holograms
pRODUCTION
Technology/Process Description:
Kumbhat
Holographics is a leading provider of Holograms and Holographic films in South
India. Its fully integrated in house manufacturing facility houses a hi-tech
Computer Division, a Master shooting Laser Lab, Embossing, Electro forming and
Adhesive Lamination and Die Cutting machines
The facility
ensures precise registration, consistently sharp & bright images and
superior embossing under the expert supervision.
Process of Manufacturing:
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Hologram can be made from artwork, provided it fits into the
actual size of the Hologram without distorting the artwork. Firstly the
designing of the Hologram is done incorporating the customer requirements.
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Once the designing is completed, the Master is shot. A laser is
used to shoot the image on a photo resist plate (much like conventional
photography).
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The Master is then used to ‘Emboss’ the image on to the specified
film (metalised polyester).The embossed film is coated with adhesive and then
laminated onto the Release Liner. Subsiquently, the Holograms are cut to the
required size. Final 100% visual inspection is carried out to ensure ‘zero
effect’.
Other Essentials:
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Hologram can have a maximum of 5 layers or levels. However, it is
recommended that a maximum of 2/3 layers are used so that the brightness and
clarity of the Hologram is not compromised.
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Holograms are best viewed under a white Light source (Table Lamp
etc.) or natural light (sunlight).
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Hologram can be embossed on Polyester, BOPP, PVC and Aluminum
Foil. The most common base material used in Holograms is Metalized Polyester as
it has a high ‘gloss’ value.
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The minimum size of a Hologram sticker is 8mm*8mm*8mm Dia. The
maximum size can be 6”*6”.As the size increases, the cost of the Hologram will
also increase.
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Hologram stickers normally come in 23 Micron, 36 Micron and 50
Micron film thicknesses. As the thickness increases, the cost of the Hologram
also increases.
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Holograms can be made on Silver or on any other colored foil.
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Tamper proof Holograms can also have a break away pattern such as
Checkerboard, Honey comb etc. This means that when the Hologram is peeled of
from the product onto which is affixed, a Checkerboard or Honey comb pattern
will be left behind.
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Hologram can also be embossed on Hot Stamping Foil. In this case,
the Hologram can be hot sampled onto paper or plastic. However, for this
application, hot stamping machine is required.
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Holograms can not be affixed onto any oily surface, powdery
surface, stretchable surface or any surface that has a silicon or similar
coating on it. Holograms are generally not very effective on uneven surface.
Technology/Product Specifications:
Product:
Holograms
Hologram
is a high-tech optical laser recording of visually a 3D image bearing the multi
layer impressions of the customized art work with various security features –
demonstrating multiple images reconstructed as one image having complete
parallax & depth-of-field (due to high refraction of light) floating in
space behind and/ or front of the 2D recording medium. Different cross sections
of the image can be seen along different directions when viewed at correct
angle of light. Its dramatic effects look “real” because of vibrant colors,
motion and images at different depths.
Holograms
are actually 3D images formed using a laser and light sensitive material, which
is chemically similar to a photographic emulsion. Basically it records a
pattern of infinitesimal lines called interference pattern due to the
interaction of two beams of laser light, after processing, the hologram is
illuminated at the same angle as one of the beams (the reference beam) used
during the original exposure. The hologram re-creates the second beam to form a
virtual 3D images.
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Type 1-2D,3D Single Channel 2 or 3
Layers : This type
of Hologram has 2 or 3 layers and no switching effects i.e. ‘channels’.
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Type 2-2D 3D Multi Channel between
Layers,2Layers: This
type of Hologram has 2 layers, with switching effect between the layers i.e.
when the angle of viewing is changed, the ‘foreground’ artwork disappears so
that only the ‘background’ artwork is visible.
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Type 3- 2D
3D Multi Channel in the Foreground: This type of Hologram has 2 or 3
layers, with switching effect in the ‘foreground’ i.e. when the angle of viewing is changed , the ‘foreground’ artwork
changes to show a different artwork in the ‘foreground’. A maximum of 4
different artworks can be incorporated in the ‘foreground’. This allows the
customer more flexibility in terms of the design of the Hologram.
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Type 4 Dotmatrix: Here a ‘Dotmatrix’ effect is incorporated
in the Hologram. The ‘Dotmatrix’ effect can have kinetic movement and can be
visible from more angles. This effect also has more brightness as compared to a
conventional Hologram. However, this effect can only be incorporated in the
‘foreground’. The ‘Dotmatrix’ effect can be combined with any type of Hologram
as detailed above.
In all the above
types of Holograms, lines artworks are used to make the Master. The line artworks
in the different layers provide in the 3D effect.
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Type 5 – True 3D: In this type of Hologram,
a scaled down model is used to make the Master. The end result is that the
customer can actually see a 3D object in the Hologram complete with the shadows
and contours. Line artworks can also be incorporated in this Hologram to make a
3D 2D Hologram.
Advantages of Holograms:
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Difficulty to Replicate
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Difficulty to Alter/Transpose
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Verifiable by Manufacturer
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Cost Effective
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Easy Application on product
Company Profile
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Company Name |
Kumbhat Holographics |
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Address |
Kumbhat Complex,29 Rattan
Bazar,Chennai-600003, Tamil Nadu, India |
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Contact person |
Mr. Shanti Kumbhat |
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Phone |
+91-44-25356129,25356132,
09840088888,09840095959 |
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Fax |
+91-44-25357098 |
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E-mail |
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Web Site |
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Year of Establishment |
1999 |
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Product(s) Manufactured |
Holograms |
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Production (FY-05) (Products
contributing most to the sales) |
200 Mn |
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Sales Turnover |
FY 05: USD 0.22 Mn FY 04: USD 0.11 Mn FY 03: USD 0.05 Mn |
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Foreign Collaboration |
Nil |
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Manpower Total (Nos.) |
90 |
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Raw Materials / Equipment used |
Polyester Film, BOPP Films all
metalised, Laminating Machine, Embossing Machine, Illumination Testing |
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Effluent Generated |
Non Polluting |
Broad Profile of Project Offer
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Project |
To Supply Hologram Manufacturing
Plant |
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Capacity per Annum |
6000 Mn |
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Land Requirements/ Building Requirements |
1000 Sq. M |
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Plant & Machinery and Test
Equipment |
Laminating Machine, Embossing Machine, Illumination
Testing |
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Electrical Installation |
58.25 HP |
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Implementation Period |
3 Months |
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Manpower Required |
90 |
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Raw Materials / Equipment Required |
Polyester Film, BOPP Films all metalised, Laminating
Machine, Embossing Machine, Illumination Testing |
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Total Project Cost |
USD 0.6 Mn (Approx.) |
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Expected Annual Sales |
USD 0.2 Mn |
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Profitability |
30% |
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Form of Offer |
Turnkey Project |