Authentix and KURZ Join Forces to Deliver QUANTUM stripe™ at Scale

Authentix, a pioneer in nano-optic security technologies, has signed a Cooperation and License Agreement with LEONHARD KURZ, one of the world’s largest advanced high security feature manufacturing companies, uniting the former’s breakthrough innovation with the latter’s world-class production capacity.

The agreement covers QUANTUM™ stripe, Authentix’ patented fully animated nano-optic feature.

Launched two years ago, it is based on plasmonics and delivers a combination of movement, 3D stereoscopic depth, and multicolour effects in an ultra-thin form factor, offering dynamic effects at all angles and under all lighting conditions (see CN September 2023).

From left to right: Alan Newman (Chief Product Officer, Authentix), Peter Mühlfelder (Executive Senior VP for Business Area Security, KURZ), Kevin McKenna (CEO, Authentix), Gerben van Wijk (Head of Business Area Security, KURZ).

Following successful technical validation for scaled manufacturing of QUANTUM stripe, the partnership is focused on finalising full supply and commercial terms to meet growing global demand.