Michael Caton

BIO

In my 37 years in printing and 34 of that in the Security printing field. I have developed and worked on technologies that have been used on many documents of value. My patents are listed below but also worked on European: DE602004005, EP1626870, Canadian: 2,526,404, 2,501,513, US: 7,906,198, 5,707,083 Expired US: 5,018,767, 5,788,285 European: EP455750 with the Wicker Group. There are others not listed. I have extensive knowledge in all forms of printing which include Offset, Flexo, Intaglio, Web, and Digital. Have worked on all types of substrate which included paper, plastic, card board, fabric, and metal applying security features to them. I have also created hidden image technologies for major companies being used with a smartphone for Authentication , Track and trace, blockchain. I am one of the fore most expert in the void pantograph technologies used on checks, vital records, and other documents of value. I have also work on the commercial and packaging side of printing for Pre press and printing companies. I have a color background working on Fisher Price, Fleer, Bali, Sara lee, Xerox, Kodak, and many more. I have many training certificates in various processes of the printing process.