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Astrid Mitchell

29 March 2021

4 min read

Spectra Launches New COVID-19 Banknote Disinfection System

In 2014, Spectra Systems (Spectra) launched Aeris™, a unique new banknote disinfection system which uses carbon dioxide in a supercritical phase to penetrate banknotes and remove oxidised oils and other contaminants, effectively ‘washing’ the notes with gas.

COVID-19 Technology

Astrid Mitchell

29 March 2021

3 min read

Game Changers Smooth Banknote Production

Ergonomics and automation are well-known terms these days. But where does the banknote industry stand in these areas? Do printworks have to address both areas, which benefit employees and companies alike?

Technology

Astrid Mitchell

2 March 2021

4 min read

Seaweed – a Natural Solution to Keep Banknotes Clean

COVID-19 has impacted cash usage in a number of ways. Some were inevitable, such as a reduction in use due to the move to online shopping and lockdowns. But one was avoidable and has unfairly and negatively affected both the use and perception of cash, and that was that it carried, and was capable of transmitting, the coronavirus.

Banknotes Sustainability Technology

Astrid Mitchell

2 March 2021

5 min read

News In Brief

Prosegur, including its cash business Prosegur Cash, is the first security group to sign up to ‘The Climate Pledge’, a commitment to achieve net zero carbon by 2040. The Climate Pledge initiative was created by Amazon and Global Optimism in 2019 and 53 companies are now signed up to it.

Companies News Technology

Astrid Mitchell

2 March 2021

4 min read

Banque de France Invests in Modernisation

Actemium Cournon Engineering is a subsidiary of VINCI Energies, specialising in industrial engineering that accelerates manufacturing integration and control using new technologies. Based 15km from the Banque de France’s printing plant, it was hired to work on five key projects, two in the paper mill and three in the printworks.

Central Banks Technology

Astrid Mitchell

2 March 2021

3 min read

Healthy Indoor Environment for Banks and Banknote Processing

Royal Dutch Kusters Engineering (Kusters) – which specialises in banknote destruction systems - has expanded its portfolio with its new range of Air Purification systems, in response to the importance of a healthy indoor environment in offices and cash processing areas.

COVID-19 Technology

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Spectra Launches New COVID-19 Banknote Disinfection System

Game Changers Smooth Banknote Production

Seaweed – a Natural Solution to Keep Banknotes Clean

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Banque de France Invests in Modernisation

Healthy Indoor Environment for Banks and Banknote Processing

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