IDEMIA Public Security Launches MFACE™ Gen2 to Continue Delivering Faster, More Secure Traveler Processing

The next generation of IDEMIA Public Security's facial recognition technology helps port authorities, border agencies, and transportation operators deliver secure and seamless traveler experiences at scale.

COURBEVOIE, France, Oct. 8, 2026/PRNewswire/ -- IDEMIA Public Security, the leading provider of secure and trusted biometric-based solutions, today announced the launch of MFACE™ Gen2, the next generation of its facial recognition device for traveler processing. Designed to help border agencies, port operators, and carriers deliver faster and more seamless traveler experiences while maintaining the highest levels of security, MFACE™ Gen2 combines live 3D multi-face tracking, AI-powered facial recognition, and integrated security capabilities in a single device.

As global traveler volumes grow, organizations are under increasing pressure to improve throughput while maintaining security and traveler convenience. MFACE™ Gen2 addresses this challenge by automatically detecting, tracking, and capturing facial images as individuals move through the capture area, enabling real-time accurate biometric matching.

"Amid rising traveler volumes, verifying travelers' identities quickly and accurately without disrupting passenger flows remains a constant operational challenge. Today, port operators, border agencies, and transportation operators need solutions that improve operational efficiency without compromising security," said Tim Ferris, SVP and Global Head of Travel and Transport, IDEMIA Public Security. " MFACE™ Gen2 was designed to help organizations meet those demands by delivering fast, accurate, and intuitive identity verification that reduces friction for travelers while supporting secure, seamless passenger processing."

MFACE™ Gen2 has been engineered for real-world traveler processing environments, combining speed, convenience, and accessibility in a single solution. Its large capture volume and non-intrusive user experience enable efficient processing for a wide range of traveler profiles, including families, individuals with reduced mobility, and travelers wearing glasses or face masks. Built to support high-throughput operations, the solution delivers reliable performance across varying operational conditions while reducing queues and wait times.

"MFACE™ Gen 2 reflects our unwavering commitment to innovation, and at the same time, what our customers have asked for: faster capture, higher biometric quality, greater ease of use, and a seamless experience for operators and travelers alike," said Derek Tan, Chief Product Officer, Travel and Transport, IDEMIA Public Security. "Built on over 50 years of biometric innovation and expertise, we've created a solution that helps organizations scale identity verification with confidence while delivering a smoother traveler experience."

Security, privacy, and ease of deployment are central to the solution's design. MFACE™ Gen2 features integrated Presentation Attack Detection, secure web services, encrypted communications, and no local storage of biometric data. With an embedded computing unit, open architecture, configurable settings, and a compact footprint, the solution integrates easily into existing environments and can be deployed and scaled with minimal impact on operational infrastructure.

MFACE™ Gen2 builds on a proven track record of success, with more than 3,000 MFACE™ units deployed across major passenger processing and border management programs worldwide. Supporting authorities and operators across air, land, and sea environments, MFACE™ Gen2 helps deliver fast, seamless, and reliable identity verification. To learn more about MFACE™ Gen2, click here.

About IDEMIA Group
IDEMIA Group is a global technology leader with more than 10,700 employees worldwide. Its two market-leading divisions deliver mission-critical solutions that simplify and secure interactions in the physical and digital realms:

• IDEMIA Public Security (IPS) is a trusted provider of government-grade and secure biometric-based solutions for 600 government, state and federal agencies, as well as organizations requiring identity and access solutions across physical and digital environments. With decades of experience in biometric technologies, IPS enables safer, frictionless and fairer ways to secure travel, access, and citizen protection. Separately, two other government-related activities are conducted by the IDEMIA Group: civilian identity issuance in North America and road safety.
  
  
• IDEMIA Secure Transactions (IST) is the leading technology provider making it safer and easier to pay and connect. With unmatched expertise in cryptography and credential issuance, IST is trusted by over 2000 financial institutions, mobile operators, automotive manufacturers, and IoT providers worldwide. Every day, IST secures billions of essential transactions, ensuring the highest levels of data protection and convenience.

For more information, please visit www.idemia.com.

Media contact:
Genevieve de Vera
IDEMIA Public Security
(978) 808-7047
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