Best Disruptive Technology

2025 – Winner

Cbpm

China Banknote Printing Technology Research Institute – Wireless-driven

The winner was China Banknote Printing Technology Research Institute for Wireless-driven, ultra-thin, flexible OLED anti-counterfeiting components.

Based on flexible display technology and smartphone wireless communication technology, this element can be integrated into banknotes, passports, and product packaging to provide effective anti-counterfeiting protection for goods. When powered by a smartphone’s wireless reverse charging module, it achieves a luminous effect visible to the naked eye. The key is integration, and the innovation shows the disruptive potential of OLED-based optical elements, opening new pathways for anti-counterfeiting strategies.

 

2025 Awards Winners

Lifetime Achievement Award

Elisabeth schulz

Elisabeth Schulz

Lifetime Achievement Award

Brian holmes

Dr Brian Holmes

Lifetime Achievement Award

Michael boehm

Michael Boehm

Best Decorative / Packaging Product

Hazen paper

Hazen Paper – Firedancer

Best Product Security Application

Ara authentic

ARA Authentic – Checkmyheat

Best Integrated Technology / Best Document Security Application

Composition parrot 500

IN Groupe – Plasmogram™ Reverso Stripe on the Polymer Philippines 500 Piso Banknote.

Best Integrated Technology / Best Document Security Application

Bol house notes paper and polymer

Crane Currency – Beauty of Life House Note

Best Innovation in Optically Variable Technologies

Smart mirrors iq structures

IQ Structures – Smart Mirrors