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PolyIC

PolyIC produce capacitive touch sensors based on transparent conductive films, which can be integrated within 3D plastic parts. This update profile is based on a presentation given at the 'Elantas Printed Electronics Day' in October 2021.

Faurecia

Faurecia is a tier 1 automotive supplier, based in France. As the largest supplier of vehicle interiors, it is investing in and developing in-mold electronics (IME) to produce decorative touch-sensitive interfaces with integrated electronics.

Clayens NP

Clayens NP has licensed TactoTek's IMSE technology to produce plastic components with integrated electronics for a wide range of applications.

Kyocera

Kyocera are a licensee of TactoTek's IMSE, which they are developing for automotive interiors and adding haptics to.

Automotive Interior Differentiation is the New Battleground

Automotive OEMs are increasingly using interior features to distinguish between models and from other brands. There are, therefore, extensive opportunities for printed/flexible electronics to add additional functionality to the cockpit while facilitating efficient manufacturing.

Event Summary: IMECON 2021 by AWA Virtual

On 27th May 2021 IDTechEx attended the small virtual IMECON conference organized by Alexander Watson Associates (AWA, conference organizers) which provided an overview of the in-mold electronics (IME) market and updates from IME technology developers, manufacturers and suppliers. This IDTechEx premium article summarises the talks given by selected companies.

TactoTek

TactoTek® is the leading company in developing and commercializing in-mold structural electronics (IMSE®), in which electronic, decorative and mechanical features are combined in a single injection molded component. IDTechEx caught up with Dave Rice, SVP of Marketing and Business Development, to hear about its latest progress.

KYOCERA Licenses TactoTek® Injection Molded Structural Electronics

The global electronic manufacturer is first to design, develop, and produce IMSE parts in Japan

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TactoTek In-Mould Structural Electronics Reduce Greenhouse Gas

TactoTek announced today their achievements towards more sustainable electronics manufacturing. An independent lifecycle analysis by Finnish research institute, VTT, revealed that an electronics part manufactured using IMSE technology results in 35% lower greenhouse gas emissions than a comparable conventional electronics design.

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2020

Smart Cities Market 2021-2041: Energy, Food, Water, Materials, Transportation Forecasts

IDTechEx Report: Dr Peter Harrop, Dr Michael Dent and Dr Richard Collins

3D Electronics 2020-2030: Technologies, Forecasts, Players

IDTechEx Report: Dr Matthew Dyson and Dr Richard Collins

Plastic Electronic

Plastic electronic process offers similar functionality to TactoTek's, despite being based on evaporated rather than printed conductors and not generally requiring injection-molded infil.

Electric, Hybrid and Fuel Cell Buses 2021-2040

IDTechEx Report: Dr David Wyatt and Dr Peter Harrop

Routes to 3D Electronics: Assessment of Technologies and Applications

Metallization of 3D surfaces is a growing field with diverse applications. In this article, we briefly discuss some techniques and applications thereof. More specifically, we discuss and critically benchmark laser direct structuring, aerosol, 3D printed electronics, two-shot molding and In-Mold Electronics.

Conductive Ink Markets 2020-2030: Forecasts, Technologies, Players

IDTechEx Report: Dr Matthew Dyson and Yasuo Yamamoto

TactoTek Co-creates Future Driving Experience with Launch of Origo

The Origo Steering Wheel concept is designed to improve safety by reducing driver distraction with intuitive controls adapted from mobile device user experiences.

Flexible Electronics in Healthcare 2020-2030

IDTechEx Report: Dr Nadia Tsao, James Hayward and Raghu Das

TactoTek and Lightworks Partner for Lighting Innovation for Vehicles

TactoTek and Lightworks GmbH announced their collaboration on in-mold lighting solutions. Together the companies will accelerate the development and use of in-mold lighting for styling and function for vehicle interiors and exteriors.