> The company 3D ltd. Certifi cations

> Services Consulting Design and graphics Holographic origination electroforming recombination uV recombination – The new technology embossing

> products Shims Foils The application and transfer of holograms unique-marking - A new technology large format shims with drop-ins or microtext

> A diversity of holographic eff ects Special security features and eff ects Optical eff ects Swissgram ® - unique holographic security solution Highspe3d holography ™ identifi cation levels

> High security Holograms for high security applications

> product & Options and arguments

> Smart solutions Design injection molding - nanostructured surfaces kryptolens ™ - A unique covert feature kaleidocode ® - Holographic nanothentic ® - protect your Customers

> nano- & microtechnology Origination of 3D microstructures Thin fi lm patterning/ high resolution marking unique 3D microstructuring

> Decorative packaging eye-catching eff ects eye-catching eff ects combined with security features The Company

✴3D ltd. Founded 1989, 3D AG is one of the world’s leading compa- nies in the production of holographic security features for:

• high security: bank notes, , driving licenses, ✴Certifi cations documents, tickets, coupons, vouchers 3D AG is a certifi ed manufacturer and • product and brand protection: etiquettes, labels, hang- member of: tags, hot embossing foil • functional surfaces: injection molding, solar cells, lCD • intergraf CwA 14641 : 2009 screens, light guiding, antirefl ection layers • iHMA – int. Hologram Manufacturers Association • decorative patterns: refi ned packaging for sales promo- • iCC-CiB – int. Chamber of Commerce- Counterfeiting tion and security intelligence Bureau • SVi - Schweizerisches Verpackungsinstitut 3D AG produces classical handcrafted holograms in house; from the graphic creation, to the exposure of the hologram, • Swiss label the electroforming and recombination of the shim, and the • iSO 9001 : 2008 fi nished label. in addition, 3D has a collection of over 600 diff ractive patterns, many of which have been licensed by important foil converters.

As one of the only independent and privately held compa- nies in this industry, 3D AG realizes important projects. The need to protect documents, products and packaging will continue to increase, especially classical holography creates a variety of diffi cult to copy designs as unbeatable visible elements.

Foils Shims Consulting labels Design and graphics

Holographic origination

embossing electroforming

recombination

3 Services

✴Consulting Holography is a world of opportunities for everyone: the marketing manager looking to promote his product to remain one step ahead of the competition, the pharmaceutical manufacturer interested in securing his product against counterfeiting and tampering, or the foil company looking for the most innovative promotional and packaging solution.

To find the perfect hologram and the right combination of security elements for a specific need is a core competence of 3D AG. A team of experienced holographic specialists will create the solution that meets the customer’s needs and exceeds the expectations.

✴Design and graphics The process of producing a custom-made hologram begins with the design in the graphics department.

3D AG’s graphic specialists will work closely with the customer to transform a creative idea, graphic representation, or a model into the perfect hologram.

✴Holographic origination A hologram is in essence a recording of the interference of coherent light waves created using laser light and precision optical techniques. This is the actual stage where the hologram is made.

The custom artwork designed by the graphics department is transformed into a hologram with the classical handcrafted method in the laser equipped processing laboratory. The expert holographers create and combine the necessary holographic elements for the final hologram.

4 ✴electroforming The holographic image is transferred onto a nickel shim in a galvanic bath. Thus, a durable metal replica of the holographic image is created as a tool for mass production. SHiM SpeCiFiCATiOnS: 3D AG has state-of-the-art electroforming capabilities; enabling high precision replications into nickel shims of SiZe Shims usually are up to 1200 mm x 1200 mm but can be made almost any nano- or microstructures. These electroformed up to 2000 mm x 1200 mm on request. The thickness ranges from plates are widely used for over 20 years in the holographic 25 micrometers up to 10 millimeters. industry for foil embossing, uV-embossing and casting, metal stamping and injection molding. MeTAl prOperTieS pure nickel, hardness approximately in addition, 3D AG provides electroforming services to an 200-300 HV, weldable, no internal stress. increasing number of universities and independent research BASe MATeriAlS nickel can be electroformed from various fl at institutes for the generation and evaluation of nano- and substrates, such as nickel, brass, copper, steel, stainless steel, glass, microstructures for many applications. pMMA, pC, epoxy-resins, titanium etc.

r&D for electroforming is another of 3D AG’s core competences, new technical processes are continuously explored. Almost all development work is being done in-house and a network of specialized companies and research institutes is available.

