Laser Processing of Banknotes & Security Documents

High-Precision Security Features

Laser technology enables the production of highly precise security features that provide effective protection against counterfeiting. It can be used to reliably safeguard banknotes and security documents, as well as high-value and sensitive products such as cheques, certificates, securities, credit and smart cards, tamper-resistant reflective films for vehicle licence plates and traffic signs, and holographic labels for spare parts, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics.
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Anti-Counterfeiting for Banknotes and Security Paper with MLT Laser Technology

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Maximum security through microstructures

MLT laser technology generates extremely precise microstructures that are nearly impossible to reproduce using conventional printing or copying methods. These include microperforations such as dot-matrix structures as well as individual serial numbers with micro-coding for maximum security.

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Material-flexible, durable, and precise

The non-contact laser process operates with micrometre precision and is suitable for a wide range of substrates, including banknote materials such as cotton paper and polymer films, as well as holographic labels. The security features produced are highly resistant to abrasion and remain intact throughout the entire service life of the product.

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Integration into modern security and production systems

Laser technology can be seamlessly combined with additional security features such as holographic elements, UV and IR coding, or transparent windows. Inline-integrated laser systems also enable direct processing during continuous production without interruption. MLT offers modular components, complete solutions, and development systems from a single source and supports the implementation of customized security concepts.

How Does Laser Processing of Banknotes and Security Documents Work?

Laser processing of banknotes and security documents creates security features in a non-contact and micrometer-precise manner on cotton paper and polymer films. This allows elements such as windows, nominal-value perforations, or logos to be precisely integrated. The resulting high-precision structures are extremely difficult to reproduce with conventional printers or scanners.

Which Products Besides Banknotes Can Be Laser-Processed?

Laser technology for security features is also used for ID cards, passports, checks, certificates, and securities, enabling microperforations, micro-text, serial numbers, and transparent windows.

Advantages of Laser Processing of Banknotes and Security Documents

Highest anti-counterfeiting security

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Lasers create precise microstructures that are extremely difficult to reproduce with conventional printing or copying methods.

Material flexibility and durability

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Lasers operate without contact and with micrometer precision, making them suitable for a wide range of materials, including cotton paper, polymer films, holographic labels, and reflective films.

Integration into modern security concepts

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Can be combined with holographic elements, UV-reactive markings, infrared coding, and transparent windows.

Online laser processing

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Materials can be processed directly in a continuous production flow at high speed.

Suitable Laser Systems for Banknotes and Security Documents

Laser Processing of Banknotes with MLT

At MLT, we provide laser modules and complete solutions, including all necessary auxiliary components, from a single source. With our extensive experience in laser material processing, we support the development of customized security features. Individual machines for laboratory setups and R&D environments are also available.

Feel free to discuss your specific applications with us without obligation. We will find the right solution for your requirements.