Complex holograms have the same visual appearance as traditional holograms but contain a variety of hidden information in the form of ‘cryptograms’. This combination of visible and invisible security features increases the level of protection they provide.
Used for
Authentication
Suitable for
Very small products
Small products
Medium-sized products
Large products
Goes on
Product
Packaging
Can be used for
Physical products
Visibility
Visible
Invisible
Reading device needed
Yes
No
Connection to server
No
Description
Complex holograms deliver two layers of authentication: visible and invisible. The traditional holographic image that is visible to the naked eye enables immediate authentication. Within that image there is information invisible to the naked eye, in the form of hidden or micro-text, or even encoded information (cryptograms), which can only be read using specific tools such as special lenses, microscopes, lasers or CD players.
Uses
As with traditional holograms, complex holograms have many possible areas of application and can be attached to various materials, although they are mainly used with paper and plastics.
Implementation
If you want to incorporate complex holograms into labels, you do not need to make any changes to your production process. However, if you want to print complex holograms directly onto the surface of your products, you will need to carry out a feasibility check and, if feasible, make the appropriate changes to your production chain.
Cost
The costs associated with complex holograms vary according to the type, size and technique used to attach the hologram to the product, as well as the complexity of the solution chosen.