Pushing the Boundaries of Sustainable Electronics

This white paper highlights the transformative impact of In-Mold Structural Electronics (IMSE®) on sustainability. Highlighting the benefits of IMSE, the paper illustrates how the technology reduces material usage, minimizes waste through additive manufacturing, and streamlines supply chains. The findings are underpinned by a comprehensive life cycle assessment (LCA) of automotive components, demonstrating significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and overall environmental impact.

Key Takeaways:

1. Material Efficiency: IMSE technology integrates electronics directly into smart surfaces, achieving up to 54% weight reduction and up to 90% thickness reduction compared to traditional assemblies.
2. Additive Manufacturing: The IMSE manufacturing process is additive, reducing waste and the use of toxic substances.
3. Simplified Supply Chains: IMSE’s single-piece designs replace multi-part assemblies, drastically simplifying supply chains.
4. Life Cycle Assessment: The white paper includes a detailed LCA of an automotive gear shift indicator panel, revealing a 52% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions when using IMSE over traditional electronics.
5. Circular Economy Initiatives: The paper also explores the role of IMSE in supporting circular economy initiatives.

TactoTek is committed to leading the transition to sustainable smart surfaces by advancing IMSE technology. This white paper is essential reading for those interested in the future of electronics manufacturing and the pivotal role that IMSE will play in achieving global sustainability goals.

Discover more about how TactoTek is pioneering sustainable innovation in electronics by downloading the full white paper.