Holography News articles from March 2002

Holography News archives from March 2002

Secure Image reflection Holograms from DNP.(Dai Nippon Printing)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
March 1, 2002... Japanese company Dai Nippon Printing (DNP) has launched a film reflection hologram for authentication and security applications, under the trademark name Secure Image. Available in monochrome or full colour, these are photopolymer self-adhesive...

IHMA moves forward on security & marketing.(International Hologram Manufacturers Association)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... The International Hologram Manufacturers Association (IHMA) is taking important steps to keep holography at the forefront both as a security device and for use in graphic applications. The LHMS and individual member companies are reaching out...

Low-Cost PTI Holocamera for education. (Educational Equipment).(Precision Tool and Instrument Ltd.)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... In response to what it hopes is a renewal of interest in holography in education, British company Precision Tool & Instrument Ltd (PTI), part of the Sol Group, has introduced a compact, low-cost and simple holographic camera. Designed by Mike...

Co-operative opportunities in film embossing? (Substrate Materials).(embossed holography)
March 1, 2002... Embossed holography represents the marriage of two disciplines: optical holography and material science. The substrate material which carries the embossed hologram is a critical component of the product. So are there opportunities for film...

Mexico implements truck registration program. (New Products).(using holographically-authenticated registration certificates)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... CFC International, Holographic Label Converting and Seguridad Grafica S.A. de C.V. have been supplying holographically-authenticated registration certificates for vehicles imported into Mexico in a program designed to reduce the number of...

Op Graphics' visor holograms. (New Products).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... British display hologram producer Op Graphics has introduced a novel line of holograms to enhance motorcycle helmet visors, under the name Holovisor 20/20. Produced on DuPont photopolymer, the holograms fit on the inside surface of the visors....

RPS conference reveals upsurge in Art & Display. (Conference Report).
March 1, 2002... On March 23 the Royal Photographic Society's Holography Group (UK) held a one-day conference on Holography, Art & Design at the Royal College of Art in London. Expecting about 40 participants, the organisers -- and many of the participants -...

More changes at Applied Optical Technologies. (People).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Steve Carpenter, responsible for sales of Advantage and ID products in Europe, has left, as has Tony Sbardella, formerly sales director and responsible for holography sales in the Far East. Alan Stewart, Commercial Manager, has also left and...

Musical chairs at Kurz. (People).(Ian Smith)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Ian Smith has joined Kurz' UK sales office from De LaRue's Global Services Division.

Short life at Light Impressions. (People).(Jennifer Marcipont and Kevin Webb)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Jennifer Marcipont, has left Light Impressions. But Kevin Webb has been appointed as Senior Customer Project Manager. He has over 13 years of print experience, covering lithography, web offset, and screen and digital printing.

Zebra Imaging names interim president and CEO. (People).(Robin Curie)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Zebra Imaging has appointed Robin Curie as interim president and CEO. With 28 years experience in high-tech businesses, he is charged with taking the company into new markets such as geological exploration, battlefield planning and medical...

Improving fortunes. (Stockwatch).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
March 1, 2002... March has been a good month for holographic stocks with all companies in the sector apart from CFCI showing fairly substantial gains in share price and consequently market capitalisation. Leading the field m percentage gains were Applied...

Holography, Holographers, History. (Stockwatch).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... A research project at the University of Glasgow is exploring the ups and downs of holography and the people who have conceived and made holograms. Dr Sean Johnston, Senior Lecturer in Science Studies, points out that the technology has been...

New Document Security Alliance. (Security Alliance).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... On December 19 and 20, 2001, an ad hoc group associated with ID card processes met at the US Secret Service to discuss methods by which document security and security procedures could be improved. Over 40 companies, including hologram producers...

ABNH recovers slightly. (Corporate News).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
March 1, 2002... American Bank Note Holographics (ABNH - OTC ABHH) has filed its results for the year ended December 31 2001, showinga $1M (5.2%) increase in sales to just over $20M and a significant recovery in pre-tax profits to $1.134M. Operating profit of...

Holoffset: HSIG's JV Holo-Producer/Security Printer in Georgia. (Corporate News).(Holographic Systems International GmbH)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Holographic Systems International GmbH (HSIG) has established a new hologram producer and security print finisher in the former Soviet Republic of Georgia. Holoffset (HSIG) Ltd is a 51%/49% joint venture with LP Print, an established printer in...