Designing IMSE parts for automotive OEMs globally

“TactoTek’s IMSE technology enables the solutions that our customers are asking for and also supports our core company values,” said Hyo-Cheol Lee, VP, Advanced Development at LSAT. “IMSE is cutting-edge technology that supports the design innovation that our customers want while being environmentally-friendly because it uses clean, additive manufacturing processes and significantly reduces plastics use. LSAT already has customer projects for IMSE solutions.”

TactoTek develops, industrialises and licenses IMSE technology that combines printed electronics and electronic components within single piece, seamless 3D injection molded structures. Surface finishes range from plastics to elegant natural materials, including wood. The company packages its technology for licensees in two products, IMSE Designer for IMSE part design, and IMSE Builder for IMSE part mass production, testing and quality assurance. For automotive markets, TactoTek licensees mass produce IMSE parts.

“We are honoured that LSAT has embraced our IMSE Technology,” said Jussi Harvela, TactoTek CEO, “LSAT is well-known for their technology leadership and process excellence, and those attributes support the quality and total cost efficiency that will propel their success with IMSE. Moreover, LSAT’s global manufacturing footprint will make IMSE solutions easily accessible to OEMs in many new markets.”

TactoTek supports IMSE licensees with a hands-on technology transfer process to ensure that licensees are successful with the technology.

“We are very pleased with the rigour of TactoTek’s IMSE technology validation methodologies,” added Kyoung-Choon Kim, LSAT Chief Strategy Officer. “Based on TactoTek’s technology, we believe LS Automotive can lead the HMI new product market and meet proactively the needs of global customers.”