Robust Optical Features for Cards Simply Applied by Lamination Plates
By Dr. Yit-shun LEUNG KI, Optical Features R&D, 4Plate GmbH/ProGravur AG Counterfeiters are clever. Unconstrained by the imperatives of mass production, they dispose of both time and practically unlimited…
How to Enhance the Cardholder Experience and Improve Security
By Jennifer Kohlhepp, Managing Editor, ICMA Today, cards matter as much in the digital world as they do in the physical world. There are applicable use cases in…
Latest Ink Trends in the Card Manufacturing Industry
Sustainability is a central theme when it comes to the design and manufacture of plastic cards, according to Sun Chemical, a member of the International Card Manufacturers Association (ICMA). In…
Strategies to Reinvent Card Design Using Traditional Materials
Card designers are always watching for ways to get creative with traditional materials that are readily available in order to simplify the card production process, according to CPI…
Biometric System-On-Card Solution Helps Combat Fraud
Credit card fraud is one of the highest threats to banking organizations and consumers alike. This increasing trend not only results in a tarnished reputation, but also extreme…
How to Enhance the Cardholder Customer Experience and Improve Security
Today, cards matter as much in the digital world as they do in the physical world. There are applicable use cases in traditional credit cards and debit cards,…
How Inks Can Help Card Manufacturers with Sustainability Commitments
By Thierry Perrot – R&D Chemist Engineer, VFP Ink Technologies The credit card market has taken a major shift toward more environmentally friendly payment solutions. Industry designers manage to…
Cards Reimagined at ICMA’s 2022 EXPO
Hundreds of professionals focused on driving their card organizations forward in the quickly evolving global card industry came together to strengthen business connections and expand their knowledge at…
ICMA Announces 2022 Élan Awards of Excellence Winners
The International Card Manufacturers Association (ICMA) recently announced the winners of the prestigious Élan Awards of Excellence, which celebrate the pinnacle of design innovation, security and technical achievements…
Wooden Key Cards: Eco-Friendly Solution for the Hospitality Industry
Green Hotel Cards Inc. (GHC) joins the growing list of card manufacturers that are producing eco-friendly products using sustainable materials including polylactic acid, recovered ocean bound plastic and…