✴recombination Holographic images as well as nano- and microstructures are recombined to produce large format master shims up to 1200 mm x 1000 mm. recombined images can be either joined together to produce endless holographic images, such as diff ractive patterns, or separated to accommodate hot stamping or needs. 3D AG has special recombination layout types know-how and owns exclusive equipment for the step-and-repeat replication of various types of surface reliefs. Between each recombined single cell area, it is possible to create a small overlap or a gap, depending on the requirements of the application.

During this process, registration marks can be added for subsequent foil fi nishing operations.

5 ✴uV recombination – The new technology 3D AG masters the mechanical recombination as well as the uV recombination in house.

Mechanical recombination uV recombination recombination layout Types wallpaper or as “patches/stripes” wallpaper or as “patches/stripes” (perfect stitching down to 50 micrometers)

Suitable Surface reliefs From submicron gratings up to From submicron gratings up to approximately 50 Micrometers depth and bigger than 50 Micrometers depth

Active Area Maximum active area to be recombined Maximum active area to be recombined is 914,4 mm x 762,0 mm is 1200 mm x 1000 mm

Single Cell Size From 5 mm x 5 mm up to From 5 mm x 5 mm up to 152,4 mm x 152,4 mm 152,4 mm x 152,4 mm

Single Cell Shape Various shapes possible, e.g. square , Various shapes possible, e.g. square, rounded, triangular etc. rounded, triangular and free forms etc.

✴embossing production of nano- or microstructured foils in this final stage of hologram production, the nickel master shim is mounted on the embossing machine to produce the final product. 3D AG is a competent partner in mechanically transferring nano- and microstructures onto many different kinds of foils. whether you require the hologram as self-adhesive labels or as hot-stamping foil, we provide a large selection of foils for specific promotional and security OpTiCAl AppliCATiOnS needs with very efficient lead times. nanostructured surfaces are used for diffractive patterns, The hot embossing of foils is an efficient and cost effective anti-reflective surfaces as well as to boost the efficiency of way to replicate nano- and microstructures in optical systems. large quantities. FluiD TeCHnOlOGy Technical indications for the embossing process nanostructured surfaces can be used for the control of the Starting with a master-structure (for example a silicon wafer) absorption of moisture on surfaces. that 3D AG replicates and if needed also recombines (multiplies) a nickel shim is produced. To emboss the foils pArTner neTwOrk with such a shim a hard embossing machine is available. 3D AG has an intelligent network of partner teams in research facilities that can be used for consulting in the development of nano- and microstructures from the design up to the mass production process. 6 products

✴Shims “Our line OF prODuCTS iS DeSiGneD TO SATiSFy CuSTOMer neeDS in eVery DeSCripTiOn: A durable nickel replica of the holographic MArkeT SeGMenT: FrOM FOil MAnuFACTurer image produced using our unique galvanic technology used to produce the image in mass quantities. The original replica, THrOuGH reTAiler TO enD-uSer.” or master shim, is kept in-house at 3D AG. From the master shim, both sub masters and production shims will be produced. production shims are used for the actual embossing of the holographic images into foil. ✴ we can meet your exact requirements by providing shims Foils of the desired size and thickness. DeSCripTiOn: Foil embossed with holographic images, as well as with diff ractive patterns. we can meet your exact TArGeT uSer: nickel shims of 3D AG holographic images requirements by providing foils in various sizes, colors, and and diff ractive patterns are sold to large foil manufacturers thicknesses. and label producers, as well as to security printers. These users require nickel shims for the production of holographic TArGeT uSer: Most end-users do not have the capabilities to foil and embossed labels in large quantities. apply hot stamping foil directly to their own products. label converters, printers, and packaging manufacturers are therefore signifi cant users of hot-stamping label stock.

