The International Hologram Manufacturers Association is seeking entrants for an annual award which focuses on the best holography techniques being developed and deployed by companies.The Excellence in Holography Awards 2015 will be awarded at an annual conference to be held in Shanghai, China on 2-4 December.The organisers say the awards are designed to mark new innovations in the 3-D image tech, such as new security features or design techniques.Sponsored by Laczynski and Angus Creative Consultancy, the awards includes categories such as Origination, Holographic Optical Element Applications and Applied Security, Holographic Technology, and Decorative and Packing Products."For many years holography has played a key role in decorative and brand protection security for anti-counterfeiting applications", said Dr Mark Deakes, IHMA general secretary designate. "As counterfeiters are increasingly trying to profit from illegally duplicating not only consumer goods but also commercial and industrial products, holography is increasingly being used to promote authenticity within many global industries which rely on the high quality spare and replacement parts within their supply chains. "All applications or nominations must be received by August 17, and only holograms first produced commercially or holographic processes or techniques introduced after August 1, 2014, are eligible.

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