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Technology Transfer Group Announces Extended Consulting Services with Expanded Laboratory and Forensic Analysis Capabilities

Enfield, New Hampshire – July 21, 2009

Since our founding in 1994, TTG has specialized in security printing related technologies; licensing patents and technologies, representing inventors, and advising on business development. Now the company has established an independent laboratory for forensic analysis of documents, labels and even product markings. The “merger” of forensic technologies with applications to Brand Authentication is particularly interesting as the technologies for discovery of chemical, photonic and DNA evidence is now directly applicable to Brand Protection and to paper document security. The laboratory focuses on the analysis and development of technologies for the packaging and labeling of products and for the documents that are presently printed from a secure digital file, yet are fully open to counterfeiting and modification when printed.

The company works closely with PhotoSecure DNA Technologies llc, Boston Ma., DNA Technologies Halifax, Ca. and with many ink, printer, and automatic data collection reader companies. Now the company has purchased the “top of the line” Foster and Freeman model VSC 6000 spectral forensic analyzer adding one of the world’s best analytical tools to its laboratory.

This equipment has been placed in a new laboratory in New Hampshire along with other laboratory equipment and expands the company’s capability beyond the Boston University Photonics labs. The lab is still available through our CTO, Dr. Gil Jones a lifetime expert in Photonics as a professor and inventor. The new equipment makes it possible to quickly and accurately measure and test all types of security elements. The machine can demonstrate and measure the details of dozens of anti-counterfeiting elements. This provides for forensic analysis, testing of new print related security features, evaluation of multilayered security concepts, and support for integrators of systems involving many disciplines.

Technology Transfer Group (TTG) has 15 years of history in this very special technology space. Along with PhotoSecure and DNA Technologies and other taggant companies, and favorable relations with many companies in the ink, printer, chemistry, and optical reader field, TTG can help select test and support projects from a special ink to a full Unique Code Identifier, track and Trace, Supply Chain management system.

Super Bowl Footballs Tagged With Invisible Ink to Combat Counterfeits

February 03, 2010
Miami, Florida

Over 100 footballs will be used in the upcoming Super Bowl game, and to protect against possible counterfeiting every one of them will be “tagged” with a specially-prepared synthetic DNA ink that leaves an invisible-to-the-naked-eye security mark. The sideline pylons and even the coin used for the coin toss will be marked, too.

For the 12th consecutive year, the National Football League will use the world’s largest sports memorabilia authentication company, PSA/DNA Authentication Services of Santa Ana, California (www.psadna.com), to certify all footballs used in the Super Bowl. A PSA/DNA representative will mark each ball with a synthetic DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) strand that can be seen only when illuminated by a specific laser frequency.

“The DNA ink has an astronomical 1-in-33 trillion chance of being accurately reproduced by counterfeiters,” said Joe Orlando, President of PSA/DNA, a division of Collectors Universe, Inc. (NASDAQ: CLCT).

“Many of the game-used Super Bowl footballs are sold by the NFL through charity auctions. The PSA/DNA certification combats potential counterfeiting and helps assure future owners that each ball is genuine.”

About 120 footballs are expected to be used in the upcoming game.

A PSA/DNA representative will be in Miami to photograph and then carefully “tag” each ball with the special ink. The mark is invisible to the naked eye but fluoresces green when illuminated by the proper laser frequency. A letter of authenticity accompanies each Super Bowl football certified by PSA/DNA, and the certificates have tamper-evident labels with individual, serialized numbers that can be verified online at www.PSADNA.com.

“The value of any game-used Super Bowl collectible can vary significantly depending on the importance of the specific item. For example, was the particular football caught for a touchdown or used for a game-winning field goal?,” explained Orlando who also is Editor of the monthly Sports Market Report price guide magazine and author of the book, Collecting Sports Legends.

In recent years PSA/DNA has authenticated the bat used by Babe Ruth in 1923 to hit the first home run in the old Yankee Stadium, and certified Mickey Mantle’s 500th career home run baseball, Hank Aaron’s 715th career home run ball and bat, and “Shoeless” Joe Jackson’s famous “Black Betsy” bat.

US Open Tennis Balls Authenticated with DNA Matrix™

US Open Tennis Balls Authenticated with DNA Matrix™

September 13, 2012

New partner, MeiGray Group, showcases our DNA Matrix™ security marking technology at this year’s US Open Tennis Championships.

Picked up by the NY Times A Chance to Buy a Piece of the Tennis Action

USTA Names MeiGray Official Match-Used Authenticator of US Open

Match-used balls and player-used items available directly off the 2012 US Open courts to benefit USTA Serves


FLUSHING, N.Y. – (August 28, 2012) -Tennis fans at the 2012 US Open and sports memorabilia collectors around the world can now acquire actual match-used items and one-of-a-kind collectibles from the two-week tournament that starts on Monday.

The USTA has named leading sports authenticator MeiGray Group as the “Official Match-Used Source of the US Open.”

Proceeds from the new program will benefit USTA Serves, a New York educational and charitable organization that helps underserved youth and people with disabilities to improve academics and strive for excellence.

MeiGray will authenticate on-site – and market in real time – the balls used in men’s and women’s matches, including match-winning points. Nets, court chairs and other match-used items, selected player autographed and match-used items, and unique artwork from the National Tennis Center will also be available throughout the event.

Items authenticated on Center Court and throughout Arthur Ashe and Louis Armstrong Stadiums also will be available immediately via bidding on-line at http://auction.usopen.org.