✴labels DeSCripTiOn: Self-adhesive (peT) foil, which is embossed with holographic images and die cut in various sizes and shapes, to the customer’s specifi cations.

TArGeT uSer: The end-user interested in holographic labels for securing and/or promoting his or her product.

✴The application and transfer of holograms A vital consideration is how to fi x the hologram to the product. -based documents such as banknotes, checks, vouchers, and tickets lend themselves well to diff ractive security features which are applied using hot-stamping foil technology. labels can be attached manually or with an automated machine process.

✴unique-marking - A new technology unique-marking is a new technology jointly developed by Variszit and 3D AG. it is now possible to apply holographic and non-holographic markers directly to the product now not only on fl at surfaces but also on round or curved surfaces. This is possible inline, easily added to an existing process in high frequency (over 60 strokes per second) for mass production. This non-conventional unique-marking application does not require any tooling and is therefore very cost eff ective.

7 ✴large format shims with drop-ins or microtext

Shim with rainbow and drop-ins Shim with rainbow and microtext

SHiM SiZe SHiM SiZe 800 mm x 1000 mm 800 mm x 1000 mm

SHiM THiCkneSS SHiM THiCkneSS 0.3 mm 0.3 mm

BACkGrOunD BACkGrOunD rainbow, cracked ice or other pattern originated rainbow, cracked ice or other pattern originated by 3D or delivered to 3D by 3D or delivered to 3D

DrOp-in MiCrOTeXT FOnT HeiGHT of custom designed elements over the whole 0.015 mm - 0.050 mm shim per customer requirements MiCrOTeXT FOnT line THiCkneSS SiZe OF DrOp-in 0.003 mm - 0.005 mm 3 mm x 3 mm up to 150 mm x 150 mm MiCrOTeXT GriD pOSiTiOninG ACCurAnCy 20 mm over the whole shim +/- 0,1 mm

8 Holography

✴A diversity of holographic eff ects 2D: This hologram type is based on a graphic image, in which all elements are recorded on one optical level (substrate layer). Gratings and microstructures produce high diff raction effi ciency, brilliant colors and dynamic eff ects.

2D/3D: in comparison to the 2D hologram, where all optical information is stored on one level, the graphical elements of a 2D/3D hologram are separated from each other and placed on several diff erent, superimposed layers, providing a sense of optical depth (parallax eff ect). Combinations with three-dimensional objects in the background are also possible.

3D: This hologram is created by holographic exposures of one or more real physical three-dimensional objects or starting from computer generated images (stereogram). in of object recordings, a 3D hologram portrays the object in a 1:1 scale. The strong sense of depth distinguishes this hologram from others; however, for optimal viewing conditions, a direct and pointed source of light is recommended.

3D/2D: This hologram combines a 3D hologram with a 2D hologram, the 2D component being in the background. The 3D component shows the original object on the foreground either as in true scale or as a stereogram, the 2D component is always taken from a graphic image.

✴Special security features and eff ects Hidden features: Covert information which is integrated into the hologram during the origination process and which can only be revealed with a special reading device, under specifi c wavelengths.

Black and white Switch: A novel optical eff ect consisting of an achromatic 3D hologram switching in distinct areas between white and black when turning the hologram at 90 degrees. This used increasingly as a special security feature - hard to imitate and easy to check.

Key and lock system: Special digital watermarking, based on lines or other graphical elements, containing a hidden information which can be revealed with special screens.

KryptolensTM : A new high security covert feature is the result of a development between 3D AG and Jura JSp. To verify the hidden kryptolens elements, a special decoding lens is needed (for detailed description continue to “smart solutions” section).

Liquid Crystal “Zedgram”: A novel security solution, where special types of invisible liquid crystals are incorporated into the holographic foil, in order to create hidden information. The information can be read out with the aid of a polarisator.

Nano- and microtext: Microtexts are text elements with a height between 40 and 100 micrometers. with “nanotext” one understands text elements, which have a font size in height smaller than 25,4 micrometers. Both types of text are too small to be read by the naked eye.

