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About Us
Digital Factors- A Division of Al Fardan Group
Solution provider equipped with complete end-end range of products for Credential
management, Physical Access security, Enterprise logical access for Authentication built
through contact/contactless Smartcards & RFID based tracking/management solutions for
organizations

More than 20 years of Regional presence & sustained growth

Consecutive Award Winner of HID Identity Issuance & PACS solutions
Offices in UAE, Oman, Qatar & India
In-house SW development

Identity Assurance solutions

Access Control Solutions
Time & Attendance management
Visitor Management Solutions
Custom Applications
RFID Applications

Secure Card Issuance solution provider for NBS Technologies

Central Issuance
Instant Issuance
Card Milling & Mailing solutions

Zebra Regional Card Specialist catering

Card Printers, Healthcare solutions, Handhelds & RFID products

Secure Identity capture Solutions Provider

About NBS Technologies Inc.

NBS
NBS specializes in the design and manufacture of equipment and
software for smart card manufacturing, card printing, embossing & card
personalization, secure identification systems, and semiconductor and
wafer handling solutions. Our product lines range from central issuance
high-speed, large-volume systems used by major card issuers such as
financial institutions and service bureaus to low-volume and table-top
units for use for instant issuance.
Our solutions and products address the requirement of a range of
markets worldwide including Financial EMV and Chip Card, TSM, GSM and
Telecom, Government and Secure ID, Healthcare and Insurance, and
Corporate markets.
NBS has operations based in the United States, the United Kingdom,
France and Canada.

About NBS Technologies Inc.

Surrey, UK

Vancouver, CA
Toronto, CA
Minneapolis, MN

Rousset, FR

Bangalore, IN

Sao Paulo, BR
Sydney, Australia

History of Product Innovation

TSM/Mobile Aps
Horizon EVO
DMEX Milling,
Embedding & Perso
Smartsys
Software

J800i
D40
M20

Horizon Central
Issuance System

NBS Xpressi IFI

EMV Software

Advantage
Embosser

Industry Leadership

Core Competencies

End-to-End Issuance
& Fulfillment Lifecycle

Expanding Our Ecosystem

Horizon
Evolution
HD

Javelin

Xpressi
EMV
Software

PersoMaster

DMEX
Embedding
/Encoding

NFC/TSM
Applications

Building Value
Instant Financial
Issuance
Superior Field
Technical
Support

Smartcard Platform
Personalization Expertise

Professional
Services

Centralized Card
Issuance Hardware

Multi-Technology
Smart Cards
TSM / Mobile
Application
provider

Desktop Card
Issuance

Industrial
Embossing
Hardware
EMV Card Issuance
Software

Product Portfolio

Software
Personalization
Solutions

Instant Card
Issuance
Smart Card
Manufacturing

Central Issuance Card Personalization

Horizon

Horizon Evolution

HPX

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orizon & Horizon Evolution Central Issuance

Comparison

Horizon Evolution: Operator Control

Station
Key Features:
Intuitive Windows 7 based software
Many parameters are software
making setup and repairs easier

selectable,

Lockable controller and smart card PCs

Andon light tower for user monitor and
machine status
Includes the controller PC, battery backup unit
and Smart Card PC (if applicable)
100V, 110V or 240V operation available for
easier installation

Horizon Evolution: High Capacity Input

Magazines
Key Features:
2

removable

quick-change

card

magazines (500 card capacity

intuitive, card loading

input

each)

for

Scalable up to three input card production

elements CPEs (modules) - 6 magazines total
Intuitive software controlled auto select option
switches input magazines when one is empty
to maintain productivity
The Input CPE can be software selected to
support

flexible

on-going

production

several different card stocks simultaneously

of

Horizon Evolution: ISO magnetic strip

encoder
Key Features:
Up to three tracks are written in parallel,

ensuring throughput rate up to 2500 cph

Supports 300 or 2750 Oersted encoding (300 or

2750 DualCo is software selectable)

ISO Encoding Format
Encoding verified via secondary read operation
Read back and lookup capabilities are available
Up to three different types of Encode CPEs in

one machine

Horizon Evolution: 24 Station Smartcard

Programmer
Key Features:

