Oulu, Finland and Tui, Galicia, Spain – 22nd May 2024 – Valver, a leading industrial decoration supplier to automotive, two-wheeler, and industrial OEMs has licensed in-mold structural electronics (IMSE®) technology from Finnish smart surface technology pioneer, TactoTek®. Valver will manufacture IMSE parts for OEMs, brands, and Tiers in Spain.
With over 35 years in the industrial decoration marketplace, Valver has built a reputation for quality and innovation. Valver is licensing TactoTek’s IMSE technology to expand its reach into smart surface solutions. IMSE integrates printed electronics and electronic components within 3D-shaped injection molded parts.
“Our customers are seeking the next evolution of industrial decoration technology—adding electronic functions to create smart surfaces,” noted Carlos Valcarce de Ponte, Owner and General Manager of Valver, “TactoTek’s IMSE is the clear choice—they have proven the manufacturability of IMSE technology and validated IMSE parts in demanding use conditions, so we and our customers can adopt IMSE technology with confidence. We are enthusiastic about initiating the technology transfer process.”
TactoTek IMSE licensing includes rights to use TactoTek intellectual property and comprehensive technology transfer and training programs. TactoTek is creating licensee relationships to provide OEMs, brands, and Tiers with a supply chain that matches their needs, globally.
According to TactoTek SVP of Consulting and Services, Marko Suo-Anttila, “Valver’s printing and thermoforming expertise, coupled with TactoTek’s IMSE technology, positions Valver as an attractive supplier in the high growth smart surface market. Valver adds expertise and reach in market segments for which IMSE technology is a natural match and adds a trusted supplier to our licensee ecosystem.”
About TactoTek
TactoTek, Oy (Oulu, Finland), is the world leader in developing and licensing injection-molded structural electronics (IMSE®) technologies. Automotive, aviation, connected home, industrial control and medical brands use TactoTek innovations to create next-generation user experiences that are compelling, differentiated, and more sustainable. Designers use TactoTek IP to integrate circuits and components directly into plastic parts, transforming conventional structures into smart interactive surfaces. TactoTek licenses its intellectual property, including 250 patents and critical know-how developed over a decade of intensive R&D and quality testing, to global manufacturers who use reliable, standardized manufacturing processes to produce curved-shape and conformal electronics. Learn more at www.tactotek.com.
About Valver
Valver Group, (Tui, Spain) cumulates 38 years of experience in the decoration field, serving different markets, in the new mobility ecosystem (Automotive, two & three wheelers) and many other industries. With this license from TactoTek, Valver will provide customers with competitive, reliable products, integrating technologies & know-how. Valver continues at the forefront of technology, being a source of decorated parts in line with the new and future market needs.
Valver One name … All Technologies.
www.valvergroup.com
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TactoTek
Karthikesh Raju
SVP Product Management and Marketing
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Marta Diaz
Finance&Compliance Manager