Security guilloche: Static or dynamic guilloche designs, which are also used in security . They are added to the design, and especially can be used for shares and certifi cates. 9 ✴Optical eff ects Asymmetrical gratings: with asymmetrical gratings, as a line shape or as surface areas, the protection against forgery is increased additionally. Special optical eff ects can be achieved.

3D dynagram: A kinematic sequence of fi ne-lined guilloche patterns superimposed on specifi c regions of an image. The patterns are optically designed in such a way to appear to rotate or to blossom as the hologram is tilted. The dynamic movements are well visible also under poor lighting conditions.

Di ractive patterns: 3D AG is known in the holographic industry as having the largest and most popular selections of diff ractive patterns in the world. we are eager to consult with you on designing new diff ractive patterns to meet your specifi c needs.

Dot matrix: The continuous rainbow eff ect of this 2D hologram results from microscopic holographic dots, which diff ract light through a range of angles. Holograms made using this technique perform excellently under a variety of lighting conditions. Dot Matrix can be combined with classical 3D holograms, providing a wide range of possibilities for new and interesting holographic eff ects.

Dynamic e ects: Motion eff ects, are realized with lines, dots and other micro geometric forms.

E-beam nanostructures: produced with electron beam lithography. High-resolution diff ractive and non diff ractive nanostructures, lens structures, prismatic and other structures are used to achieve special optical eff ects. A resolution of up to 500’000 dpi can be reached.

Flip e ect: Two superimposed images that provide an eff ective “image fl ip”, where a tilt of the hologram reveals either one or the other image.

Holographic lens structure: new and unique, holographically originated gratings evoke a lens eff ect, available in line shape or as areas.

Lenticular e ects: lens arrays or cylindrical lenses are being used to produce dynamic images, similar to a holographic stereogram, but without holographic recordings. lenticular eff ects are becoming more and more popular both for brand protection and decorative applications, due to the fact that the resulted optical eff ects can be checked easily and give a sensation of depth and movement at the same time.

Stereogram: This is a special type of a 3D hologram –also called “Multiplex hologram”- consisting of several images; the result is a moving eff ect or image sequence. Stereograms can be produced in black and white or in color.

True color 2D-Holograms: A graphical image (e.g. based on a photograph of any object), through the right combination between grayscale and color mix turns the image holographically to appear real. 10 ✴Swissgram ® - unique holographic security solution we have developed the unique Swissgram ® for you to protect your products. Swissgram ® allows you to increase the protection against forgery. This inimitable customizable combination of security features lets you decide the depth of security you need to protect your products and documents.

what makes the Swissgram ® unique! it protects your products or documents in the most secure and versatile way. Additionally, visual effects enable the possibility for your clients to differentiate an original from a fake at the «point of Sale». Thus, the different possible levels of security offer an effective protection against forgery. To underline the uniqueness and to elevate the standard of security features, we offer everything from the layout design to the finished label in house. you define your requirements – we realize the solution!

3D hologram 3D hologram with three levels lens structure with one level stereogram hidden feature black/white (laser pointer)

key and lock system dynagram (dynamic effects)

3D hologram with one level and two colors 2D/ 3D hologram microtext

matt- and special structures

e-beam structures

nanotext

asymmetric grid

security guilloche hidden feature 3D hologram 2D real color (laser pointer) with one level hologram 11 ✴Highspe3d Holography ™ 3D AG has developed an origination system to effi ciently produce low cost holograms with short lead times, which opens an entirely new dimension and many applications for holography. Compared to standard classical holographic lArGe FOrMAT HOlOGrAMS origination, the initial costs are low due to a From a single image of a 2D hologram straightforward production process. yet it is possible to up to 350 mm x 500 mm incorporate the advantages of classical holography, with its successful microstructures providing high security protection VAriOuS AppliCATiOnS against counterfeiting. The integration of security features Hot stamping foil, labels (up to 120 mm x 120 mm), allows high resolution including any kind of microtext or paper, board and adhesive materials images. in combination with 3D AG’s wide range of background designs, from diff ractive patterns, rainbow structures or even 3D eff ects, 3D AG has endless possibilities in creating HighSpe3d holograms. Furthermore any artworks or fonts from a digital source can be used conveniently and trouble-free. positive or negative versions of the originated images may be generated, similar to photography. Matt-white structures: Holographic microstructures break white light into its spectral colors (rainbow colors). The matt white structures are optical structures, that don’t refl ect the spectral colors. These structures can be placed on a rainbow. For example a logo placed on a rainbow background can result in a beautiful optical contrast.

