CoscoTron polycarbonate films provide security document protection

Security is critical to identification documents (IDs) such as citizenship cards, driver's licenses, and passports. However, low-cost materials and decentralized personalized design make documents vulnerable to forgery. With this in mind, security printing companies and card manufacturers are turning to polycarbonate, a durable material whose unique physical properties can help improve document security
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. In fact, some U.S. states and parts of Canada already use polycarbonate substrates for driver's licenses.
in response to the growing demand for polycarbonate materials in secure identification applications, Cosco Ventures has developed a range of MoKFO®ID polycarbonate film product solutions. These materials provide the durability required for secure identification. Polycarbonate films are laminated at high temperatures and high pressures, forming an inseparable bond that makes the document almost impossible to tamper with. The inability to access the security features and personalized data embedded in the card without significant damage provides excellent anti-copy and anti-counterfeiting protection for documents.
addition, transparent windows technology also provides new security features for security. Cosco has developed a film that is extremely thin and has a very high light shield, ideal for seamless integration in transparent window applications.
to enhance the security of federal certification
Cosco is a supplier to the U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO), which uses Mikfort®ID polycarbonate films for a variety of identification applications.
, general manager for security and smart documents at the U.S. Government Publishing Office, said: "Polycarbonate materials are a key manufacturing component to help strengthen the safety of federal certification for national security. GPO looks forward to continuing its partnership with Cosco as it advances the production of important identification documents such as cross-border documents and smart cards. Frank Mannarino,
Coco Ventures business development specialist, added: "Due to the inherent quality and integrated safety characteristics of polycarbonate, secure identification documents made with our special polycarbonate films are one of the most security-resistant documents. "
materials help achieve safety characteristics
MDKFORD®ID polycarbonate films can be used as white core film, transparent film and transparent laser optimized covering film during card making. These materials are more durable than other traditional card materials on the market.
, polycarbonate films have been used for security documents and identity cards issued by more than 30 governments, according to Thorsten Dreier, global head of CoscoTron's Special Films. "Cosco is recognized by the high-security printing industry as a leader in innovation and technology, and we will continue to advance material technology innovation to help achieve the safest anti-counterfeiting features." Dreier added.
Modelkefort®ID polycarbonate films provide the following excellent performance for identification documents, including:
- Excellent transparent grade material for windows
. High-contrast laser etching capability
High Durability and Long Life
About the U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO):
The U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) is the federal government's official digital security resource for the production, procurement, cataloging, indexing, certification, dissemination, and preservation of official U.S. government information products. The GPO is responsible for the production and distribution of information products and services in all three branches of the federal government, including the State Department's U.S. passport, as well as official publications in digital and print formats from Congress, the White House, and other federal agencies. GPO partners with approximately 1,150 libraries participating in the Federal Library Program and our secure online bookstores through permanent access to federal government information to the public free of charge. For more information, please visit .
: Cosco
is one of the world's largest polymer producers, with sales of 14.6 billion euros in 2018. Its business focuses on the production and manufacture of high-tech polymer materials and the development of innovative solutions for many areas of everyday life. The main service areas include the automotive, construction, wood processing and furniture, electrical and electronics industries, while other areas include sports and leisure, cosmetics, medical and chemical industries themselves. By the end of 2018, Cosco had 30 production sites worldwide and approximately 16,800 employees (based on full-time employees).