Example: Brake calipers in the aftermarket up to 40% of OEM spare parts traded through third-party providers are counterfeits. Hawk-TEC makes the difference visible in seconds.
Example: Integrated circuit (IC) for automotive control units — the US Senate documented over 1 million counterfeit chips in safety-critical systems.
Example: Premium olive oil / champagne — EU study: 60–80% of premium products sold as "original" in third countries are fakes or imitations.
Example: Pharmaceutical supply chain with 287 transfer points from production to pharmacy, each point seamlessly, unchangeably and LkSG-compliant documented.
Example: High-quality wristwatch in the resale market, cryptographically secured authenticity certificate, which is inextricably linked to the object and documents every change of ownership.
Example: Brand perfume in online retail, EU study: 6% of all branded products in e-commerce are fakes. Hawk-TEC enables authenticity verification before purchase via smartphone.
Example: High-performance gearbox bearings in industrial plants, counterfeit bearings (SKF/NSK imitations) lead to unplanned production downtimes of up to €500,000/day.
Example: Hip prosthesis implant, EU MDR mandates UDI. Counterfeit implants found on online marketplaces. Hawk-TEC: cryptographic identity chain from manufacturer to surgery.
Example: Hydraulic O-ring in main battle tank NATO study: 30–40% of tested military spare parts from non-certified sources were non-compliant. A single counterfeit O-ring can lead to system failure in the field, costing human lives.
Example: Insulin pen cartridge, EU FMD mandatory since 2019: Serialization and authentication before each dispensing. Counterfeit cancer drugs were found in regular EU pharmacies.
Example: PV module 400 W, EU-subsidized systems with fake modules do not meet performance specifications. Hawk-TEC: cryptographically secured proof of performance from factory to system.
