14 Sep 2018

Electric vehicles are the new material battleground
Electric vehicles are rapidly scaling up in production, but under the surface of this explosive growth there are significant competitions taking place across the supply chain.
20 Aug 2018

The graphene community gathers in California
The graphene community will gather in California on November 14 & 15 to attend the largest business-focused conference and exhibition on Graphene and 2D Materials which takes place in Santa Clara.
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10 Aug 2018

TactoTek expands Americas market presence
Today, TactoTek announced the opening of sales and business development operations in Mexico with representatives in Monterrey and San Luis Potosí, Mexico—hotbeds of electronics design and manufacturing for global market leaders in automotive, home appliances, medical equipment and other markets.
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29 Jun 2018

Novem Integrates TactoTek® Injection Molded Structural Electronics
Today TactoTek® and Novem announced that they have executed a multi-year agreement to develop solutions integrating IMSE electronics into premium interior trim products. The resulting solutions are single piece, electronically active trim elements for luxury vehicles.
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25 May 2018

TactoTek® injection molded structural electronics automotive certified
TactoTek® announced that one of its IMSE designs has passed an automotive OEM's test requirements for interior use in its vehicles.
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11 Apr 2018

TactoTek™ advances injection molded structural electronics
Today TactoTek™ announced its IMSE Partner program for producers of materials, electronic components, equipment, and design tools used in IMSE solution design and production.
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23 Mar 2018

TactoTek Speeds IMSE Production with Essemtec Multifunctional SMD
Today TactoTek™ announced that it is now using an Essemtec multi-functional pick-and-place system, The Paraquda, for IMSE production. The Paraquda combines three different production steps within one machine platform: solder paste jetting and/or glue jetting and SMD assembly.
16 Feb 2018

Injection molded structural electronics, TactoTek Secures $23 Million
Today TactoTek announced that it has closed $23 million in funding. TactoTek IMSE solutions transform how electronics are designed and produced for diverse markets, including automotive, appliances, and wearable/IoT solutions. Light, thin, and durable, IMSE solutions bring electronic functions to stylish cosmetic surfaces and also for unconventional locations and uses.
19 Jan 2018

The biocomposite market cannot grow fast enough
Fibre reinforced polymers (FRPs) are predominantly made of synthetic fibres, such as glass or carbon, and a petrochemically sourced thermosetting resin or thermoplastic matrix. However, natural fibres and resins are on the rise because of their beneficial properties, competitive cost, legislative drivers, and consumer preferences.
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4 Jan 2018

TactoTek collaborates with Dassault Systèmes
TactoTek® announced that it is collaborating with Dassault Systèmes to enable users of the 3DEXPERIENCE platform to digitally experiment with TactoTek IMSE parts.
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15 Nov 2017

TactoTek® and Quin GmbH partner
TactoTek® and Quin GmbH Partner to create luxury natural wood trim with integrated touch and lighting functions for car interiors, injection molded structural electronics turn exotic wood veneers into functional smart surfaces.
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3 Nov 2017

TactoTek to supply injection molded structural electronics solution
Suunto announced that TactoTek has been awarded the mass production contract for the Suunto Movesense Smart connector, an Injection Molded Structural Electronics solution that is part of the Suunto Movesense platform. TactoTek will manufacture the Smart connector in its Oulu, Finland factory.
25 Oct 2017

More Money Raised for Printed and Organic Electronics: The Rationale
Excitement is building in the printed and organic electronics sector as demand grows and investors focus in on the opportunities.
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12 Jul 2017

Growing demand drives TactoTek expansion
TactoTek announced the opening of its new manufacturing and corporate headquarters facilities in Oulu, Finland, initiating a new phase of company growth.
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21 Jun 2017

Collaboration to support growing in-mold electronics market
DuPont Electronics and Communications and TactoTek has announced they are collaborating to meet the growing demand for IME solutions.
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22 Feb 2017

Faurecia Ventures investment pushes TactoTek funding over 20 Million
TactoTek, a leader in injection molded structural electronics solutions, has announced that its funding has grown to over 20 million USD.
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10 Feb 2017

Canatu demonstrates innovative door control solution
n 2016 Canatu was selected to participate in the STARTUP AUTOBAHN program. The founders of STARTUP AUTOBAHN - Daimler, Plug and Play, the University of Stuttgart, and ARENA2036 - believe in disruptive thinking, and the sharing of ideas, technology, and connections to help startups thrive faster.
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5 Jan 2017

Canatu's new strategy focuses on free form touch solutions
Canatu, the leading manufacturer of 3D formable and bendable transparent conductive films and touch sensors, has repointed its direction and revised its product offering. Canatu has also refined its company strategy.
5 Oct 2016

Faurecia invests in Canatu
Canatu and Faurecia, a global automotive interior system manufacturer, have deepened ties.