Ver-tec HD3D™

Embossed holograms have been utilised as overt and covert security optical devices for over 2 decades. However, there is an increasing proliferation of counterfeit embossed holograms and even poor substitutes comprising of no more than diffractive foil being passed for embossed holograms. This is due to the nature of embossed holograms and the difficulty in viewing them under normal lighting conditions. The rainbow effect in these holograms can also be confusing, leading consumers to assume that any colourful diffractive effect signifies the presence of an embossed hologram.

To counter the proliferation of dot matrix systems and the ease with which embossed holograms of all types are now being counterfeited worldwide, Ver-tec has taken soundings from the security industry and the demand has been universal. An overt, easily identifiable true colour security hologram that can be individualised and mass produced.

The result? Ver-tec HD3D™. What makes Ver-tec HD3D™ technology unique?

  • True Colour
    • True Colour as opposed to Full colour is the distinction made in viewing an optical feature that holds its colour. Unlike embossed holograms which exhibit a rainbow effect, Ver-tec HD3D™ images maintain their original colours no matter the viewing angle. This provides a security device that is easily distinguishable and recognised in comparison with conventional embossed holograms. 
  • Individualised Coding

    • Ver-tec HD3D™ images can be created with unique identifiers such as serial numbers and/or bar codes. This will allow the identification of individual documents through the HD3D™ image. The coding systems used can also be encrypted. Unlike conventional printing or ablation systems, the unique identifiers are incorporated optically within the Ver-tec HD3D™ structure during its creation.

 

Ver-tec HD3D™ with individualised data

 

  • 3D Image Switching
    • Multiple image switches can be incorporated into Ver-tec HD3D™ including both vertical and horizontal systems.

 

Ver-tec HD3D™ with serial number image switch

 

  • Easily recognisable overt features

    • Ver-tec HD3D™ images can be viewed under fluorescent lighting (see image below) and maintain their colours under most lighting conditions and angles of view.

     

Ver-tec HD3D™ image under fluorescent light

 

  • Stereographic Animation

    • True colour animation effects can be created with a wide variety of subject matter. This includes digitally generated animation.

     

Stereogram with overt and covert flick-in channels

 

  • Covert Features

    • Ultra violet images as well as microtext features (see image below) are readily incorporated into Ver-tec HD3D™.

     

Microtext within a HD3D™ image

 

Ver-tec HD3D™ is designed to be incorporated into a wide variety of security documents. It can incorporate 2D/3D, 3D or stereographic images or even a combination of all of these techniques. Ver-tec HD3D™ can be cost effectively mass produced in roll form.

 

Production run of Ver-tec HD3D™ images

A copy of the Ver-tec HD3D™ product brochure in PDF format can be downloaded by clicking here. For enquiries relating to product sales, Ver-tec HD3D™ samples, product partnering programmes and/or customised solutions please go to our contact page.

 

 
     

 

  

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