The global security printing industry is undergoing huge changes at present, driven by the ongoing move towards a digital age across the world and increased adoption of new technologies throughout the sector. The digitalisation trend is especially relevant in sectors such as currency and payments, and personal ID documents, although it is shaping developments in other areas such as brand authentication, corporate documentation, ticketing and stamps. With both consumers and products expected to assume digital identities over the coming years, further changes in the industry are envisaged.
This report comprehensively analyses the current landscape for the digital use of security documents – including the impact of COVID-19 – and its evolution through to 2026. The expert study focuses on the shifting demands of issuance authorities, unmet technical demands, and the commercial opportunities digitisation presents to both established firms and new entrants to the market.
Technology and market analyses are built on original data research to provide a strategic guide to remaining competitive and realising new revenue in this rapidly shifting segment.
Our exclusive content:
- A detailed analysis of how digitisation is shaping the security printing industry
- Discussion of key consumer trends affecting digital solutions
- Review of geographic trends for security documents
- Analysis of recent new product activity and technological innovations
- How security printing technology is adapting and changing in line with the move towards digitisation
- How COVID-19 has affected demand for various types of security documents
- Pinpoint key consumer and technological trends driving current changes
- Identify market challenges and future technological innovations
The Future of Security Documents in a Digital Age is a new report from Smithers, focusing upon how digital technologies are changing the security printing industry. Primary research included interviews, attendance at various conferences and webinars and feedback from leading brand owners, as well as suppliers of the various technologies used for security printing and documents. Secondary research included trends in key end-use markets and statistics from various government and industry association websites.
Who should buy the report?
- Suppliers of security printing and packaging solutions
- Digital printers
- Converters of technology integrators
- Coding and marketing print suppliers
- Suppliers of digital technology solutions
- Industry consultants and analysts
Jonathan Thomas has worked in the market research and information field for almost 30 years. Jonathan has worked for Key Note and Leatherhead Food Research, and as a freelance consultant has worked with Smithers since 2016. During that time, he has researched and authored reports covering various sectors of the global packaging industry, as well as preparing white papers and presentations.
Name The Future of Security Documents in a Digital Age to 2026
Date 30/09/2021
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