Imagine inserting the electronics into a product without using a printed circuit board, a module, or even a system-in-package. That’s the promise of in-mold electronics (IME), a technology that has ...

French automotive supplier Valeo has acquired the licence for IMSE (In-Mold Structural Electronics) technology from Finland’s TactoTek. The aim of this collaboration is to improve Valeo’s interior and ...

Example of electronics on a thermoformed substrate by Fraunhofer IVV at K Show 2019. This work in 3D electronics was done with multiple notable partners including Fujikura Kasei and Heraeus. Photo: ...

Smooth, functional surfaces that provide touch sensing, often with backlighting, are becoming increasingly common. Applications range from vehicle interiors and domestic appliances to medical devices ...

Miniaturization and increased functionality are two of the main current trends within 3D electronics, creating opportunities for in-mold electronics (IME) to prove its capabilities as a way to ...

TactoTek, a manufacturer specializing in injection molded structural electronics (IMSE) technology based in Oulu, Finland, announced a collaboration with Dassault Systemes (Paris) to enable users of ...

DuPont accelerated its efforts in the nascent field of structural electronics last week, teaming with a supplier that makes molded parts for automobiles and home appliances. The partnership sets the ...

Other end use-specific and process-specific terms include in-mold electronics, in-mold structural electronics, plastronics, printed electronics and smart surfaces. The IMDA staff often receives calls ...