Covert optical authentication for products that need stronger protection
The aim is simple: stronger product authentication, harder-to-copy security, and a clearer path to trusted traceability.
Our technology is an optical authentication system that uses laser-written polarisation information to embed covert features in security labels using advanced materials. These features are not visible under ambient conditions but can be verified by a compact reader device.
The features are individual for each authentication label to facilitate high level of traceability.
These together offer a stronger and more defensible layer of security than conventional QR codes or holograms.
We are looking to work with pilot partners who require a stronger product authentication in real commercial settings.
Why it matters and you should explore
More difficult to imitate
The security feature is covert and cannot be easily reproduced.
Storage capacity
Greater information storage capacity than conventional QR codes.
Designed for verification
A compact reading device reveals the hidden information for enhanced authentication.
Works alongside existing systems
The approach can complement and enhance other security and traceability methods.
Built for real products
The goal is to increase security of authentication labels and product-linked authentication and tracing workflows.
How it works
Manufacturing
Hidden optical information is encoded into the label during production.
Label
The label carries a covert machine-readable signature.
Authentication
A compact reader reveals the hidden information and enables verification.
Pilot
We are looking to work with a partner to test how this approach could fit real product, packaging, or secure labelling environments.
A pilot would explore:
- sample use case definition
- suitability for the target product or label format
- authentication workflow and reading concept
- practical integration requirements
- technical and commercial viability for future deployment
Discuss a pilot
If you are exploring stronger authentication for high-value, regulated, or sensitive products and open to test new approaches, we would be glad to speak to you.