Datacard Group Debuts Advanced Issuance System for High-Security Passports; Datacard(R) PB6500(TM) Passport Issuance System positioned to revolutionize passport security

Datacard Group today introduced the Datacard(R)
PB6500(TM) passport issuance system at the Intergraf Security
Printers' Conference and Exhibition in Rhodes, Greece. This innovative
and modular solution helps governments elevate passport security to
unprecedented heights in an effort to help prevent fraud and identity
theft.
"Every day, governments face sophisticated, new threats to
passport security," said Paul Baxter, director of passport
technologies for Datacard Group. "The PB6500 system integrates the
most advanced technologies available today in passport and e-passport
issuance. It is designed to help government agencies cost effectively
defend against these threats and protect secure documents against
common attacks from counterfeiters."
The PB6500 system automates inline high-volume passport
production. It can apply level 1, 2 and 3 security features, and
offers a complete line of passport personalization technologies. The
system also includes a variety of system-level security features,
including secure login, data encryption and biometric authentication
support.
A flexible, modular design allows end-users to start with the most
cost-effective configuration for a current issuance program, and then
incorporate new technologies as they become available. Modules
currently available for the PB6500 system include booklet leafing,
contactless chip personalization, laser engraving, color inkjet
printing, vision registration, security lamination, number
perforation, quality assurance and label affixing.
"The PB6500 features a self-contained design that helps ensure
high productivity, exceptional ease of use and unmatched efficiency,"
Paul Baxter said. "It also provides low total cost of ownership with
excellent reliability and ease of maintenance. Customers get strong
protection for their program, their documents and their investment."
With more than 35 years of experience in a wide range of programs
worldwide, Datacard Group is a trusted world leader in secure passport
technology. The company's innovative solutions integrate the systems,
software, services and supplies required to produce high-quality
passports and e-passports in centralized and/or distributed
environments.
Datacard Group offers the world's best-selling secure ID and card
personalization solutions. The company's portfolio includes systems
for high-volume card issuance, card delivery, secure ID issuance and
passport production, plus extensive service and supply offerings.
Datacard Group serves customers in more than 120 countries
(www.datacard.com).