In a world where counterfeiting is increasingly becoming a global problem, SICPA, a leading security solutions company, was looking for a ground-breaking way to effectively protect brands and products. The challenge was to accurately and efficiently apply an innovative bio-marker called Taggant to a variety of products. This invisible marker should serve as counterfeit protection and be detectable with an especially scanner to verify the authenticity of the product.
In today's globalized economy, companies face the growing challenge of protecting their products and brands from counterfeiting. SICPA, a pioneer in the development of security solutions, recognized the need for a revolutionary technology that would take this protection to a new level.
The vision was clear: to create a system that is invisible, yet reliably detectable. The task was to develop a method that would make it possible to apply a highly innovative bio-marker (taggant) to a wide variety of products without affecting their properties or appearance. This ambitious objective was the starting point for a pioneering collaboration between SICPA and REA.
- Development of a reliable system for the precise application of the taggant
- Ensuring a high level of reproducibility during application
- Seamless integration into existing production lines in various industries
- Enabling simple authentication using especially scanner technology
Special requirements
Mastering complexity, ensuring quality Challenging requirements for a versatile counterfeit protection solution
The development of an effective counterfeit protection technology for SICPA presented REA with a number of demanding technical challenges. The solution to be developed not only had to ensure the highest precision in the application of the taggants, but also be flexible enough to be used in various industries. This required a system that was both robust and adaptable.
The special requirements included
- Universal applicability: the system had to be able to apply the taggant to a wide range of materials, including: Paper, plastic, metal, wood
- Precision and consistency: A consistently high quality of taggant application was essential to ensure reliable authentication.
- Industrial suitability: The solution had to be robust enough to withstand the demanding conditions of industrial production environments.
- Flexibility: Adaptability to different production speeds and processes was a key factor for successful deployment in different industries.
- Product integrity: The application of the taggants must not affect the properties or appearance of the products to be protected.
- OEM compatibility: As a future OEM product, the system had to be designed to integrate seamlessly with SICPA's own security solution.
Overcoming these complex requirements required not only technical know-how, but also a deep understanding of the needs of different industries and the ability to develop innovative solutions. REA was faced with the task of creating a technology that met both SICPA's high standards and the versatile requirements of its end customers.
REA JET STF 2.0: Precision meets versatility
Tailor-made technology for optimum counterfeit protection
In response to SICPA's demanding requirements, REA developed the REA JET STF 2.0 - a spraying system that perfectly combines precision and flexibility. This customized solution is at the heart of the SICPAGUARD® anti-counterfeiting system.
Core features of the REA JET STF 2.0:
- High-quality PLC with Simatic HMI for precise control
- Integrated agitator and flow monitoring
- Internal and external flushing function for easy maintenance
- High reproducibility for consistent quality
The system enables precise application of the taggants to a wide range of materials without compromising product properties. As an OEM solution, the REA JET STF 2.0 integrates seamlessly into SICPA's product portfolio and offers counterfeit protection for various industries such as the packaging and plastics industry, automotive and pharmaceutical industry or money and wood industry.
With the REA JET STF 2.0, we are setting new standards in product authentication and offering SICPA a future-proof solution in the fight against counterfeiting.
Suitable for precision line and dot marking as well as surface application of a wide variety of high and low-viscosity media.