MicroPOISE™ is the world leading secure desktop hologram applicator.
Trusted by governments, infrastructure authorities, educational institutions, large companies and individuals worldwide to apply security features to security documents and cards of value. Our on demand systems allow users to apply the security feature as the document is issued, reducing the risk of theft during storage as well as reducing the risk of counterfeit documents in circulation.
MicroPOISE™ applies security features using a hot foil stamping process. This dramatically increases the security of the document as the feature cannot be removed without detection.
MicroPOISE™ is used to apply a range of hot stamping foils including
Trusted in over 100 countries worldwide – The proven security solution
Point of issue security – Greatly reducing the risk of theft and counterfeiting
Anti tamper control – Protecting the process of applying security features
PC software – Allowing you to store and recall parameters
Designed and built in the UK – Guaranteed quality and support
MicroPOISE point of issue security
How is it used?
MicroPOISE™ is extremely versatile and is used in a wide range of applications around the world.
Some examples include:
MicroPOISE™ can apply security features to a wide range of materials including paper, PVC card, PET, Teslin®**, polycarbonate and as well as other materials and substrates.
Security Foiling offers a broad range of on demand options for applying features to these materials:
MicroPOISE™ MK2 Hand-Feed ID card Template
Now you can feed cards and stamp more than one image in perfect register to the print.
With templates for each application you have the flexibility to can change jobs in 5 minutes stamping 25 cards of one sort and 430 of another with ease.
This new feeder increases hand feeding accuracy for small volume production avoiding investment in an automated feeding system.
All this with the Point of Issue Security features of security of MicroPOISE™ MK2 and Sentry
MicroPOISE™ machines are equipped with a sophisticated and unique security control system designed to control the use of the machine which includes:
User access control via password
Supervisor access control via password (optional)
Engineer access control via password
Control of the number of impressions that can be made without further intervention. The machine can be programmed via an encrypted code to stop the machine after a specific number of impressions.
‘Dead on arrival’ – machines can be shipped so that they cannot be used until contact is made with the Security Foiling or the official reseller – avoids machines reaching the wrong person.
With the Sentry Access PC App all operational parameters can be saved and uploaded to the MicroPOISE™ in just a few seconds allowing rapid changeover of jobs and every job can be stored and recalled.
Full control of the MicroPOISE™ machines parameters on screen
Store parameters and recall them at the push of a button
Control and program MicroPOISE™ Auto-Feeders
Easy to use interface
The SENTRY PC App connects to the MicroPOISE™ SENTRY Control System giving you a unique level of control and security over you application.
The SENTRY PC App has a simple to use PC interface, putting you in full control of your document security application.
Using official MicroPOISE™ spare parts means your investment will continue to function to the highest standards for many years to come. Your order for spare parts will be handled by the very same team that built the machine. Security Foiling operate an upgrade policy for all of their products to ensure that new technology and efficiencies can be integrated into older equipment where possible.
For the highest quality results and to protect the warranty of the MicroPOISE™ we recommend you use official MicroPOISE™ foiling consumables:
A range of accessories are shown below. All designed and manufactured by the same team that built the original MicroPOISE™ and therefore you can be sure that these items meet the same exacting standards to work correctly with the machine.
The Document Template offers the user the ability to accurately locate the position of stamped area onto all types of documents and card and is manufactured bespoke for your application.
The template simply locates onto the document table of your MicroPOISE™ MK2.
MicroPOISE™ MK2 Card Template
The Card Template allows the user to use the MicroPOISE™ MK2 Hand-Fed to accurately stamp in a set position on a CR80 plastic card.
The position of the stamp is defined using the positional guides which is included with MK2.
The Foil Destruction System is an accessory which attaches to the MicroPOISE™ MK2 to securely destroy the left over foil after application.
It attaches below the foil rewind system and shreads the foil as it is rewound onto the core to ensure that any waste foil cannot be used again.