✴identifi cation levels The holographic images can incorporate up to 4 diff rent identifi cation levels, which are superimposed.

1. leVel AuTHenTiFiCATiOn: Visually detectable features by the “naked eye”

2. leVel AuTHenTiFiCATiOn: Visible with small optical magnifi cation or lens struc- tures

3. & 4. leVel AuTHenTiFiCATiOn: detectable third level features or special custom- ized fourth level security features

12 High Security

✴Holograms for high security applications 3D AG is holding a world leading position in the origination of holographic images for high-security applications, such as banknotes, passports, visas and driving licenses. Holography is an optimal solution for high security applications, given the complexity of its composition and production process, allowing both overt and covert features. Multiple holographic eff ects can be added and combined to a unique security featured hologram, which no one can reconstruct or imitate.

3D AG has produced high-security holograms for more than 70 denominations used in over 31 countries, thus are present worldwide on billions of banknotes. in order to meet the heightened security standards for the production of banknote holography, 3D AG provides the entire production process – from the fi rst graphic proposal to the embossing tooling in a high security environment. ✴Banknotes Holograms or DOViDs (Diff ractive Optically Variable image Devices) are optical microstructures created by laser interferometry, resulting in animated images or patterns. These cannot be eff ectively copied or reproduced by scanning and color copies and have also proved to be benefi cial as an eff ective recognition feature for the general public.

Graphic design in intense cooperation with its customers, 3D AG designed price winning images, matching the overall banknote design. 3D AG is considering that the right combination between graphic design and origination, from the initiation of a new banknote project until its realization, is of paramount importance for the security of the banknote.

Origination 3D AG off ers the latest optical anti-counterfeiting techniques, a combination of multilevel security elements with a strong aesthetic appearance. 3D AG’s banknote holograms have an excellent reputation for their functionality, exhibiting excep- tional clear colors, high brilliancy, clear three-dimensional depth and strong dynamical eff ects against counterfeiting.

3D AG’s independent services enable you to freely choose your appropriate suppliers of hot stamping foils, security inks, currency paper and the banknotes themselves, to meet your needs. 3D AG, with its extensive experience in the high-security fi eld, can also direct you to the appropriate technological partners.

13 product & Brand protection

✴Options and Arguments Counterfeiting became an unethical but massive “global industry” aff ecting the profi t of manufacturers, brand owners and creating losses to governments; it became the most serious plague and challenge for the future of our economy. - ing causes the loss of trust from the consumer, aff ects the quality of the brand and worse, endangers lives. Moreover, counter- feiting does not only concern luxury goods anymore, but almost every product, clothes, medicines, food, electric appliances, spare parts, all are aff ected. The internet, now a major sales channel, makes it easy to distribute uncontrollably.

Counterfeiting attacks the heart of our cultural values, the fi ght against this plague is the challenge for our future.

Is “laisser-faire” an alternative? • Counterfeiting is a criminal act, an intrusion in physical and intellectual property and must be prosecuted by the police • excuses for doing nothing: “Anti counterfeiting measures are too expensive” “The decision making process in our company is much to complicated and takes forever” “we do not know which is the indicated solution to our problem against counterfeiting”

Something must be done as the risks are simply to big! • Financial loss to the company (loss of sales and product liability claims) • losses and damages to the clients (fi nancially and physically) • Violation of laws and regulatory requirements (loss of taxes and neglecting the consumer protection) • neglecting the social responsibility of the corporation • loss of image of the company • Be prepared, it can get worse and prevention is better than cure

What happens if you  ght counterfeiting? • increase in customer confi dence that boosts sales and turnover • Competitive advantage increases the market share

