Saueressig Security International and Heidelberg are collaborating on in-line security solutions to protect against brand piracy. The companies are to develop jointly cost effective processes enabling packaging printers to produce security features and surface finishing in a single production process.
The intention is to develop an embossing unit that is integrated as the last unit in the press. Security elements such as hidden graphics and images can then be embossed on an embossing cylinder or by using sleeves. This gives the printed product double security with both printed and embossed security elements, explained the company. Optical magnifying glasses are then required as decoders for verification purposes. A combination of various patented technologies opens up "virtually unlimited possibilities". The Speedmaster XL 105 will serve as the platform for this technology.
It is already possible to use special software solutions to integrate varied and complex security elements in the printing process. With the help of one or more decoders, the images can then be made visible on the print product. This process can be performed with all Printmaster and Speedmaster series. One of the first users is the French printshop Autajon, which already provides high quality packaging with security features.
"We're delighted to join Heidelberg in developing print solutions that embrace the knowledge we've acquired from years of experience with hidden security solutions," says Udi Ronen, managing director of SSI. The company was founded in Vreden in mid-2005 by Saueressig, supplier of print and embossing technologies and StarBoard Technologies, Israel, an international supplier of hidden security technologies.
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