TactoTek Oy applauded by Frost & Sullivan for improving industrial resource utilization and reducing energy consumption with its in-mold structural electronics solution

The Structural Electronics-In-Mold (IMSE®) solution wraps electronics in plastic, conforms to the often complex shapes of the electronics it protects, fits the space in the larger product and presents the required aesthetic appearance of the finished product.

SAN ANTONIO, December 1, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Frost & Sullivan recently analyzed the European structural electronics industry and recognizes TactoTek® with the 2021 European Structural Electronics New Products Innovation Award. The solution envelops electronics in plastic, conforms to their complex shapes, adapts to the space they contain and presents the appearance aesthetics required of the finished product. The IMSE® solution reduces the consumption of materials and energy to improve the sustainability of industrial resources. The structural electronics solution encapsulates and integrates standard electronic components and printed electronic components in 3D injected molded plastics to create intelligent molded structures. IMSE parts are as durable as the plastic resins used to make them, such as polycarbonate, TPU and others, and can conform to the intricate shapes of vehicle interiors, countertop devices and other cases. use. The solution is designed to meet specific electrical structure, performance and visual quality requirements.

TactoTek’s IMSE solution reduces material and energy consumption, allowing it to meet more stringent European Union regulations for better use of industrial resources. With minimal waste streams and clean additive processes, the structural solution is more environmentally friendly than conventional electronics. The structural parts also:

• Reduce the use of plastics by up to 70% and greenhouse gas emissions by up to 35%. The cumulative effect of reducing the amount of materials, value and mass of parts further reduces the environmental impact of upstream and downstream logistics.

• Use stimulation processes to reduce the number of prototypes required to prepare an IMSE part, thus making it ready for mass production.

• Integrate structural, cosmetic and electronic functions in one seamless part to reduce the number of manufacturing tools required by up to 90% compared to traditional electronic manufacturing.

Mike Valenti, an industry analyst, says, “TactoTek IMSE structures are thin, typically with a wall thickness of 2mm to 4mm, and can conform to complex shapes and, thus, can provide electronic functionality in difficult or prohibitive places for conventional electronics. electronic surfaces and functions such as lighting, touch controls and antennas, in the thin wall thickness, reducing assembly depth by up to 90% and facilitating integration of electronic functions in tight spaces . It also reduces weight by up to 70%, in turn reducing automotive fuel consumption. “

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The IMSE solution also offers great reliability, high performance value, and exceptional customer service and shopping experiences. Its one-piece construction reduces the number of tools, suppliers, sources and parts inventory, streamlining supply chains and supporting a competitive economy.

Valenti explains, “IMSE technology efficiently converts individual thin films, adhesives and electronic parts into a single piece that is lightweight, durable and offers a lower total cost of ownership while giving engineers greater design freedom.

TactoTek Oy recently demonstrated the reduction of the environmental impact of its IMSE structures. Its strong performance earned it the 2021 Frost & Sullivan Award for European New Product Innovation in Structural Electronics.

Each year, Frost & Sullivan presents this award to the company that has developed an innovative element in a product using advanced technologies. The award recognizes the product’s value-added features / benefits and the increased return on investment (ROI) it provides to customers, which in turn increases customer acquisition and the overall potential for market penetration.

The Frost & Sullivan Best Practices Awards recognize companies in various regional and global markets for demonstrating outstanding achievement and superior performance in leadership, technological innovation, customer service and strategic product development. Industry analysts compare market players and measure performance through in-depth interviews, analysis and secondary research to identify best practices in the industry.

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About TactoTek Oy

TactoTek is the leading provider of Injection Molded Structural Electronics (IMSE®) solutions that integrate printed circuit boards and electronic components into 3D injection molded plastics. Major IMSE use cases include human-machine interfaces (HMIs), connectivity, and electronics-style features for automotive, smart home, home appliances, and other markets. TactoTek develops and industrializes IMSE technology, creates IMSE prototypes ready for mass production, and licenses IMSE technology for third party IMSE part design and global mass production.

TactoTek is funded by international finance and industry leaders committed to advancing technology solutions that benefit consumers and the environment. TactoTek investors include 3M Ventures, Repsol Energy Ventures, Faurecia Ventures, Conor Venture Partners, Voima Ventures, Nordic Option Oy, Nidoco AB and Cornes Technologies Limited. For more information, please visit www.tactotek.com.

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