Abstract: A data carrier extends along an extension direction (E) and comprises at least one carrier body and at least one processing layer. The processing layer, at least in an unprocessed state of the processing layer, comprises one or more reactive elements and one or more unreactive elements. The reactive elements are configured to interact with impinging electromagnetic radiation (R) upon a processing of the processing layer. The processing layer, in a processed state of the processing layer, comprises one or more reacted elements being generated from the reactive elements. The processing layer in the processed state furthermore comprises one or more further reacted elements being generated from one or more of the unreactive elements upon the interaction of the reactive elements with the impinging electromagnetic radiation (R) and furthermore comprises one or more unreactive elements remaining non-interacting.

Abstract: Provided is a data carrier comprising at least a first metallic layer, at least one electronic module, at least one antenna, and at least a second metallic layer. The second metallic layer is arranged after the first metallic layer with respect to an extension direction (E). The antenna is in connection with the electronic module. The first metallic layer is a continuous metallic layer delimiting a recess, and wherein the electronic module is at least partially arranged within said recess. Other embodiments disclosed.

Abstract: Provided is a data carrier that extends along an extension axis and comprises a carrier body having a top surface, at least one personalization element being arranged on the top surface of the carrier body, and at least one security element. The security element is at least partially arranged at least on and/or in a top surface of the personalization element and at least partially at least on and/or in the top surface of the carrier body and/or at least partially within the carrier body. Other embodiments disclosed.

Abstract: Provided is a method of manufacturing a data carrier, in particular a smartcard, comprising steps for providing at least one carrier body, and providing at least one metallic foil. The method further comprises the step of providing at least one transferring element being at least temporarily in connection with the metallic foil. The metallic foil is transferred from the transferring element to the carrier body in a step of transferring. Other embodiments disclosed.

Abstract: Provided is a method for manufacturing a metal smart card comprising a metal insert having a peripheral edge extending to the peripheral edge of the card and at least one printed cover sheet. The method comprises the steps of assembling a printed support sheet and at least one insert using an assembly tray comprising elements for positioning the support sheet and each insert, and extracting each metal smart card from the printed support sheet by cutting or machining the sheet around a periphery of the insert. Other embodiments disclosed.

Abstract: Provided is an assembly that includes a first shield part and a second shield part. The first shield part is foldable on the second shield part. Each of the first shield part and the second shield part includes or is connected to at least one closure element, so that the at least one closure element associated with the first shield part is in contact with at least one corresponding closure element associated with the second shield part. The contact allows ensuring an electrical continuity between the first shield part and the second shield part and generating a Faraday cage. Other embodiments disclosed.

Abstract: Provided is a a method for manufacturing a metal smart card comprising a metal insert having a peripheral edge extending to the peripheral edge of the card and at least one printed cover sheet. The method comprises the steps of assembling a printed support sheet and at least one insert using an assembly tray comprising elements for positioning the support sheet and each insert, and extracting each metal smart card from the printed support sheet by cutting or machining the sheet around a periphery of the insert. Other embodiments disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a support body in a card format, with a graphic customization, that has a surface finishing effect that is more or less smooth, rough, mirrored or matte on the support body. The method includes supplying a support body having a layer of material configured to allow a marking by punching or lamination. The layer is exposed on the main external face and the surface finishing effect is equivalent to that obtained by a step of marking or lamination while not including a step of depositing varnish.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a support body in a card format, with a graphic customization, that has a surface finishing effect that is more or less smooth, rough, mirrored or matte on the support body. The method includes supplying a support body having a layer of material configured to allow a marking by punching or lamination. The layer is exposed on the main external face and the surface finishing effect is equivalent to that obtained by a step of marking or lamination while not including a step of depositing varnish.

Abstract: This invention concerns a card with a marbled visual effect, said card comprising at least one substrate layer comprising a first and a second side, wherein said substrate layer is covered with a translucent protective layer, wherein a pattern cracked by lamination is printed on at least one of the sides of the substrate layer so that the colour located underneath said pattern can be seen through the cracks.