Head of Sales, Government Documents
OVD Kinegram __ Switzerland
Andreas Schilling joined the Optical Technology Group of OVD Kinegram AG in 2001, where he developed visual security devices and machine-readable features for the KINEGRAM® in Government Document and banknote applications.
From 2010 to 2016 he headed the Design & Origination Department and joined the management team as Global Head of Sales in 2016.
Andreas received his master’s degree from Portland State University, USA, in 1994 and graduated with a diploma in Physics from the University of Konstanz, Germany, two years later. In 2000, he completed his PhD in diffractive optics and micro-optics at the Institute of Microtechnology in Neuchâtel, Switzerland. He is author and co-author of various publications and patents in the field.
Evolution of DOVID technology and how to respond to the latest counterfeiting advances
We will show how the Kinegram technology is continuously further developed by using non-holographic diffractive technology in combination with proprietary processes and materials. Visual verification can be complemented by Optical Machine (OMA) and Optical Phone Authentication (OPA).