NEXT Biometrics Group ASA News

NEXT Biometrics, the world pioneer in advanced high-security fingerprint sensor technology, has secured its first mass production order for solutions that will be used in China ID products. The order, for NEXT Basalt FAP 20 sensors, is from an existing China-based OEM distributor and will be integrated into China ID products to support banking use cases. This news follows an initial order from the same distributor, which was announced in Q3 2024. This milestone reflects the growing demand for...

NEXT Biometrics has launched a new fingerprint sensor in response to customer requirements. The ‘L1 Slim’ is a new addition to its NEXT Basalt FAP 20 product series (formerly NEXT Access 300 series) and is the thinnest sensor of its kind, while maintaining the same security and performance.  This optimises the integration process for identity verification module, point of sale terminal, tablet and other device makers. The sensor is also certified for use in India’s...

NEXT said the new ASIC architecture will be implemented in smart cards, notebooks and access control markets NEXT Biometrics Group ASA has announced it has completed testing of its new ASIC, the A2, a custom-built chip that will significantly reduce company production costs, and that the first order for the new NEXT chip has been placed for production ramp up. NEXT fingerprint sensors NEXT, a leader in low-cost high-quality flexible and rigid fingerprint sensors, said the ne...

NEXT fingerprint sensor drivers now available for Windows 8 and 10 NEXT Biometrics Group ASA recently announced that in a recent presentation discussing secure authentication initiatives of its Windows operating systems, Microsoft management recognised NEXT Biometrics as one of two world fingerprint sensor suppliers. NEXT Biometrics, CEO comments Tore Etholm- Idsøe, CEO of NEXT Biometrics said, “Microsoft continues its strategic drive for higher quality leve...

Expansion of the project is said to increase the volume estimate of the deal by 20% NEXT Biometrics Group ASA announced that after 3 months of integration work and preparation, its first Tier 1 Design-Win client company has decided to implement NEXT fingerprint sensors in two more of its product models. NEXT said that the expansion of the project increases the volume estimate of the deal by approximately 20% to what it previously quoted to be sensors numbering in 7 digits...

Next Biometrics Group ASA announced that Authasas, the Dutch leader in strong authentication solutions for the enterprise market, has integrated the new NEXT Biometrics 3010-U single fingerprint scanner with its solutions. NEXT Biometrics CEO Tore Etholm-Idsøe says “We are very happy to welcome Authasas to our fast increasing list of high quality partners. Together we will make a difference.” “Authasas helps companies to protect their data with strong authent...

The development order involves consulting and initial fingerprint sensors for the client seeking small device application NEXT Biometrics Group ASA announced it has received an initial development order, valued at $100,000 USD, from a new client in its “NEXT-enabled market” sector. NEXT, the leader in high-performance low-cost fingerprint sensors based on its patented technology, did not disclose the client company or specific applications being developed. Tore E...

The customers have placed orders for NEXT fingerprint sensors to be integrated in new mass market small product formats NEXT Biometrics Group ASA announced it has recently received a number of orders within a range of new high potential fingerprint sensor markets. During January, a total of 6 customers have placed orders for NEXT fingerprint sensors to be integrated in new mass market small product formats. The targeted products include payment-, home- and smartphone-related...