Sekuworks: Intaglio Printing

Intaglio Printing

The Intaglio printing process has been traditionally used for currency, stocks and bonds, certificates of authenticity, and other value documents like gift certificates.

Intaglio's unique features include fine lines, micro-text, and latent images which are nearly impossible to reproduce via commercial printing techniques, making intaglio a robust security technology.

The unique quality look and textured feel of intaglio print are easily detected making it one of the few overt security technologies available today. Because intaglio printing is used to produce the currencies of the world, intaglio printing presses and the companies who own them are monitored by government agencies, including The United States Secret Service and Interpol.

Most intaglio printers utilize sheet fed presses limiting their ability to produce authentication products that meet the needs of today's high speed web delivered world.

Sekuworks recognized intaglio's value as an excellent overt authentication device. Intaglio allows the general public to verify a label, document or certificate without the need for proprietary equipment. Our Patented Sekuweb™ Brand Secure Document Print System not only produces intaglio printed web ready products, but adds other print types and security technologies to create cost effective anti-counterfeit devices.