EMPTECH, a leading secure ID document system integrator and provider of advanced personalization equipment, today announced a strategic partnership with Covestro, one of the world’s top manufacturers of high-performance polymer materials, to jointly develop next-generation high-security ID document solutions.

The collaboration is established through a newly signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), under which both companies will combine EMPTECH’s proven system integration expertise and cutting-edge equipment R&D capabilities with Covestro’s advanced polycarbonate film technologies to deliver fully integrated, high-security document personalization solutions for emerging  markets.

Secure document personalization—embedding personal data into passports, national ID cards, and driver’s licenses—relies on precise alignment between material performance and equipment capabilities. As industry security standards rise, governments increasingly require solutions that ensure durability, anti-counterfeiting protection, and seamless production quality.

Under this partnership, EMPTECH will contribute its extensive experience in developing high-performance personalization systems, comprehensive identity equipment solutions, and secure ID document technologies, while Covestro will provide its deep expertise in specialty films and functional polycarbonate materials. Together, the companies aim to address the accelerating technical demands of high-security documents...

“Material performance plays a critical role in determining the security and reliability of ID document products,” said Sean Zheng, Chairman and CEO of EMPTECH. “By partnering with Covestro, we are further enhancing our technical strengths and competitiveness in emerging market projects, enabling us to deliver more robust and future-ready solutions to our customers.”

“The demand for high-security identity documents in emerging markets continues to grow rapidly, accompanied by higher expectations for solution adaptability and reliable implementation,” said Dr. Caroline Wolff, Head of Specialty Films Asia-Pacific at Covestro. “By combining the complementary capabilities of both companies, we are positioned to deliver strong, effective solutions that meet the evolving needs of the market.”

Through this strategic collaboration, EMPTECH and Covestro will work closely to advance the level of secure high-performance ID document solutions that meet the increasingly stringent market requirements of governments and identity authorities

About EMPTECH

Founded in 1995 and listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SZSE: 300546), EMPTECH is a global provider of trusted identity solutions for governments and enterprises worldwide.

The company delivers end-to-end solutions for secure document issuance, identity verification, and digital identity platforms, supporting national ID and passport programs in multiple countries. EMPTECH also enables large-scale digital election, smart banking, and intelligent transportation systems.

EMPTECH combines strong R&D capabilities with an integrated cloud-to-device architecture across AI, biometrics, RFID, and digital security technologies. With operations spanning more than 60 countries and regions, serving over 2 billion people across the globe, and supported by a strong international service network, EMPTECH is committed to continuous innovation and to building secure, scalable identity infrastructure that empowers smarter public services worldwide.

Find more information at https://www.emperortech.com/