Magicard, one of the worldwide leaders in ID card printer systems and a business unit of Ultra Electronics, the security and defense group, announces the launch of the Pronto, a compact and secure single-feed colour ID card printer for instant personalization of cards. The new Pronto addresses key retail, education, hospitality and recreation customers who require high quality card personalisation and affordable visual security.
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Magicard, a worldwide leader in ID card manufacturing and a business unit of Ultra Electronics, the British security and defense group, announces the opening of its new office in the Airport Free Zone of Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
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Magicard’s HoloKote FLEX takes ID card security to a higher level. Your custom watermark can be as large or small as you want it. Your logo is programmed into a HoloKote FLEX Custom Key, a secure encrypted memory card which plugs into your Magicard Rio 2e, Tango 2e, or Tango +L printer.
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Magicard has launched the newest edition to its badging range of printers, the Magicard Enduro Duo – a high quality double-sided printer packed with printing flexibility and security.
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The new Magicard Enduro brings the ultimate in dealer and end-user flexibility to high performance colour ID card printing by allowing simple field upgrades from single to double sided operation without tools or hardware of any kind. This means that users can buy now, and decide later whether they need double-sided printing.
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Ultra Electronics in Weymouth is celebrating today (19th July) after staging a double-event with the official opening of its new high-technology Magicard printer design facility in Weymouth and also the presentation of the Queen’s Award for Enterprise by the Lord Lieutenant of Dorset in a garden party setting within Bennett’s Water Gardens in Chickerell.
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UltraCoverPlus, the industry-leading support package offered with Magicard Professional series ID card printers, is now 50% longer at a full 3 years.
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Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) was announced by President Bush in August 2004 defining a new policy for the issuance of a standardized credential for all US Federal employees and contractors. At the heart of HSPD-12 is a highly-secure ID card, employing biometric technology and visual security to ensure only authorized persons have access to government facilities and information.
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