Up to 24 Smart Card Initialization Stations &

Up to 12

Contactless Programming Stations

Smart Card personalization solutions offered by NBS are

entirely owned by NBS

The Smart Card CPE can communicate with any ISO 7816
As an option, the Smart card personalization elevator can be

fitted with the latest generation of Smartware couplers:

Ultrasmart
Coupler Options

NBS Coupler: an inexpensive option for ISO cards, contact only

Smartware Coupler: contact and contactless

Micropross Coupler: Special dedicated CPE double

wide, contact only

Horizon Evolution: 24 Station Smartcard

Programmer
Key Value
Propositions:
Competitive Advantage
Max 24 Contact Station

Contact and contactless support

in one CPE (24 contact, 12
contactless)

Throughput
Configure the number of stations
based on programming time;
align throughput with down
stream CPE

Horizon Evolution: Laser Engraver CPE

Key Features:
Diode Pumped ND:YAG Laser
Closed System Water Cooler
Capable of producing laser engraved text, barcodes and images
Up to 1200 DPI Resolution
230VAC 50/60 Hz, Single Phase, 8.5 amps
Front and Rear engraving on the same CPE
Polycarbonate cards recommended
Hardware enclosure and safeguards make it a safe Class 1 device
Throughput is dependent on card content and image
makeup/density. For text only cards, speeds up to 3000 cards per
hour can be obtained.

Horizon Evolution: Split- Color (YMC) Color

Printer
Key Features:
1500 Card per hour throughput with 1 (25mm);

color photo
Available only as a Top Printer (Flipper CPE must

be used to print bottom of card)

Dramatic reduction in consumable cost when

compared to panelized ribbon consumables

Photo/Logo

printer
barcodes or text

only;

does

not

support

Horizon Evolution: Industrial Card

Embosser
Key Features:
Up to 4 Embosser units per Machine
Software automatically divides work between
multiple embossers for Optimal throughput
Over 1600 CPH using four CPEs
Software controlled character height adjustment on
a per character basis
Front or Rear Indent

100 position wheel

Full 11 line card supported

Horizon Evolution: Vision Inspection

System
Key Features:

Verify Card Surface data like Thermal

Embossing, Indent match data record

Verify that printed images match data record

Verify correct card stock by inspecting a preprinted

feature on the card

Verification activity is available for both sides of the

card

Creates log file of inspection results

High accuracy CCD camera

The unit is flexible and easily customizable to user

requirements.

Printing,

Desktop Personalization

Advantage

ImageMaster
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Advantage Desktop Embosser

Comparison

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Advantage M30 Embosser with Thermal

printer
With the NBS M30 you can elevate your customers
experience with quality,
secure cards. Reduce you
operating costs and impress new or existing customers by
instantly supplying them with a fully activated card.
Equipped with a full on-board diagnostics via its 7 color
touch screen. The cover, internal components, embossing
daisy wheel and base are made in metal/steel making the
M30 extraordinarily robust and durable like no other
product on the market.
A 120 character daisy wheel for embossing, front and rear
indent and tipping.
AAA
All encoding options: Mag stripe, EMV contact and
contactless.

Card Issuance Software

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Direct to Card Printer Platform Comparison

The complete EMV / chip card migration and compliance suite for high-volume
central card issuance environments and remote and branch instant issuance
software solutions.
Instant Issuance
Central Issuance
NFC/TSM

Xpressi
(Client Software only)

PersoMaster

NFC Trusted Service

Manager

Remote & Branch

Issuance Solution
For instant issuance of EMV/magstripe
encoded
debit/credit cards and NFC
enabled devices

EMV Smart Card /

Central Issuance Software
For production personalization
for desktop, banks, bureaus

Enables Service Providers to distribute

and manage their contactless applications
remotely by allowing access to NFCEnabled Smartphones

Instant Issuance Advantages

Flexibility
Solution for contact, contactless, and magnetic stripe encoding

Security
Uses industry standard security protocols HTTPS, SSL
No data stored in branches
All keys are encrypted
Using banks own backbone data network

Centralized Card Management

Implement a card program once centrally, for use in all branches
Personalize NFC enabled phones

Support & Implement on any Card Vendor

MultOS, G&D, Oberthur, KeyCorp, GlobalPlatform, any Native etc.

