Governments are clearly the most sensitive and aware of security and access control issues - National Security has never been more important.

At NBS, we can deliver card personalization and card printing systems to governments that meet the needs of virtually any specific application including:

1. Healthcare cards
2. Driver's licenses
3. Photo ID
4. Registration cards, etc

In either an instant, on-the-spot issuance scenario, remote/distributed/branch issuance or via a centralized card production facility, NBS has the solution that fits.

Although governments by far are the most classic market for Secure ID applications, many other private organizations have the requirement to produce secure ID cards for themselves or their customers.

NBS is at the heart of a new evolution in secure card technologies and techniques for both high-volume centralized and instant card issuance. Smart cards offer over 100 times the calculation and storage capacity of other types of cards, allowing them to handle more complicated security applications and security demands such as cryptographic algorithms, particularly in the area of biometrics, which requires a significant amount of memory.

The increased demand for security over the past few years, developing democracies, increased border control, and standardization of existing IDs has created needs in a variety of personalization technologies. Examples of new security technologies and techniques required by today’s governments include laser engraving, optical encoding, micro-printing, dye sublimation printing, retransfer printing, PIN/biometrics chip cards, and a range of secure lamination techniques.

Federal, State and Local Government agencies involved in numerous card issuance projects have turned to NBS for our expertise in secure card technologies and techniques for both high-capacity centralized and on-demand card personalization. We are recognized globally for our expertise in the implementation of card personalization programs such as the Department of Defense’s Common Access Card (CAC) program.

NBS has successfully completed many secure ID card projects globally and can tailor a complete personalization systems for government applications such as Secure ID that include options such as embossing, tipping, milling and embedding, card testing, etc. With our premier line of high-volume card personalization equipment, NBS delivers the quality and reliability that governments depend on.

Central Issuance

For those businesses that have a requirement to produce high volumes, NBS has the high-volume high-speed card personalization Horizon™ system with individual Card Personalization Elements (CPEs) to provide flexibility, customization and ability for expansion to your unit

The simplicity of the Horizon makes it easier to service, reducing down time and Mean Time to Repair. This simplicity reduces parts, which inherently leads to a better reliability. Further, the use of MS Windows as the Operating System makes operator usage easier due to its familiarity and databases simpler to access. Due to our ability deliver a lower cost of manufacturing, our solution is your best long term value.

1. The Horizon brand of card personalization systems consists of individual CPEs including embossing, indenting, tipping, encoding label application, mailing system, smart chip (both contact and contactless), colour or mono printing and laser.
2. Has the capability for colour and mono printing, laser engraving, barcode printing and verification, secure laminates with security features built in, such as hologram, OVD and UV printing
3. SmartSys™ software- the industry's most advanced personalization software

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Instant Issuance Secure ID

Our Instant Issuance solutions range includes value-line instant issue card printers; professional series batch production printers; secure laminate printers; and retransfer printers. We have point-of-issuance solutions for both traditional mag-stripe cards to smart cards (contact and contactless). Advantages include:

1. Healthcare cards
2. Print cards in a full colour and/or monochrome, low volume, environment with optional encoding
3. Standard design or Custom designed secure laminations
4. Economical — the production cost per card is extremely competitive
5. IP-enabled to allow you to interface with stand-alone printer
6. Offers a full line of ID card software and camera options—from high to low end
7. Ideal for ‘printer farm’ set-ups, where printers are networked to do larger production

For a remote/distributed/branch issuance environment, couple your NBS printer (or other major card printer brand) with our newest Xpressi™ software system giving you the freedom to deliver personalized cards anywhere, anytime -- securely, accurately and effectively.

We can also offer on the spot, high quality card printing capabilities. Our systems are capable of embossing, 4 colour printing, dual sided, magnetic stripe encoding..... and the list goes on. Our line of Advantage™ card embossers along with our Javelin™ and ImageMaster™ card printers, NBS can meet the criteria of your instant identification card issuance application.

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