5 Tips to Networking Success at ICMA’s New Virtual Trade Show
Although handshakes may be off the table for now, you can still get connected to new business opportunities and strategic partnerships virtually. The International Card Manufacturers Association (ICMA)…
Magnetic Stripes Become Trendy in Plastic Cards
Now more than ever, companies are looking for new ways to differentiate cards from competitors with unique card design features. Many are achieving that distinction with magnetic stripes.…
Digital Printing Trends Higher in Transaction Card Market
For card manufacturers, remaining competitive will mean embracing the power of digital to add capacity and gain new efficiencies in the production of payment, pre-paid and identification cards.…
Card Manufacturers Value Technology in ‘War on Waste’
Waste is a major issue in any manufacturing setting, and many card manufacturers are waging a war on waste with technology—software and hardware innovations—to reduce waste of raw…
Innovative Ink Solutions Enhance Fraud Protection
Cards are an integral part of our everyday lives. They prove identity, allow purchases to be made and grant access. That means authentication features are a critical component…
Beyond COVID-19: Card Manufacturing Market Trends
The card manufacturing industry is experiencing an industrial revolution that is being driven by the pandemic. Although the timing and breadth of recovery is still uncertain, rebounding from…
Card Manufacturing Shifts Operations Amid COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused operational interruptions to all aspects of global life, including the transaction card industry. It is likely these disruptions will continue until there is…
COVID-19 Magnifies Benefits of Smart Factories for Card Manufacturers
Card manufacturers adopting software and hardware advancements are benefiting from more productive factories, better quality products and overall production cost reductions. Those introducing new technologies onto the plant…
ICMA Members Transform Manufacturing to Combat COVID-19
As COVID-19 continues to impact the world in unprecedented ways, the need for protective equipment is on the rise for health care professionals and essential workers. To help,…
Will COVID-19 Spur a Rise in Contactless Gift Cards?
Amid COVID-19, many small- to medium-sized businesses have found a way to secure cash flow while adhering to social distancing guidelines that have been put in place to…