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DuraTech’s IME: Dependability Through 4 Quality Tests
“Just how robust is your IME process?”We hear this question with increasing frequency. It’s a valid query. In-mold electronics (IME) technology is growing rapidly due to the attributes it offers engineers in designing 3D, smooth, decorative and easily cleaned surfaces with integrated capacitive touch, lighting, haptic feedback and antennas. IME also offers advantages in the reduction of… May 21, 2024
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Enhance Your Home with Capacitive Touch Technology
What is capacitive touch?Capacitive touch, commonly known as cap touch, is a feature of in-mold structural electronics (IMSE) that is used in touchscreens and other touch-sensitive surfaces. At its core, capacitive touch relies on the electrical properties of the human body to detect and respond to a user’s touch. This technology is gaining immense popularity, particularly among… March 7, 2024
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What You Need to Make Your Smart Products Attract Attention
In the ever-evolving environment of technology and innovation, those in the functional electronics industry are confronted with the need to not only keep pace but to stand out among competition. As we dive into the world of in-mold structural electronics (IMSE®), also referred to as in-mold electronics (IME), it is clear that improving the customer experience… February 20, 2024
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The Future is Here With In-Mold Electronics
Imagine creating products that offer consumers increased simplicity, enhanced performance and jaw-dropping beauty – and doing so with cheaper production costs and less waste – making it more environmentally friendly. Not possible, you say? Think again. Think: “In-mold electronics (IME),” a promising technology that has numerous industries beginning to sit up and take notice. While… May 12, 2020
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An Engineer’s Perspective of Incorporating In-Mold Electronics (IME)
We’ve all heard the saying: “Think outside the box.” Simply put, thinking outside the box means you are willing to consider different methods and solutions to reach your outcome. But why should we do it? Just think of how the world would look if we continued using the same tried and true processes. There would… April 27, 2020
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New Polycarbonate Film Forms Innovative In-Mold Electronics Component
DuraTech’s Rob King shares how Covestro’s new polycarbonate film was successfully used for one of our in-mold electronics (IME) component in this June 3, 2019 press release from Covestro. In summary “Covestro is introducing a new formable, textured polycarbonate film called Makrofol SR906 7-2 that is capped with an acrylic layer to offer high scratch… June 5, 2019