Breaking the Security Mould with MicroEdge

Nanopixel, a subsidiary of the light science technologies group Lumenco, has announced the creation of MicroEdge™, a patented optical security feature that can be moulded directly into the surface of plastic products or packaging.

MicroEdge features can include a combination of 3D, animated, flip, or onoff images. Nanopixel is in dialogue with product marketers and designers to bring MicroEdge features to product shelves by Q3 2022.

The technology is based on small, lightefficient micro-facets that reflect pixels made of light both above and below the focal plane, which create the 3D animation and other unique visual effects. The floating pixels create an optical image identity that can’t be copied by printed 2D decorative packaging, and which is viewable under ordinary diffused lighting conditions.

Since MicroEdge facets are moulded directly into the container, no extra materials are needed to create the effect, making the technology sustainable and eco-friendly. The process does not add cost to the manufacturing process and is, therefore, extremely economical, says the company.