“More than 700,000 passionate tennis fans descend on Flushing over a two-week span, and we believe they have a thirst for the Open’s authenticate mementos,” said Barry Meisel, MeiGray’s President and Chief Operating Officer. “We’re proud that the USTA has asked us to be partners. And we’re honored to be able to help USTA Serves.”

“The US Open attracts a passionate fan base, and by teaming with MeiGray, we can bring our fans even closer to the sport,” said Lew Sherr, Chief Revenue Officer, USTA.

About USTA
The USTA is the national governing body for the sport of tennis in the U.S. and the leader in promoting and developing the growth of tennis at every level — from local communities to the highest level of the professional game. A not-for-profit organization with more than 785,000 members, it invests 100% of its proceeds in growing the game. It owns and operates the US Open, the highest attended annual sporting event in the world, and launched the Emirates Airline US Open Series linking 10 summer tournaments to the US Open. In addition, it owns approximately 90 Pro Circuit events throughout the U.S, and selects the teams for the Davis Cup, Fed Cup, Olympic and Paralympic Games. The USTA philanthropic entity, USTA Serves, provides grants and scholarships and helps underserved youth and people with disabilities. For more information on the USTA, log on to usta.com, “like” the official Facebook page facebook.com/usta or follow @usta on Twitter.

About USTA Serves
USTA Serves is USTA’s Philanthropic entity that provides grants and scholarships and through tennis, helps underserved youth and people with disabilities to improve academics and strive for excellence USTA Serves Incorporated is a 501(c)(3), tax-exempt, not-for-profit, charitable and educational organization. IRS ID #13-3782331. A copy of USTA Serves’ most recent annual report is available by contacting USTA Serves Incorporated at 70 West Red Oak Lane, White Plains, NY 10604 or the New York State Attorney General Charities Bureau at 120 Broadway, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10271.

About MeiGray Group
The MeiGray Group is the sports world’s leading authenticator of game-worn and match-used items. The Branchburg, N.J. company, founded in 1997, also partners with USA Hockey, the National Basketball Association, the National Hockey League and the ECHL.

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Gearing Up for the Super Bowl: PSA/DNA Once Again Makes its Mark on the Game

Each of the more than 100 footballs that will be used in Super Bowl 50 on Feb. 7 will be “tagged” with a specially-prepared synthetic DNA ink that leaves an invisible-to-the-naked-eye security mark to protect against possible counterfeiting. The sideline pylons and even the coin used for the game-opening coin toss will also be marked.

PSA/DNA will once again certify all footballs used in Super Bowl 50. A PSA/DNA representative will mark each ball with a synthetic DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) strand that can be seen only when illuminated by a specific laser frequency.

“The special DNA ink we use has an astronomical 1-in-33 trillion chance of being accurately reproduced by counterfeiters. The mark is invisible to the naked eye but fluoresces green when illuminated by the proper laser frequency,” said Joe Orlando, president of PSA/DNA.

“Many of the game-used Super Bowl footballs are sold by the NFL through charity auctions. The PSA/DNA certification combats potential counterfeiting and helps assure future owners that each ball is genuine,” explained Orlando.

About 120 footballs are expected to be used in the game between the Denver Broncos and Carolina Panthers at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif.

“The value of game-used Super Bowl collectibles can vary significantly depending on the importance of the specific item. For example, a football that can be identified as having been caught for a game-winning touchdown would command more at auction than a football used to kick a first half field goal,” said Orlando.

DNA Technologies Celebrates the New Year in New Headquarters

Technology Transfer News Back to News Index DNA Technologies Celebrates the New Year in New Headquarters February 25, 2016 DNA Technologies a division of Polestar Ltd, has moved its Headquarters from Halifax, NS, Canada to Ludlow Vermont, USA. The move consolidates the DNA Technologies business and Polestar Ltd. Consultancy in this location. DNA Technologies has its head office activity and a test and manufacture operation in Ludlow. The company will continue to operate research and development and product testing in Canada and in its research laboratory in Enfield NH. The company also continues to have its China office in Xi’an.

DNA Technologies’ new address is:
16 Bridge Street, Suite D, Ludlow VT, 05149, USA

DNA Technologies’ Halifax phone number will remain the same. The 888 number is no longer in service.

Telephone : USA HQ: 802 228 5565
Lab: 603 632 1220
Halifax Lab: 902 496 5855 (Same number as before move.)

DNA Technologies continues to provide excellent service and support to our Customers and our Partners in our long term commitment to the finest security printing technology with assured customer satisfaction.

DNA Technologies was founded by Charles Butland in 1993. He was developing better finger printing techniques when he patented our still very fresh DNA Matrix tm. The current product also utilizes SmartDye tm as developed by Dr Gil Jones of Boston University for protection against counterfeiting and product diversion. Our technology uses DNA-laced inks, dyes and resins to tag and protect valuable products, brands, intellectual property and important documents. Since 1993 our customers have Authenticated hundreds of millions of art and collectible objects, designer clothing, and packaged goods in the US and in China.

The simple, yet complex product authentication solution can be applied to virtually any tangible surface, providing highly secure, but cost-effective marking.

Wendell Smith • Mike Hayes • Gil Jones • Hank Li • Karen Wilson

DNA Technologies, a division of Polestar Ltd

Contact: email: wms@polestarltd.com
Web sites: polestarltd.com, dnatechnologies.com