TYPE III (FORENSIC SOLUTIONS)

This material is a novel approach to brand protection in that we have placed the Anti-Counterfeiting Measure (ACM) in a surprising place: Right on each tiny flake of glitter. Glitter is the unsung hero of many a product. Whether it is used in packaging, labeling, or the product itself, glitter draws the eye. The thousands of reflective surfaces that “twinkle” as our position changes provide an energy that cannot be ignored on the market floor. When compared side by side to an item without glitter, the results are unmistakable. Now imagine the power of a security feature hidden within this already powerful marketing tool. It makes for a brand protection solution that is effective and efficient.

H.W. Sands offers Microtaggant^® Technology from Microtrace.  The Microtaggant Identification Particle is a microscopic multi-layer, traceable, anti-counterfeit technology.  Each code is made up of multiple colored layers which form a unique numeric code sequence.  Multiple nano/taggant technologies may be incorporated in the Microtaggants providing multiple levels of security.  The particles are detected and read using inexpensive, handled devices in the field.  Pattern recognition can be utilized to create a unique "fingerprint" on each individual item that cannot be duplicated.
Application Method
SANDS-SECURE^® Microtaggant^® Technology can be applied in compounded plastic resins, adhesives, films, commercial inks and many other media.

Characteristics

Invisible to the human eye Exclusive and unique to each customer or application Cost effective Read and detected with inexpensive devices Contains multiple layers of overt and covert security

Applications
Identification and Secure Cards, Security documents, Consumer Goods, Pharmaceuticals, Sports Tickets, Tax Stamps, Cosmetics, Garments, Alcohol, Lottery and many more.

H.W. Sands understands that it is impossible for a single security solution to meet the entire authentication and verification needs of the marketplace; this is why we offer a broad array of Overt, Covert and Forensic security solutions under the SANDS-SECURE^® brand.  By offering a broad assortment of security solutions we can work closely with you and your customers to meet your customized layered security requirements.

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