) and will be presented this year as part of the Holography Conference, which takes place online 17 …
Global Trade Body Warns Over Growth in Fake Covid Documents
1 Jul 2021 | Press Release
Border security and law enforcement authorities are being urged to increase their investment in anti-counterfeiting devices as the trade in fake Covid 19 documents grows. Latest news reports indicate an ‘explosion’ in the underground trade in counterfeit documents, says the International Hologram Manufacturers Association, with fake vaccine and test certificates …
New Online Guides to Holographic Terms and Milestones
16 Jun 2021 | Press Release
An international trade body has produced a new glossary to help people better understand holographic terms and definitions, as well as a timeline and milestones to mark the history of holography since its invention in 1947. The initiative by the International Hologram Manufacturers Association (IHMA) is part of a wider …
IHMA Warns Over Africa’s Fake Covid Vaccines
24 Mar 2021 | Press Release
Africa’s law enforcement agencies are urged to step up their investment in anti-counterfeiting measures before the trade in fake Covid 19 vaccines spirals out of control. The advice from the International Hologram Manufacturers Association (IHMA) comes in the wake of reports by the Institute for Security Studies* of seizures of …
IHMA Says Holograms Make Tasty Addition To Food Safety
25 Feb 2021 | Press Release
News that holograms could be ‘printed’ on food shows how innovation continues to push the technology’s boundaries, says the International Hologram Manufacturers Association. The move follows reports from the USA that scientists have moulded edible holograms onto chocolate. Although it’s early days, and the process only works for certain types …
IHMA Warns Over Latest Covid Counterfeiting Scam
4 Feb 2021 | Press Release
The IHMA says news that people are being duped into buying fake Covid tests reinforces the urgent need for manufacturers and law enforcement agencies to step up investment in anti-counterfeiting measures including product security devices. The message comes in the wake of reports this week of illicit sales of fake …
Banknote Protection Thrown Into Sharp Focus By Counterfeiting Scam
21 Jan 2021 | Press Release
News of the UK’s largest cash counterfeit scam has focused fresh attention on the vital importance of stepping up investment in effective security devices to protect banknotes, says a global trade body. According to the International Hologram Manufacturers Association (IHMA), news that three men have received jail sentences for their …
Industry Awards Reflect Holography’s Continued Success Despite Global Challenges
10 Dec 2020 | Press Release
A global industry that continues to expand and innovate is reflected by the winners of this year’s Excellence in Holography awards, organised by industry trade body International Hologram Manufacturers Association (IHMA). The awards mark the pinnacle of success for those who have been involved at the forefront of developing innovative …