The selection of the right technology is a key success factor! • The consumer must be enabled to diff erentiate the real product from the counterfeited one • The consumer wants to be enabled to easily authenticate the bought product • The manufacturer must be able to communicate his measures simply to the market • The cost of the anti counterfeiting measures should not be higher then its benefi t (cost of 0.1%-1% of the product’s salesprice) • The criminal activity of the counterfeiting must be easily identifi ed to increase the risk for the counterfeiters • The right solution must be simple, eff ective and easy to implement • The right solution may represent a real added value and can contribute to sales and marketing

14 Currently available technologies: Passive technologies – visible overt features (visible with the naked eye) • Holograms • Optically variable inks • • paper quality (for example banknotes) • rapid change and modifi cation of the packaging • lenticular images (lenses producing 3D-eff ects) • Special surface textures with a particular haptic eff ect

Active Technologies – hidden, covert features (only readable with a special reader or tool) • rFiD (radio Frequency identifi cation Devices) – electromagnetic identifi cation • Optical identifi cation particles (taggants), for example ink with uV-taggants • Chemical identifi cation particles (taggants) are added to the product as trace elements • Micro-identifi cation particles (nano-taggants)

Mass-coding systems – visually recognizable or machine readable as 1D or 2D • Digital mass serialization (DMS), each product receives a unique quasi-random number from a database • Digital mass encryption (DMe) each product receives a unique quasi-random number that is not stored in a databse

The right technology depends on the product and its market. Mostly a combination of the technologies above is applied. Holograms are the most used of the overt visible optically variable elements:

• Holograms are used for more than 20 years for brand and document protection • The consumer can easily detect the real product and identify a counterfeited product • The manufacturer communicates his measures easily to the market • The costs usually are low and rarely are higher than 0.1% - 1% of the product value • Counterfeits can be easily detected so that the risk for forgers increases • Holographic elements can easily be implemented and applied by the manufacturer • Holograms usually add value to the product and bring advantages for marketing and sales and also help the position- ing of the product. • Holograms, depending on the applied security features are diffi cult to copy or to imitate. • Holograms can be easily combined with other technologies. Mass serialisation can be combined for the track and trace function with the hologram for the of the product. • Holograms can be registered with the iHMA (international Hologram Manufactures Association)

Conclusion Doing nothing is not a solution. with the right measures counterfeiting cannot be completely 3D AG consults you to prevented but it can be taken care that the products are not easily sellable as counterfeits and are easily identifi ed by the trade and consumers.  nd the right solution! The motivation to produce counterfeits is therefore reduced. if the manufacturer communicates to the consumer about his measures for the prevention of counterfeiting, the consumer confi dence increases with resulting competitive advantages against suppliers that do not do anything to protect their customers. prevention is better than cure. 15 Smart Solutions

✴label Design 3D AG has been helping many companies designing labels. A modern label has many functions beyond simple identifi cation of a product.

labels can be functional for anti-counterfeiting, brand protection, tamper-evident seals, anti-pilferage seals, etc. Security labels can combine several overt and covert features to avoid reproduction. Adding , holography, embossing, barcodes, rFiD chips, custom printing, weak (or weakened) backings, etc. are elements used for authentication, theft reduction, and protection against counterfeit and are used on iD cards, credit cards, packaging, and products from clothing to CDs and electronics to fi ght illegal imitations.

The newly available software applications for the available mobile phones allow consumers to identify labels easily and read automated 1D and 2D barcodes that direct them to secure websites with their mobile phones. This allows the manufacturer additional customer interaction as well as to identify the location of customers or of the increased appearance of counterfeits.

16 ✴injection Molding - nanostructured plastic Surfaces Given 3D AG’s vast experience in the origination and manufacturing of holograms and holographic labels, 3D AG is the ideal partner in the development and production of nanostructured holographic plastic surfaces that can be transferred directly in the injection moulding process. plastic objects are commonly produced with plastic resins in standard injection moulding machines. 3D AG can complement the injection mold with a nanostructured insert. it is impressive how a holographic color eff ect can be added to plastic products without any addition of chemistry and solvents which can be dangerous for pharmaceutical and food products. Holographic surfaces on plastic parts are mainly used for:

• Counterfeit proo ng: An additional production process is usually required for elements preventing counterfeiting. 3DAG’s solution with holographic eff ects is not only impossible to fake but also integrated in the injection moulding process.

