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Nicola Sudan

27 Jan. 2023

4 min read

Cannabis In The News

Metrc, one of the two leading providers of technology systems for the regulation of cannabis in the United States, has announced the launch of its sustainable radio frequency identification (RFID) plant tags, designed to reduce waste while maintaining durability and RFID efficiency.

Excise Products

Astrid Mitchell

4 Jan. 2023

4 min read

Review of 2022 – Turbulent Winds of Change

A review of this year's headlines.

Free Free

Astrid Mitchell

4 Jan. 2023

3 min read

Using Translation as a Tool to Protect Your Brand

In the August edition of Authentication & Brand News™ we looked at how revisions to China’s trademark laws are offering greater protection to foreign brands.

Brand Protection

Astrid Mitchell

4 Jan. 2023

2 min read

Holographic Security Company Spreads its Wings

Korean company RMG, which specialises in hologram security, is taking its e-authentication technology to the US market.

Companies

Alan Hodgson

4 Jan. 2023

5 min read

A Case Study of Smartphone Connectivity

Smartphone connectivity is something many industries take for granted. The enticing prospect of the smartphone for authentication is that the platform connects to the wider data world.

Technology & Systems

Astrid Mitchell

4 Jan. 2023

2 min read

Toshiba Unveils New Transparent Photoluminescent Phosphor

Japan’s Toshiba Corporation has unveiled what it terms a technology breakthrough in photoluminescence, namely a novel phosphor that delivers excellent solubility in polymers or organic solvents.

Companies

Astrid Mitchell

4 Jan. 2023

2 min read

Machine-Readable Holograms from IQ Structures

IQ Structures, a research and production organisation focused on nanotechnology engineering, part of the IQS Group, has introduced holograms that can be authenticated automatically. All it takes is a normal light and a mobile phone app.

Technology & Systems

Astrid Mitchell

4 Jan. 2023

1 min read

eBay Promotes Authenticity in New Campaign

Online marketplace eBay is trying to shake off its association with counterfeit products with a new advertising campaign that points to its recent efforts to guarantee authenticity of some product categories sold on its platform.

Consumer & Industrial Products

Astrid Mitchell

4 Jan. 2023

2 min read

3D Printing for Security Labels

A research team at Hong Kong University is working on the development of an extremely precise 3D printing process that can be used to produce polarisation-encoded anti-counterfeiting labels.

Document Protection

Astrid Mitchell

4 Jan. 2023

3 min read

If You Want the Public to Help… Reward Them!

Panellists at a recent Consumer Goods Council of South Africa webinar said that the country has reached a tipping point with the alarming growth of illicit trade, and is now calling on civil society to assist in mitigating this scourge by reporting instances of illicit activity.

Authentication

Astrid Mitchell

4 Jan. 2023

2 min read

Using Additive Manufacturing to Detect Counterfeit Parts

Texas A&M University researchers have developed a method of imprinting a hidden magnetic tag, encoded with authentication information, within hardware during the parts fabrication process through additive manufacturing.

Covert & Forensic Security

Astrid Mitchell

4 Jan. 2023

2 min read

Security Focus for 2022 Holography Winners

December’s Excellence in Holography awards, organised by industry trade body International Hologram Manufacturers Association (IHMA), were presented at the annual Holography Conference Online earlier this month, and five out of the six winners were security-related.

Events

Astrid Mitchell

4 Jan. 2023

5 min read

News in Brief

Brand protection and supply chain security specialist VerifyMe has announced the renewal of its exclusive ink taggant partnership with HP Indigo for a further five years.

Authentication

Gerben van Wijk

23 Dec. 2022

3 min read

2023 – An Exciting Year for Revenue Stamps

Although it is impossible to predict the future, it is clear that the industry has a shared expectation for 2023 when it comes to revenue stamps: growth!

Associations

Nicola Sudan

23 Dec. 2022

7 min read

2022 – A Year in Review

Looking back over the year that was, a few key developments spring to mind including: new programmes, illicit tobacco soaring, emerging technologies, the ISO tax stamp standard coming of age, and a ground-breaking study spotlighting track and trace breakeven cost.

Editorials Free Free

Nicola Sudan

23 Dec. 2022

4 min read

2022 – A Year in Headlines

A review of this year's headlines. January Ecuador under pressure? Pakistan reports 11% higher sugar tax revenues; Hungary’s ANY Security Printing to buy Romania’s Atlas; Economist Impact webinar discusses shift in illicit trade in Europe; new family of optical features from OpSec Security; the newest bootleg liquor is counterfeit bourbon; Jura workshops look to the future of security printing, including advancements in digital security printing.

Events

Nicola Sudan

23 Dec. 2022

2 min read

SICPA Receives Best Swiss Company Award

SICPA, which is headquartered in the Swiss canton of Vaud and is a leading supplier of tax stamp and government revenue solutions, has received an award for Best Swiss Company.

Companies

Nicola Sudan

23 Dec. 2022

2 min read

Authentix Announces New Appointments

Authentix has announced that Tim Driscoll has been appointed as Chief Technology Officer, and advised the appointment of Chad Crouch as Senior Vice President, Revenue Operations and a member of the executive leadership team.

Companies

Alan Hodgson

23 Dec. 2022

5 min read

Emerging Technologies – Warehouse Automation

In this series on emerging technologies, it has been notable how many of these technologies featured strongly at TSTF 2022. In this respect, however, warehouse automation is an interesting exception in that it hardly featured at that meeting.

Technology & Systems

Nicola Sudan

23 Dec. 2022

8 min read

Jérôme Pichot, the Second CEO of Advanced Track & Trace

Tax Stamp & Traceability News™ interviewed Jérôme Pichot, Chairman and CEO of Advanced Track & Trace, to learn more about his approach and aspirations in managing this innovative French company.

Interviews

Latest News

Cannabis In The News

Review of 2022 – Turbulent Winds of Change

Using Translation as a Tool to Protect Your Brand

Holographic Security Company Spreads its Wings

A Case Study of Smartphone Connectivity

Toshiba Unveils New Transparent Photoluminescent Phosphor

Machine-Readable Holograms from IQ Structures

eBay Promotes Authenticity in New Campaign

3D Printing for Security Labels

If You Want the Public to Help… Reward Them!

Using Additive Manufacturing to Detect Counterfeit Parts

Security Focus for 2022 Holography Winners

News in Brief

2023 – An Exciting Year for Revenue Stamps

2022 – A Year in Review

2022 – A Year in Headlines

SICPA Receives Best Swiss Company Award

Authentix Announces New Appointments

Emerging Technologies – Warehouse Automation

Jérôme Pichot, the Second CEO of Advanced Track & Trace

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