Trace Crystal develops CaeSaR tags, which are unique, unclonable artificial fingerprints that provide reliable authentication and secure digital identities for physical items. This technology addresses the issues of counterfeiting and supply chain transparency by enabling accurate tracking and tracing of products from manufacturers to consumers.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Counterfeit products and opaque supply chains create significant challenges for businesses, leading to financial losses, reputational damage, and safety concerns. Existing tracking methods are often unreliable, easily duplicated, and lack the ability to provide irrefutable proof of authenticity.
Solution
Trace Crystal provides CaeSaR tags, which are unique, unclonable artificial fingerprints that enable reliable authentication and secure digital identities for physical items. These tags are applied directly to products or packaging and can be read using a simple optical scan. Each CaeSaR tag securely links a physical item to its digital twin, allowing for end-to-end tracking and tracing throughout the supply chain. This technology allows manufacturers and consumers to verify the authenticity of products, combat counterfeiting, and ensure transparency in the distribution process.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes manufacturers, distributors, and retailers across various industries seeking to combat counterfeiting, enhance supply chain transparency, and protect their brand reputation.
Features
- Unique, unclonable artificial fingerprints (CaeSaR tags) for physical item authentication
- Secure linkage between physical items and their digital twins
- Scalable solutions tailored to meet a variety of security needs
- Integration of CaeSaR tags on or within products and packaging
- Advanced cryptography for high security guarantees
- Robust object authentication protocols
- Tagging hardware and procedures adapted for minimal disruption to existing processes
- Innovative image processing algorithms for tag identification and verification