LEONHARD KURZ Stiftung & Co. KG. partners with Authentix Inc. to bring Next-Generation QUANTUM stripe™ to Global Scale
LEONHARD KURZ, one of the world’s largest and most advanced high security feature manufacturing companies for the currency industry, today announced the signing of a Cooperation and License Agreement to enable high-volume production of the Authentix patented breakthrough nano optic feature, QUANTUM stripeTM.
Following successful technical validation proving the product can be manufactured at scale, the collaboration positions LEONHARD KURZ to leverage its world-class innovation, production expertise, and global supply network to accelerate the technology’s commercial rollout.
“KURZ has a long history of pairing advanced manufacturing capabilities with cutting-edge technologies,” said Peter Mühlfelder, Executive Senior Vice President - Business Area Security. “We are proud to support Authentix in bringing their innovative QUANTUM stripe feature to the currency market, demonstrating how strong partnerships can speed the adoption of next-generation solutions while showcasing our own commitment to manufacturing innovation, including a potential pairing of QUANTUM stripe with KINEGRAM®, at scale.”
The parties will now finalise full supply and commercial terms, ensuring immediate readiness to meet forecasted customer demand and setting a new benchmark for collaboration between technology innovators and manufacturing leaders.