Multi-printer support
Supports both embossers and flat graphics card printers

Branch Issuance

Xpressi Server Software

Xpressi Print Server Software

Data Preparation input file, card programs, production file

Key Management import/export, generate keys
Card Issuance sends information to issue a card on printer

Connected to the Printer at the Branch and prints the card.

Xpressi Client Web browser

Browser based interface which gathers card holder account information.

Branch Issuance Printer

Choice of an embosser, flat graphics or Re-transfer Printers

Advantage Series - M2 , M20 , M30
Re-transfer printers CX-D80, ZXP8, HDPii

Architecture Branch Issuance

Xpressi Architecture Branch Issuance

Host Server/SCMS

Xpressi Server
Personalize
Generate Keys
Card Issuance

H.S.M.

Verification
Validation

Financial HQ

2
Your Own Secure
Network Connection

Branch
Tellers

Xpressi Print
Server
5
123 568 09
John Doe

https
Customer
Selects
PIN

Name _________
Number _______
Exp Date __/__ Send

Xpressi Architecture Branch Issuance

Combined Central and Branch Issuance

NBS Horizon

PersoMaster

Data Prep
Key Manager

Card Issue
Key Manager

Classic Central Issuance

Xpressi

Branch #2

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Branch Issuance
Secure Network
Connection

Branch #1

Web Client Select Application

Print Server

Powerful Reporting

Ready to go Predefined Reports

Successful Cards

Failed Cards

Cards by Branch

Cards by Operator

Cards by Account Number

Cards by Cardholder name

Customized Reports

Specify Start and End Dates for above fields

All Reports can be viewed on screen

Print option to view before you print

Customer Report by Operator

NBS Mailer 1500

The NBS-1500 Card Mailing System is a complete fulfillment solution. It

includes a card affixing component designed for the HorizonTMfamily of
card personalization equipment.

Engineered to connect directly with the Horizon and the Horizon Evolution,
the NBS-1500 provides total card production flexibility.

The NBS-1500 Mailing System can also work offline to the Horizon as a
standalone card fulfillment and issuing solution. It is a truly, streamlined, allin-one card issuing center.

Smartcard Manufacturing

A Leader in EMV Smartcard Manufacturing Solutions

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Smartcard Manufacturing
The complete EMV / chip card manufacturing, test verification hardware and prepersonalization card software
EMV Card Milling & Embedding

High Speed Card Milling

DMEX

MLX Dual

EMV Card Chip Milling/Embedding

Card Pre-personalization
High-speed throughput with multi-milling and
encoding stations

High Speed Card Milling/Indexing Station for

EMV Contact Chip Card Manufacturing

DMEX Basic Configuration (Modular)

Input station one magazine of 500 cards

One milling station; option two milling stations
One brushing station
Micro module pick and place

Micro module punching unit

Film advanced system

Output station one charger

In line glue tape laminator option
Electrical test ATR or ATS for dual interface card embedding; option ATS

DMEX Lamination Unit Configuration

(Modular)
In line Lamination Unit:
One unwinding system for 35mm micro module film
One unwinding system for micro module space
One winding film skeleton
One unwinding system for hot melt tape adhesive
One film advance system
One hot melt adhesive punch tool
One lamination system
Repeatable implanting accuracy +/- 40 m

DMEX Milling Unit Configuration

Milling Unit:
Two milling systems (X,Y, and Z axis)
Two milling tools (diameter 1.3mm to 2.2mm)
One swarfs extractor / burshing
Two indexing card on top
Easy setting of the milling parameters
Flatness: less than 15 microns
Repeatable accurancy:

+/- 20 m on X,Y axis

+/- 10 m on Z axis

DMEX Embedding Unit Configuration

Embedding Unit:
One micro module pick and place system
One cutting tool (micro modules)
One indexing card

ATR/ATS Test Station Configuration

ATR / ATS as option:
One test ATR system reader could be provided by customer
One indexing card

ATS with Duali dual interface coupler

Thank You
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