IXLA

ASSA ABLOY has acquired IXLA, an Italian Manufacturer of advanced laser and color personalization systems for cards and passports.

IXLA specializes in the design, development and implementation of advanced laser and color personalization systems in three core categories:

Card printers: Laser desktop and mid-range solutions for the secure personalization of security documents such as identification cards, driver’s licenses, health cards, and other government-issued credentials.

Passport printers: Low-mid-volume printers with laser and inkjet-based color personalization that offer precise printing solutions for personalizing passports.

Application software: Machine management software that ensures all personalization processes meet stringent security requirements to safeguard sensitive data.

The IXLA portfolio offers laser and inkjet personalization systems for government and payments. The offering specializes in card printing and flexible issuance for driver’s licenses, ID cards, police and military IDs, high security government cards and passports and more.

IXLA was founded in 2003 and has some 50 employees. Based in Romano Canavese, Italy, it will be part of HID’s Secure Issuance Business Area.

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