Monthly Archives: January 2018
Single tone watermark
An image and/or text created during the paper production process by varying the density of the paper.
This type of watermark is either light or...
Silkscreen
A printing technique whereby ink is pressed through a screen, onto the substrate. Screen printing may be recognized by the sawtooth-shaped edges of the...
Shadow image
An image applied to a synthetic material, and created by varying the density - and occasionally the colour - of the printed layers. The...
Sewing
The binding of a document (booklet) with the use of binding wire.
See through
An image that is partially printed on both sides of the substrate. When the register is viewed under transmitted light, the two parts fit...
Screentrap
A security feature that is integrated in the background printing and consists of structures that are modulated in terms of direction and angle. When...
Screen Angle Modulation
A security feature that is integrated in the background printing and consists of structures that are modulated in terms of direction and angle. When...
Ribcuts
Cuts or holes made in a surface such as paper or foil, to make the paper or foil split when subjected to pulling forces.
Relief image
A security feature that is integrated in the background printing and consists of structures that are modulated in terms of direction and angle. When...
Plastic hinge
A hinge, used to fix a synthetic biographical data page to a document (booklet).
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LIVE BLOG: Montana issues a redesigned driver license and ID card and more...
To find news about a specific state, click on the state abbreviation here:
For news about a specific US Territory, click on the US...
Montana Launches Redesigned Driving and ID Credentials
The Montana Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) has unveiled a redesigned and more secure driver license and identification card featuring elements to help reduce driver...
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On December 2, 2025, the United Kingdom began issuing the first British passports to feature the Coat of Arms of His Majesty King Charles...
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