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The Future is Now: Biometric Smart Card Era Unfolds

By Jennifer Kohlhepp, Managing Editor, ICMA

Biometric smart cards have progressed through an extensive evolution from complex, bulky and expensive formats to International Organization for Standardization-compliant, cost-efficient and scheme-certified contactless products.

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Featured Articles

Card Product Proliferation Demands New Materials
As the global card industry looks to manufacture new kinds of cards, it will need stronger card materials to eliminate card failures.

By David Tushie, Magellen Consulting, ICMA Standards and Technical Representative

European Card Industry Stats and Trends
The European region remains number three globally in unit volume at 6.1 billion cards.

By Al Vrancart, ICMA, Founder Emeritus & Industry Advisor

ICMA’s Élan Awards Celebrate Excellence in the Card Industry
ICMA’s Élan Awards of Excellence recognize member companies committed to design quality and technical innovations.

By Jennifer Kohlhepp, ICMA, Managing Editor

5 Smart Website Lead Generation Strategies
A lead generating website will promote your business all day, every day.

By Daniel Beldowicz, Director of Digital Marketing, ICMA

Circular Economy: Ocean Plastic Provides Sustainable Raw Material for Smart Cards

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 [...]

ICMA EXPO 2022: Presenters to Reveal Latest Card Manufacturing and Design Trends

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%. In 2026, the global [...]

The Future is Now: Biometric Smart Card Era Unfolds

The Future is Now: Biometric Smart Card Era Unfolds

By Jennifer Kohlhepp, Managing Editor, ICMA Biometric smart cards have progressed through an extensive evolution from complex, bulky and expensive formats to International [...]

ICMA Recognizes Sustainable Card Products with EcoLabel Standard Program

ICMA Recognizes Sustainable Card Products with EcoLabel Standard Program

By Jennifer Kohlhepp, Managing Editor, ICMA There’s a swiftly growing global sustainability movement, particularly in the card manufacturing industry. According to a recent [...]

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