Technology
High-Resolution Offset Plates
Leveraging advanced CToP (Computer-to-Offset Plate) technology to produce wet and dry offset plates. PSPC produces offset plates at an industry-leading resolution of 10,160 dpi. This precision allows us to capture even the finest design details, setting a strong line of defence against counterfeiting.
Flexographic Plates
Our facility includes state-of-the-art capabilities for creating flexographic plates that meet stringent security standards.
Screens for Silkscreen Printing
PSPC produces precision screens for silkscreen printing, ensuring intricate designs with clear, dynamic and robust security features.
Pattern Plates for Intaglio Printing
PSPC’s prepress setup also supports specialized pattern plates for intaglio presses, allowing for complex patterns that contribute to the tactile feel and authenticity of high-security documents.
Intaglio Printing Plates
PSPC crafts “Intaglio Printing Plates” with precision using an electroplating process, followed by a durable chrome facing. This process ensures enhances rigorous accuracy and plates' durability while maintains the tactile security features essential for authenticating high-security documents and banknotes.
Simultaneous Offset Printing Technology
PSPC’s state-of-the-art offset printing presses allow for simultaneous front-and-back printing with flawless registration of design elements, guaranteeing unparalleled precision. With an 8-color printing capability, we deliver high-quality, multi-color outputs for both banknotes and other security documents.
Screen Printing Technology
PSPC’s screen printing equipped with automated quality inspection systems optimally handles optically variable inks to incorporate color-shifting effects, bright dynamic color movement and 3D effects, making the security products highly eye-catching and enabling the public to easily identify genuine banknotes and security products.
Intaglio Printing Technology
As the exclusive provider of intaglio printing in the country, we operate 5-color intaglio presses equipped with automated quality inspection systems. This specialized printing technique, unavailable in commercial settings, highlights our leadership in security product manufacturing.
Letterpress Printing for Serial Numbers
PSPC offers letterpress printing capabilities for secure, unique serial numbering. This process allows us to apply serial numbers with a distinct font style, ensuring the unique identity of each banknote or security document.
Varnishing Technology
PSPC is equipped with advanced varnishing technology designed to apply a protective varnish layer on banknote sheets and other security documents. This varnish layer enhances durability, improves resistance to soiling, and extends the lifespan of each document. By adding a smooth, transparent finish, varnishing not only protects against daily wear but also preserves the quality and integrity of security features, ensuring that banknotes and documents maintain their intended look and feel over time.
Advanced Inspection System
PSPC has adopted state-of-the-art digital inspection systems to ensure the highest standards of quality and authenticity in banknote production. These advanced systems utilize high-resolution imaging and multispectral detection technologiesto automatically verify the presence and accuracy of critical security features such as:
- Embedded watermarks
- Intaglio and offset printed elements
- Magnetic features
- Infrared-absorbing and UV-fluorescent features
Integrated into the production line, these automated systems perform high-speed, 100% in-line inspection of every banknote, significantly reducing the risk of defect slippage. This capability reflects PSPC’s commitment to leveraging digital transformation to deliver secure, high-integrity currency for the customer.
Cutting and Packing Technology
Our cutting and packing machines are fully interlocked to ensure secure, automated processing without human intervention. This state-of-the-art system guarantees error-proof reconciliation of all security documents, maintaining strict control and accuracy throughout the process.
