Switzerland
OVD Kinegram (part of KURZ group) is the inventor of the KINEGRAM security device and global leader in the field of physical security elements for government issued ID documents and banknotes. The company’s innovative, advanced optically variable devices offer an unprecedented level of protection against counterfeiting and manipulation of documents, and are trusted by security printers and Governments in more than 110 countries. KINEGRAMs are produced in Switzerland and Germany under the highest security conditions. The company has been the leading innovator in this industry for over 30 years. Today, with more than 250 employees, OVD Kinegram is the technological centre of excellence of the KURZ Group in the field of high security applications. In addition to optical features, OVD Kinegram also provides attractive solutions for the RFID components in electronic passports and other biometric ID documents including visas, ID cards and driver licences. Continuous development in optical technology, design, materials and application methods, along with detailed customer design and integration support, are factors at the core of OVD Kinegram’s success. By focusing on improvements that deliver a unique integration of digital and physical security technologies, OVD Kinegram is able to offer its customers the highest standards of protection against document counterfeit and manipulation. To complement these products, OVD Kinegram is developing a growing range of solutions for document verification using digital inspection processes that can work with standard document reader hardware, and smartphone technology. Governments and related customers in more than 110 countries use Kinegram features. References to the wide range of government documents that include Kinegram security features can be found here: