TOPPAN Security Introduces CHROMA Laser Colour Technology for ID Documents
For thirty years, governments producing identity documents faced a choice: either ensure the integrity of the photo or prioritize high resolution and quality of the portraits. TOPPAN Security has now launched CHROMA, the world’s first laser technology providing full-colour, photo-realistic personalization for polycarbonate identity documents.
Revealed at the ICAO TRIP Symposium, CHROMA changes the way identity is secured and displayed, combining exceptional document security with outstanding visual clarity.
“CHROMA brings identity to life with unmatched realism and precision, delivering lifelike imagery on secure polycarbonate documents that exceed today’s security benchmarks,” said Jean-Pierre Ting, President of TOPPAN Security.
Why CHROMA Sets a New Global Standard
Traditionally, black and white laser engraving has been the benchmark for secure document personalization. Unlike surface printing, which only places ink or dye on the exterior, laser engraving embeds personal data and portraits deep within the polycarbonate layers, enhancing durability and security.
CHROMA advances this by enabling full-colour laser engraving, offering a new level of photo-realism and security that surpasses previous methods.
Advantages of CHROMA Technology
- Full-colour, photo-realistic images embedded within the document
- High-precision personalisation for enhanced visual quality
- Superior security by embedding data deep in polycarbonate
- Exceeds current international security standards for identity documents
Impact on Identity Protection
CHROMA redefines the protection and portrayal of identity on official documents, providing lifelike images that are difficult to forge or manipulate, thus raising the bar for document security worldwide.
Author's summary: TOPPAN Security’s CHROMA laser technology revolutionizes ID documents by combining high-security embedding with vivid, full-colour images, setting a new global standard in identity protection.