This new technology could make spotting fake products easier for everyone
Researchers have developed a new printing system that creates responsive anti-counterfeit labels that can be verified using a smartphone. This technology addresses the limitation of anti-counterfeit systems that often require expensive equipment, making it difficult to deploy at scale. By enabling smartphone-based verification, the technology could make counterfeit detection practical for manufacturers, retailers, and consumers.
- ▪The new system combines temperature- and light-responsive microcapsules with a UV ink formulated for high-speed printing.
- ▪The microcapsules contain functional materials that react to environmental conditions, producing optical signatures that are difficult to replicate using conventional printing methods.
- ▪The labels are durable and can withstand demanding supply chains, retaining more than 83% color fastness after repeated cold-storage testing.
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| Publication time | Thu, 06 Aug 2026 01:03:18 +0000 |
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Counterfeit goods are becoming increasingly sophisticated, forcing brands to rely on expensive authentication systems that often require specialized scanners or proprietary hardware. Researchers now believe a smartphone could do much of that work instead. A team has developed a new printing system that creates responsive anti-counterfeit labels that are more durable, easier to mass-produce, and can be verified using nothing more than a phone. The research was published in the International Journal of Materials and Product Technology. At first glance, the technology looks like another incremental improvement in product security. In reality, it addresses one of the biggest limitations of anti-counterfeit systems today: accessibility.
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