• Product enhancement: Holographic colors and eff ects have a very noble and magical eff ect on plastic parts. This process has not been widely used and therefore still surprises consumers and the visual impressions induce amazement. This technology can be used to en- hance design parts as well as for packaging of watches, perfumes, cosmetics and jewelry.

✴kryptolens ™ - A unique covert feature Jura JSp off ers the experience gained in many years of high-security printing and the design of high-security documentation (e.g. passports), also in the area of integrated brand protection, and has come to specialise in highly effi cient in-line solutions. Combining the unique technologies and skills, resulted in a new high-security covert feature for holographic images (e.g. labels, hot stamping foils). kryptolens™ is the result of the innovative patent-registered technological development at Jura JSp, the pioneering, distinctive holographic capabilities at 3D AG and can be integrated in any 3D AG holographic design.

To verify the hidden kryptolens™ elements, a decoding lens with a special developed frequency is used. This lens, with a fi lter of a certain frequency, is needed to access the information at diff erent angles of the decoder and making them visible to the human eye.

Thanks to the deployment of the most up-to-date techniques, the hidden kryptolens™ elements are invisible and therefore suitable for high-security applications where a covert anti-counterfeit feature is required. potential forgers do not have any indication for the kryptolens™ usage. Via controlled lens distribution, only authorised people can verify the image. kryptolens™ is easy to communicate with operators along the whole distribution chain. it is an extremely sophisticated anti-counterfeit tool, combining the advantage of 3D AG’s holographic diff ractive structures (i.e. clear colours,high brilliancy, 3D depth, dynamics) with a distinguished second level covert security feature for additional information or product authentication. 17 ✴ kaleidocode ® - Holographic Barcodes The problem and the risk! Any conventional printer can print fake barcodes as labels. in shops these can be stuck over the existing barcodes. Then at the cash point, the wrong price will be scanned, registered and paid. it represents a dangerous threat and unnecessary risk to only rely on the conventional barcodes.

The for 19.95 now reads 9.95

Two Barcodes can be with two read very diff erent easily prices

The solution of 3D AG – kaleidocode ® 3D AG has developed special holographic, secure barcodes that make it impossible to counterfeit for fakers. The kaleidocode ® protects your price, your product, your brand and your income – for a reasonable price. Applied to the product or it’s packaging, the tamper evident kaleidocode ® can not be removed without seriously damaging the barcode information.The kaleidocode ® can easily be recognized by the cashier and the buyer as a special safety feature. This delivers the security that the product and the barcode are an original and not a fake.

The kaleidocode ® is available as self-adhesive labels from 15 mm x 15 mm until approximately 120 mm x 120 mm, as well identifi cation as hot embossing foil and a combination of hot The desired information is stored in either 1D- or 2D-Bar- embossing foil on paper self-adhesive etiquettes. Depending codes, therefore is machine-readable and can be read by on the product price segment, the kaleidocode ® is suitable commercially obtainable scanners. Combined with holo- for orders from approximately 1000 labels with the same graphic security features the eye catching Code-Content. in addition, the kaleidocode ® labels can be kaleidocode ® therefore not only makes your product more numbered with a laser or a simple thermotransfer print. attractive but also secures it. Tamper evident Track and Trace kaleidocode ® enables an accurate tracking of physical objects and is a secure and reliable trait for the manufacturer, the distribution and the end user.

Data protection with kaleidocode ® it is possible to reliably protect alphanumeric data with holography, and this on multiple The right price levels of security: hidden, obvious and machine-readable attributes. This unique combination makes kaleidocode ® a versatile multifunctional security feature to secure and protect important information on your products, documents or dangerous goods and more.

