InMold Structural Electronics Workshop 2023

The panelists include:

Antti Keränen, CTO of Tactotek focusing on status of IME process and roadblocks to commercialization

Dirk Pophusen from Covestro focusing on status, challenges, and open questions for IME substrates [film aspects]

Marius Nolte Covestro focusing on status, challenges, and open questions for IME substrates [resin aspects]

Rahul Raut from MacDermid focusing on Ink portfolio challenges and status for complex IME products

Robert Boks from Panacol-Elosol GmbH focusing on status and challenges of component attached in IME environment and on 3D shapes

Hans-Peter Erfurt from Proell GmbH covering "From Insert Molding to InMold Electronics: Challenges & Opportunities"

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During the last years more and more attention is given to so called injection molded electronic (IME) components. It saves weight, decreases the number of parts, contributes to the automotive interior lighting trend and even has a much lower CO2 footprint.
The whole production process starts with a foil onto which components must be electrically contacted by conductive adhesives. Soldering is no option as the melting temperature of solder paste conflicts with the temperature resistance of for example PC or PMMA foils. This is where adhesive technology comes into the game; low temperature curing is the right track – flexible electrically conductive materials are nice to have and curing speed is relevant as injection molding is one of the following steps in the production process.
Having over 10 years of experience on adhesive development for this industry, I am excited that Techblick offers a platform for learning and discussions. I see this as a great step towards their live event “the future of electronics” in Berlin later this year.

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- Choosing the appropriate black between carbon-free & carbon-containing blacks
- Non-conductive black and silver shades for functional panels and displays
- Strategies to choose the most suitable layer construction in IME
- Advantages of screen printing versus other printing techniques
- Highly resistant, tactile protective screen printing lacquers for first surface decoration
- Second surface ink layer combinations, with optimized climate & hydrolyses resistance and improved interlayer cohesion

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Participate in a round-robin speed dating session, where you'll engage in 6-minute one-on-one video conversations with another randmoly-assigned attendee before moving on to the next person. This effective approach allows you to meet potential partners and establish lasting relationships, all in a short span of time

RISE Research Institutes of Sweden develops a broad range of printed electronic components and systems on flexible substrates, most often by solely using screen printing for the deposition of the materials. Electrochromic displays, organic electrochemical transistors and sensors are all examples of components in which improved performance and high manufacturing yield recently have been demonstrated, thereby allowing for further utilization within flexible electronics upon system integration. The presentation provides an overview of this development: device architectures, materials, screen printing processes, system integration, device characterization and application areas.

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Curated by Mr. Fernando Zicarelli, this distinguished panel brings together world-class experts in screen printing for an interactive and insightful discussion.

The panelists bring a combined industry experience of more than 100 years. They include:

Ron Hayden from RH Solutions LLC with a focus on Screen Printing and Auxiliary Equipment

David Eisenbeiss from Kissel + Wolf Group with a focus on emulsion Technology, including the latest Laser Imaging developments

Fernando Zicarelli from Fernando's Consulting (formerly at Asada Mesh) with a focus on Mesh Technology and Tooling

Erika Rebrosova from Sun Chemical with a focus on functional ink technology

Julie Ferrigno from e2ip focusing on on applications for fineline screen printing

A review of the different materials meshes being used in the Screen Printing Industry from synthetic to metallic. Fernando will give us his opinion on their capabilities and his own experiences using them.

Erika will discuss the state-of-art status of functional inks for electronics manufacturing, with the focus on key benefits and challenges for electronic materials. The emerging printed electronics applications, for example transparent electronics, printed sensors, wearables for wellness and healthcare, and 3D formable and stretchable circuits, are presenting opportunities for ink technology innovation. The talk will summarize the most recent advances in inks for these emerging applications in electronics.

This podcast segment covers various levels of automated ATMA and SPS screen printing machines, auxiliary equipment, and options specifically designed for printed electronics and a wide range of high-end functional applications. Here I will highlight automated machines/ equipment for R&D Labs (academic and new product developments), Pilot Lines, and Production Lines. Some of these screen printing machines will feature High Precision Fully Automatic CCD Camera Registration for Flatbed Presses and Roll to Roll Screen Printing Lines. With integrating CCD Cameras and Auto-Alignment technology print accuracy is ≤ 20 microns. Lastly, I will introduce the latest new four-post SPS ASTRON QX series Cylinder Press which is fully servo driven and equipped with CCD camera image registration.

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Fine conductive lines are an indispensable element in the production of electronic devices, and their versatility makes them valuable in a variety of applications. This presentation will explore the various applications that leverage the use of fine conductive lines in the printing industry. Specifically, the discussion will focus on potential applications, such as 5G Smart Surfaces, printed heaters, and capacitive touch technology.

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Participate in a round-robin speed dating session, where you'll engage in 6-minute one-on-one video conversations with another randmoly-assigned attendee before moving on to the next person. This effective approach allows you to meet potential partners and establish lasting relationships, all in a short span of time