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In-Mold Electronics: Design, Material, and Process Innovation Opportunities

The electronic circuitry and functionality are part of the 3D-shaped structure itself.

In mold (or mould) electronics (IME) promises to enable high-volume production of structural electronics where the electronic circuitry and functionality are part of the 3D-shaped structure itself. This will save weight and space and will enable new elegant designs.   IME is not exactly a new process or technology. In fact, in many ways, it is an evolution of the well-established IMD, or in mold decoration, in which molding (or other ways of 3D forming) are combined with graphic printing. The ...

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