Fogra-research of smart cards & security applications

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Every single person at Fogra stands for research, testing and certification.

Security concepts for well thought-out, tamper-proof and durable products set the agenda for our research programme. ID documents as well as interconnected security applications will only be accepted if they are found to be secure and reliable. This requires to strike the correct balance between personal acceptability and the public concern about security.

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We see a decisive factor for sustainable success in generating added value for the industry by our research. This can be, for example, higher durability of the end product, improved quality monitoring of a process or a cost-neutral increase in the quality of materials.

Identification cards

Application-oriented or user-oriented research is of great importance to us, always taking our research responsibility towards the industry seriously. Our transparent communication promotes the applicability, transferability and importance of test results and focuses the attention on the users' interests and requirements.

Security investigations

Research in the field of security are always application-oriented projects and without exception confidential.

Method development for testing the effect of electrostatic discharges on smart cards with smart card user interfaces (SUIs)

Security Applications 04/23/2024

Existing models and test methods are being further developed and optimized to test the resistance of smart cards with SUIs to electrostatic discharge.

Metrological analysis method for evaluating quality deviations in printed plastics

Security Applications 04/23/2024

A method is being developed which can be used for evaluating the color fastness in a reproducible and algorithm-based manner for the first time.

Development of standardized performance tests to optimize performance and interoperability in NFC technology

Security Applications 08/10/2021

New test cases will make it possible to verify the actual performance of NFC systems for the first time.

Predictability of the service life of smart cards through further improvement of a practical, cyclical fatigue analysis

Security Applications 10/01/2019

New test method with which the durability of cards can be quantified by measuring defined parameters.

Colour prognosis for transparent coated prints to establish a proof printing process

Security Applications 04/01/2019

A model is being designed that will allow the anticipation of colour changes in coatings.

testing device for security applications

Alternative test methods to rapid verification of the functionality of smart cards

Security Applications 03/31/2019

Comprehensive characterisation of chip cards with contactless function is also possible parallel to production?

Johannes Bartl

Security Applications

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Our acrredited laboratory is all about measurement and testing – one of the important cornerstones of producing high-quality and secure products. As an innovative service provider we have an eye to the demands of the market as well as our customer's expectations.

Fogra core competence Packaging & Print finishing

Packaging and print finishing

The research area focuses on topics of industrial bookbinding, print finishing and packaging production: influencing variables that determine quality, process optimization, test methods and sustainability.

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