Glass Microspheres Hollow Out A Niche For Anti-Counterfeiting Strategies

Counterfeit products and services are growing at an alarming rate worldwide. These efforts can pose serious threat to a country's economy, human health, safety, and national security. In 2015, the International Chamber of Commerce estimated the global market of counterfeit goods reached a staggering US$ 1.77 trillion. To put this number in perspective, this amount exceeds the entire combined GPD of most countries, including Australia and Korea. This article explains how porous-wall, hollow glass microspheres offer exciting possibilities for new technologies to thwart counterfeiting strategies across various markets.