International Driver License Standards Focus on Mobile
by Dave Tushie, Magellan Consulting, Inc., ICMA Standards and Technical Representative As we have seen throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the integration of cards with digital devices continues to…
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…
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…
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…
Circular Economy: Ocean Plastic Provides Sustainable Raw Material for Smart Cards
By Daniel Lützelschwab, agent, Folienwerk Wolfen GmbH More and more banks, corporations and smart card manufacturers around the world are using sustainable plastics. To follow this important trend, there…
ICMA EXPO 2022: Presenters to Reveal Latest Card Manufacturing and Design Trends
The global cards market size is expected to grow from $251.33 billion in 2021 to $275.5 billion in 2022, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.6%.…