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John Aldridge Keagy

Nipun Sharma

A personalizable security document () includes a security feature () including a combination of a plurality of different features. In particular, the security feature () may include a laser-engraved image in a first layer (), and one or more fluorescent inks () in further layers (), which are disposed below the first layer. Optionally, a watermark () may also be provided in a lower layer (). A laser-engraving of the image is performed from a first side (S) of the substrate () such that patterns formed by the inks () are not affected. Under white light, the laser-engraved image can be viewed from the first side of the substrate, whereas multi-color fluorescence of the patterns can be observed from the second side (S) under UV light.

Personalizable security document and method of manufacturing the same

Techniques for using additive manufacturing for applying personalization or serialization information to a substrate are described herein. The techniques may include providing a base substrate formed from a first material such as polyvinyl chloride, polyester, or polycarbonate and applying, via an additive manufacturing process such as three-dimensional printing, a layer to at least a portion of the base substrate. The layer can include at least one of personalization or serialization information. The layer can be formed from the same material as the substrate or formed from a second material with substantially similar material properties as the substrate material.

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John Aldridge Keagy