High-Security Printing

Holographic Images for High-Security Printing and Decorative Effects

  • Description

  • Maskless Lithography is a revolutionary technique that holds immense potential in various fields, particularly in generating holographic images for high-security printing, branding protection, and decorative effects.

    In the realm of high-security printing, Maskless Lithography enables the production of intricate holographic patterns with remarkable precision that is challenging to replicate or counterfeit. With its ability to generate sub-micron-level and nano-level details, Heidelberg Instruments technologies enable the incorporation of complex designs, such as dynamic holograms, microtext, relief effects, and hidden elements, into documents like passports, banknotes, and identification cards. These holographic images provide an added layer of protection, making it significantly more difficult for counterfeiters to duplicate or forge sensitive documents.

    By utilizing these techniques, companies can create bespoke holographic images that incorporate their logos, trademarks, or other brand elements. These holograms not only enhance the visual appeal of the product packaging or promotional materials but also serve as an anti-counterfeiting measure.
    Decorative holographic images with vibrant colors, fluid animations, and three-dimensional illusions add a touch of elegance, sophistication, and exclusivity to various consumer goods, from product packaging to luxury items.
    With Maskless Lithography, designers can unleash their creativity, bringing captivating holographic visuals to life, preventing unauthorized production of high-security documents, safeguarding brand integrity, and enhancing the overall aesthetic appeal of products.

  • Requirements

  • High-resolution patterning capabilities

    2.5D structures

    Data protection

    Uniqueness for highly secured industry

    Combination of various holographic effects

  • Solutions

  • Ultra-high resolution

    100 nm (MPO 100) and down to 20 nm (NanoFrazor®)

    High-resolution at high throughput

    300 nm (DWL66+) and 500 nm (DWL 2000 GS / DWL 4000 GS)

    Grayscale lithography

    allows intricate 2.5 topographies at the sub-micron scale (DWL and MPO 100) and at the nano-scale (NanoFrazor®)

    In-House Data Flow

    Data stays in-house throughout the entire process from design to production

    Versatile Combinations

    High-resolution binary and 2.5 structures can be combined within one tool to create multiple effects in one structured area

    Design freedom

    to enhance uniqueness

Maskless Lithography is a revolutionary technique that holds immense potential in various fields, particularly in generating holographic images for high-security printing, branding protection, and decorative effects.

In the realm of high-security printing, Maskless Lithography enables the production of intricate holographic patterns with remarkable precision that is challenging to replicate or counterfeit. With its ability to generate sub-micron-level and nano-level details, Heidelberg Instruments technologies enable the incorporation of complex designs, such as dynamic holograms, microtext, relief effects, and hidden elements, into documents like passports, banknotes, and identification cards. These holographic images provide an added layer of protection, making it significantly more difficult for counterfeiters to duplicate or forge sensitive documents.

By utilizing these techniques, companies can create bespoke holographic images that incorporate their logos, trademarks, or other brand elements. These holograms not only enhance the visual appeal of the product packaging or promotional materials but also serve as an anti-counterfeiting measure.
Decorative holographic images with vibrant colors, fluid animations, and three-dimensional illusions add a touch of elegance, sophistication, and exclusivity to various consumer goods, from product packaging to luxury items.
With Maskless Lithography, designers can unleash their creativity, bringing captivating holographic visuals to life, preventing unauthorized production of high-security documents, safeguarding brand integrity, and enhancing the overall aesthetic appeal of products.

High-resolution patterning capabilities

2.5D structures

Data protection

Uniqueness for highly secured industry

Combination of various holographic effects

Ultra-high resolution

100 nm (MPO 100) and down to 20 nm (NanoFrazor®)

High-resolution at high throughput

300 nm (DWL66+) and 500 nm (DWL 2000 GS / DWL 4000 GS)

Grayscale lithography

allows intricate 2.5 topographies at the sub-micron scale (DWL and MPO 100) and at the nano-scale (NanoFrazor®)

In-House Data Flow

Data stays in-house throughout the entire process from design to production

Versatile Combinations

High-resolution binary and 2.5 structures can be combined within one tool to create multiple effects in one structured area

Design freedom

to enhance uniqueness

Application images

suitable Systems

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