Our Complete Guide to Advanced Infrared (IR) Taggants
We believe a layered approach leads to the most robust document security possible. A layered approach should use a variety of features, including overt and covert ones, as best practices. One feature gaining traction in the document security sphere is infrared (IR) taggants. Whereas advanced UV pigments fluoresce when exposed to specific wavelengths of light, […]
Ultimate Guide to Optically Variable Pigments (OVPs): Uses Cases, Advantages, and More
The team at Angstrom Technologies, Inc. believes a layered security approach is best for document security. Advanced optically variable pigments (OVPs) are one part of that solution. The key to investing in the right OVPs for your document security is to make sure your provider has the expertise to manufacture a product that is nearly […]
Optimize Track and Trace Security With Invisible UV Pigments and Taggants
Modern supply chains move fast, and so do counterfeiters. For manufacturers in pharmaceuticals, premium beverages, cannabis, and luxury goods, a barcode or serial number alone is no longer sufficient to protect products from diversion, tampering, or outright forgery. The most defensible track and trace security systems today combine digital traceability with physical authentication: covert markers […]
Complete Guide to Overt vs. Covert Document Security Features
At Angstrom Technologies, Inc., we believe a layered security approach is the best way to achieve optimal document security. Part of that layered approach includes using a combination of overt and covert security features that improve document security based on the detection methods needed to see them. In our guide, we discuss overt vs. covert […]
African Nations Continue to Make Progress With ID Security, But Much Work Is Still Needed
According to the World Bank, approximately 1 billion people worldwide were unable to prove their identity in its 2018 report. Half of those people reside in Africa. The challenges faced by these people are immense. Without proper identification, they could lose access to employment opportunities, healthcare, government services, and more. Since this report, it was […]
Why Cash Still Reigns in a World Filled With Digital Transactions
Did you ever save coins in a jar as a kid? What about getting money under your pillow from the tooth fairy? How about heading to your favorite hot dog stand or quaint roadside eatery for a bite to eat at lunch? What about yard sales, lemonade stands, and Girl Scout cookies? Now, imagine a […]