Watch Out: IR Upconverter are Not Secure and Not Safe!
For all companies and government departments which like to upgrade the anti-copy and anti-counterfeiting protection of documents or products with covert security features may have heard about covert IR security features such as IR upconverter and inorganic IR taggants. As we found that many of customers and clients asked us what the difference between these two products is we decided to share more information on how IR converters and taggants function and perform differently as a security feature.
IR UPCONVERTER
IR upconverters have been around for quite some time and they are used in a variety of security documents. Since several years now these upconverters are also used in security labels used in brand protection.
The name IR upconverter originates from the capability of the IR upconverter pigments (particles in the ink) to convert the incoming IR light from an invisible IR laser pen to a visible light.
When used for in security printing application the document inspector will have to use an IR laser beam, which emits an invisible laser beam and points it at the area where the IR upconverter ink is printed. If IR upconverter is present, the area where the laser beam hits the surface will change to a visible colored spot.
Detail-oriented and fully branded voucher designed to help:
- Stop the loss of business due to counterfeits
- Fast, efficient verification methods for F&B, FMCG and Retails
- Maintain a high brand reputation and customer confidence
Beautifully Designed Anti-counterfeit Vouchers
NanoMatriX is constantly working to develop new security measures to make your Frontpoint Security Coupons harder to duplicate. Our specially designed Anti-Counterfeit Coupons contain security features which make counterfeiting extremely difficult and even impossible. NanoMatriX provides turnkey projects to deliver custom-made secure vouchers and coupons with a wide range of anti-counterfeiting printed security features and security paper choices.
What We Can Put Into Your Custom Made Secure Voucher
- Customized security line and thread.
- Security hologram
- Embossed anti-counterfeiting pattern
- Micro-text and Nano-text
- Security taggant ink (transparent color)
- Security ink, such as thermochromic ink, photochromic ink, etc.
- Sequential numbering barcode
- Speciality or security paper
- Scratch-off coat
- Online tracking service for document verification
Detail-oriented and fully branded voucher designed to help:
- Stop the loss of business due to counterfeits
- Fast, efficient verification methods for F&B, FMCG and Retails
- Maintain a high brand reputation and customer confidence
Beautifully Designed Anti-counterfeit Vouchers
NanoMatriX is constantly working to develop new security measures to make your Frontpoint Security Coupons harder to duplicate. Our specially designed Anti-Counterfeit Coupons contain security features which make counterfeiting extremely difficult and even impossible. NanoMatriX provides turnkey projects to deliver custom-made secure vouchers and coupons with a wide range of anti-counterfeiting printed security features and security paper choices.
What We Can Put Into Your Custom Made Secure Voucher
- Customized security line and thread.
- Security hologram
- Embossed anti-counterfeiting pattern
- Micro-text and Nano-text
- Security taggant ink (transparent color)
- Security ink, such as thermochromic ink, photochromic ink, etc.
- Sequential numbering barcode
- Speciality or security paper
- Scratch-off coat
- Online tracking service for document verification
BENEFITS OF TAGGANTS
Taggants do offer a wide range of benefits in terms of the elevated security they can provide to government and corporate user of security features. And above all the highly precise detectors use a light source which is absolutely harmless to the inspector.
SECURITY:
- Security IR taggant are not available to general users & counterfeiters.
- No response to invisible laser beams from IR pens. This has the consequence that counterfeiters and forgers can neither detect nor reproduce the IR taggant security feature.
- Can only be detected by specialized Taggant detector. Calibrated to discriminate all products. Highest possible security at comparatively low additional ink cost available.
- Detectors for IR taggants are not available to general users.
INSPECTOR’S SAFETY:
- The light use for inspecting the presence of taggant is absolutely HARMLESS and can never damage the inspector’s eye sight.
In short, Taggant can ensure
- High degree of anti-copy resilience
- Health & safety of the employees who inspect the prints and the inspectors in the field
- The compliance with required specification
When consider high-end protect protection, we suggest protecting your documents and products with IR taggants. IR taggants did enjoy one of the highest growth rates in the security printing industry in recent years as it provides unbeatable protection for ‘high value’ counterfeiting targets, such as ID documents, tax stamps, and product protection. Combining a proprietary IR taggant with sophisticated matched readers, the solution has established us as a technology leader in high-end product and document authentication. The unique taggant ink & detector can be calibrated and meet customized requirements.
For more information on how IR taggants can help your brand protection strategy, please visit our website or contact us. We are happy to be at your service!
ABOUT NANOMATRIX TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
Since 2004, NanoMatriX Technologies Limited is a proficient state-of-the-art innovator and supplier of anti-counterfeiting technology and system integration. We offer tailor-made combinations or individual products or services.
NanoMatriX’s products and services include:
- Highly cost/benefit efficient anti-counterfeiting materials, products and systems.
- Convenient-to-use, on-demand product serialization, mobile verification and engagement platforms.
- Agile, modular on-demand enterprise software services (e.g. ERP, POS, e-commerce, etc.) and proficient IT integration for ecommerce, logistics, payment system and many others.
- Business and technology consulting in the areas of anti-counterfeiting, anti-fraud and document security to corporations and government departments.
- NFC (proximity and vicinity) solutions for brand protection, consumer engagement and loyalty / membership programs.