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✴ nanothentic ® - protect your Customers! The code that protects you and your clients from counterfeits! 3D’s nanothentic ® is an intelligent combination of The combination with a hologram yields additional security. holography with a serialization of the product. every product The hologram can be customized according to your specific is marked with a unique and singular random serial number wish and additional security features can be added. The without logical sequence. These codes are generated just for label can be made tamper evident and also be hidden with a these products and are not used by anyone else and are also scratch off rubber layer. For some applications it even makes not stored in a database that could be hacked. sense to add a second number, one for the trade and one for the enduser. Checking of these unique serial codes is easy for the trade and the customer, it can be done reading the code with a Below we introduce a possible label, which can be stuck out- mobile phone or typing in the code to be sent by SMS or side on the packaging. it enables the client to track and trace directly on the manufacturer’s website to create further cos- and in combination with holographic security features also to tumer interaction. check the authenticity of the product. This allows not only to a track and trace the product but can nanothentic ® - there is no better customer retention, also deliver to the manufacturer a large variety of informa- the clients will be grateful! tion that can be used by the marketing division to evaluate consumer behavior. The location of the checking customer can also be detected to allow the geographical identification of counterfeiting problems.

Nanothentic 12 mm x 12 mm

Nanothentic 22 mm

84 mm 100% 14 mm

60 mm 32 mm

19 22 mm nano- & Microtechnology

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3D AG covers the whole value chain beginning with the Origination of 3D microstructures, the electroforming process of small area functional structures, the duplication of these structures up to the ready-made precision micro- and nanotools to be used in roll-to-roll or injection moulding processes.

Our continous eff orts in research open new possibilities for the industrial use of nano- and microstructured functional surfaces.

These technologies have been used mainly by the lighting industry, mobile phone manufacturers, lCD- screenmanufacturers, pharmaceutical companies, packaging foil companies, solar cell manufacturers, research institutes, printing companies, injec- tion molding companies, etc.

✴ Origination of 3D microstructures • High degree of freedom in micro structure engineering • repeating arrays, density variation matrix, gradually changing features • individual Geometry size x/y: 5 µm – 1000 µm • Feature height or depth z: 0 – 150 µm • wall angles and slopes α: 0° – 85° • High aspect ratio features (2:1) • Optical surface fi nish (rMS < 20 nm) • 100% fi ll factor (any packaging, e.g. hexagonal, square) • large area processing (proven up to 1900 mm x 1400 mm)

prism array Variable feature distribution

lens array Free form 20 ✴ Thin fi lm patterning/ high resolution marking • Demetallisation with 3 µm resolution • Micro marking with 2 µm line width

Demetallisation of Aluminium on peT Aluminium on peT

✴ unique 3D microstructuring ultra high depth defi nition (<100 nm)

Highly defi ned surface topography (1 km = 1 µm)

21 Decorative packaging

✴ eye-catching eff ects A core use for holography has always been decorative packaging. The eye catching eff ects can make products look more attractive with holographic patterns. This has been used for all products that are sold in a competitive environment mainly to increase the shelf attention and for customer displays.

3D AG is known in the holographic industry for having one of the largest and most popular selections of diff ractive patterns in the world. These patterns are ideal for the packaging of many diff erent types of products, as well as for a multitude of other uses such as: in the lettering on a birthday card, on the cover of a book or compact disk, in jewelry, and in magazine advertisements. The perfect way to keep one step ahead of your competition.

The new technology of uV-casting made it possible to transfer holographic layers of uV on the packaging, no more fi lm is needed and the cost became very accessible. 3D AG excels in designing and making large format tools to uV-cast such patterns.

✴ eye-catching eff ects combined with security features The present trends also show the combination of holographic patterns with security features like secure 3D holograms or micro text making the packaging also vital to defend against the increasing pressure from counterfeiting.

As an example, the cigarette industry is a large customer for security enhanced decorative packaging. The combined need to increase the shelf attention as well as the demand to make the counterfeiting of cigarette packages more diffi cult can be fulfi lled at once with the right combination of decorative elements (rainbow, pillars of light and cracked ice) and security elements (holograms, microtext, lenticular structures).

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3D AG Lättichstrasse 4a P.O. 2155 CH-6342 Baar Switzerland Phone +41 41 768 25 25 Fax +41 41 768 25 55 [email protected] www.3dag.ch