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IDTechEx Discusses In-Mold Electronics: The Future of Smart Surfaces

IME enables a reduction in weight and material consumption of up to 70% while requiring far fewer parts for the same functionality.

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By: DAVID SAVASTANO

Editor, Ink World Magazine

Surfaces, be they in kitchen appliances, automotive interiors, medical devices, or even furniture, are becoming increasingly smart. Embedded lighting, touch sensitivity, heating, and even haptic feedback enables inanimate and often neglected surfaces into a design feature with seamlessly integrated user controls. But what is the best way to manufacture these smart surfaces? IDTechEx’s new report, “In-Mold Electronics 2023-2033,” aims to answer this question. It analyses the emerging manufactu...

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