LED Technology Grows Up, Offers New ‘Wow’ Factors to Card Issuers Looking to Stand Out
CPI R&D engineer discusses tech advancements, growing market for LED cards Kyle Christianssen became used to the inquisitive looks and questions when the senior research and development engineer…
ISO Eyes New Test Methods for Eco and Sustainable Card Standards
By Dave Tushie, Magellan Consulting, Inc., ICMA Standards and Technical Representative While industry traction has been accelerating, it was observed at a recent standards meeting that no ISO…
Why the World Wants Metal Cards: A Deep Dive into Consumer Personas
Once reserved for the financial elite, metal payment cards are now on the rise across markets worldwide. They’ve evolved into symbols of identity, exclusivity and innovation—bridging physical design…
Cards Hold Their Ground: Study Shows They’re Still How We Pay
It’s in the Cards: Assessing How People Today Prefer to Pay, a new global white paper from International Card Manufacturers Association (ICMA) member IDEMIA Secure Transactions, reveals that…
Regional Excellence Takes Center Stage at the 2025 Élan Awards
For the first time in Élan Awards history, a new honor was introduced in 2025: Best Overall Card by Region, recognizing standout achievements in card design and manufacturing…
ID Cards: From Utility to Innovation
At their core, ID cards serve a basic yet vital function: verifying a person’s identity. But in 2025, the way that function is achieved has expanded dramatically. Thanks…
Addressing Gift Card Fraud Through Industry Collaboration
Cybercrime and organized retail crime continue to challenge the integrity of global retail and payment ecosystems. At the 2025 International Card Manufacturing & Personalization EXPO, industry leaders came…
Innovation, Security and Symbolism: Celebrating the People’s Choice Winner and Finalists at the Élan Awards of Excellence
Each year, the International Card Manufacturing Association (ICMA) Élan Awards of Excellence spotlight the most compelling, creative and technologically advanced cards in the world. Among these categories, the…
Thank You for an Unforgettable EXPO
On behalf of the entire ICMA team, thank you for being a part of the 2025 ICMA EXPO—and for helping us celebrate a major milestone: ICMA’s 35th anniversary.…
ICMA Celebrates Global Card Innovation at the 2025 Élan Awards of Excellence
The International Card Manufacturers Association (ICMA), a global trade association dedicated to supporting the card manufacturing industry, proudly celebrated its 35th anniversary during the 2025 Élan Awards of…