From Banknotes to Brand Protection: IOTA Expands Global Anti-Counterfeiting Dialogue

From Banknotes to Brand Protection: IOTA Expands Global Anti-Counterfeiting Dialogue

19 May 2026: The International Optical Technologies Association (IOTA) is proud to announce the continued expansion of its global engagement programme, strengthening the fight against counterfeiting across multiple critical sectors throughout 2026. From currency to secure documents or protecting life-saving pharmaceuticals, IOTA is leading the technical dialogue on optical security innovation.

Smartphone Technology Calls in Holograms

Smartphone Technology Calls in Holograms

Dr Paul Dunn, chair of the International Hologram Manufacturers Association, considers new possibilities for brand protection and anti-counterfeiting created by hologram validation using smartphone technology. Holography has helped to bring smartphone digital...
The Euro: 20 Years of Cashing in on Holograms

The Euro: 20 Years of Cashing in on Holograms

It’s 20 years since the first series of euro notes became a reality for 300 million Europeans. To mark the occasion, Dr Paul Dunn, chair of the International Hologram Manufacturers Association (IHMA), considers the anti-counterfeiting role holography has played and...